Destination

Andabalis, Eski Andaval

Andabalis is a historical settlement that served as an important station in the late antique period. Its Byzantine church is dedicated to Helena, the mother of Constantine.

Highlights

  • Tarih
  • Kültürel miras
  • Arkeoloji

Good for

  • Tarih meraklıları
  • Aileler

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Tarihi kaynaklarda adı Andavilis, Adda­ualis, Ambavalis olarak geçen yerleşim Geç antik dönemde, İstanbul’dan Kilikya Pylaisi’ne giden yol üzerinde bir istasyon görevi üstlenmiştir. Niğde İli’nin 8 km. ku­zeydoğusunda, merkez ilçeye bağlı Aktaş köyü yakınında ve bugünkü Yeniköy (Yeni Mahalle)’de bulunan Bizans dönemine ait kilise ilk olarak W.J.HAMİLTON’ un 1842 yılında basılan seyahatnamesinde kısaca anlatılmaktadır.

Location and surroundings

Andabalis, Eski Andaval sits within Niğde (merkez), Niğde. The toroti catalogue holds 46 described stops across Niğde, 31 of them in Niğde (merkez).

The nearest stop is Gümüşler Manastiri, 3.6 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Adana route passes 190 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Andabalis, Eski Andaval?
Andabalis is a historical settlement that served as an important station in the late antique period. Its Byzantine church is dedicated to Helena, the mother of Constantine.
Where is Andabalis, Eski Andaval?
Andabalis, Eski Andaval is in Niğde (merkez), Niğde.
How long does it take to visit Andabalis, Eski Andaval?
The suggested visit time for Andabalis, Eski Andaval is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Andabalis, Eski Andaval?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Andabalis, Eski Andaval; the closest are Gümüşler Manastiri, Yeşil Burç Kilise Cami, Murat Paşa Cami.
Is Andabalis, Eski Andaval on the way anywhere, and which route?
Andabalis, Eski Andaval lies 190 m from the Ankara – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.