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The Top 19 Attractions in Aksaray

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Aksaray. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Aksaray is a region where 19

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Kirkdamaltı Church (St. George's Church)

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This cave church is located in the Ihlara Valley a bit off and about 30 meters up the trail.

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Ihlara Valley

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A deeply cut gorge in Capadocia with many old Christian churches hewn in the field,

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Snake Church

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Very nicely preserved cave church in the Ihlara Gorge

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Wooden Log Bridge

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Of course there are also real bridges over the creek.

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Main Entrance to Ihlara Valley

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After paying the entrance fee, you go down the steps into the valley. You can stock up on drinking water at the kiosks in the car park. The entrance fee …

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Rustic Wooden Bridge Over the Stream

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There are various bridge structures across the river along the entire route, making it easy to cross between the banks.

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Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

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A nice cafe in the gorge. Especially nice the open seating on the lake.

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Selime Monastery – Church of the Virgin Mary

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Just before the paid Selime Museum. Very impressive dwellings, stables, churches

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Ancient Cave Dwellings in Ihlara Valley

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As soon as you have left the tourist-crowded section to Belisirma, a wide, impressive valley opens up with cave dwellings and chapels that can be explored

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Ihlara Valley: Secluded Section and Selime Monastery

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While the section of the Ihlara Gorge is very well visited, you are largely alone here. The path leads along the river through meadows and along the rocks, but largely …

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The Top 19 Attractions in Aksaray

Kirkdamaltı Church (St. George's Church)

Ihlara Valley

Snake Church

Wooden Log Bridge

Main Entrance to Ihlara Valley

Rustic Wooden Bridge Over the Stream

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

Selime Monastery – Church of the Virgin Mary

Ancient Cave Dwellings in Ihlara Valley

Ihlara Valley: Secluded Section and Selime Monastery

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