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Structures hidden within the valleyWelcome.
In Aksaray, the rock structures around Ihlara Valley and the caravansaray heritage of Sultanhani offer different travel titles. You can also expand the valley trip by adding the Selime environment. Set aside time for areas that include hiking and on-board routes.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Aksaray · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Ihlara Vadisi
Ihlara Valley, considered among the largest canyons in the world, has been an important religious center since the founding years of Christianity.Read the official guide
Sultanhan
Sultanhan Aksaray's Sultanhan is in the town of Sultanhanı. The Khan was built in 1229 by the Sultan of Anatolia Seljuk I Alaeddin Keykubad. In 1278, the Sultan of Anatolia Seljuk...Read the official guide
Selime Katedrali
Selime Cathedral is located in Güzelyurt district of Aksaray. The cathedral, which looks impressive with its churches, caravan road and peribacas around it, is also...Read the official guide
Acemhöyük
Acemhöyük is known as the most popular mining production center of Anatolia 4,000 years ago. The famous name mentioned in Akkad and Hittite inscriptions...Read the official guide
Ağaçaltı Kilisesi
The Church of the Underwood (Daniel Pantonassa) is planned for a free cross. The central venue is covered with a high-knuckle dome, with the cross arms covered with cradle vault....Read the official guide
Aksaray Müzesi
The first museum activities in Aksaray, the entrance gate of the Cappadocia region, began in 1969 at Medresesi to the historic Chain located in the city center. 2006...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Aksaray in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Aksaray · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationAksaray food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Aksaray cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Aksaray · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Aksaray Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Central Anatolia / Other stories.
Central AnatoliaAnkara
Republic and Anatolian heritage
Central AnatoliaÇankırı
Rock salt and mountain air
Central AnatoliaEskişehir
From historic neighborhoods to the river bank
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.