Guzelyurt Travel Guide

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One of the most unexpected surprises in Cappadocia is the wonderful rock-cut monastery in Selime, at the end of Ihlara valley, 28 km from Aksarai. Selime was home to Hittite, Assyrian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Danişment, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. One of the most important aspects of Selime fortress-monastery was that many leading clergymen were educated there. The military headquarters of the region was also located there. While the monastery is dated to 8th and 9th centuries, the frescoes in the structure date back to late 10th and early 11th centuries. The depictions include Ascension, Annunciation and Mother Mary. #cuture
One of the most unexpected surprises in Cappadocia is the wonderful rock-cut monastery in Selime, at the end of Ihlara valley, 28 km from Aksarai. Selime was home to Hittite, Assyrian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Danişment, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. One of the most important aspects of Selime fortress-monastery was that many leading clergymen were educated there. The military headquarters of the region was also located there. While the monastery is dated to 8th and 9th centuries, the frescoes in the structure date back to late 10th and early 11th centuries. The depictions include Ascension, Annunciation and Mother Mary. #cuture
A 3km hike 👟 through this stunning valley offers ⛰caves, 💧a beautiful river, 🥘picnic huts & plenty more wonderful nature 🌲
Hidden churches in rocks
seems this view was used in the original Star Wars movie
Kapadokya Ihlara Konakları Antik Gelveri Konağı

Kapadokya Ihlara Konakları Antik Gelveri Konağı

Yukari Mh Akrapol Sk No 14 Guzelyurt Guzelyurt
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guzelyurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Guzelyurt Valley Monastery and Red ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
Far from Cappadocia activists
It’s a medium class hotel ( built from stones) located about 100 km from Gorome so it’s difficult to enjoying watching the hot balloons on the early morning and all other activities , the breakfast was good .

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Kapadokya Ihlara Konakları Antik Gelveri Konağı
Cappadocia Ihlara Mansions & Caves

Cappadocia Ihlara Mansions & Caves

Guzelyurt Cappadocia Guzelyurt Aksaray
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Guzelyurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Guzelyurt Valley Monastery and Red Church ...
7.8/10 Good! (98 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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Cappadocia Ihlara Mansions & Caves
Continent Hotel Kapadokus Thermal

Continent Hotel Kapadokus Thermal

Yaprak Hisar Guzelyurt Aksaray
Stay at this hotel in Guzelyurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Selime Fairy Chimneys and Ihlara Valley are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
Hersey çok güzeldi

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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newlifecappadocia

newlifecappadocia

Damat Ibrahim Paşa Bulvarı Nevşehir Nevşehir
Stay at this aparthotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uchisar Castle and Love Valley are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Kahvaltı menüsü taze ve çeşitlilik yeterliydi biten ya da eksilen her şeyi hemen tamamlıyorlardı gayet memnun kaldık odalar temiz ve konforluydu özel bir park yeri yok ancak sokak müsait çalışanlar gayet sıcakkanlı ve yardımseverlerdi

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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Loft Palace Suit

Loft Palace Suit

Ali Dirikoç Blv. 71 Nevsehir Nevsehir
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uchisar Castle and Love Valley ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Poor service! They provided a bed cover type blanket which was so thin to protect us against the cold. And the heating system didn't work either. We froze to death!

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

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Gold Rezidanas

Gold Rezidanas

Ali Dirikoc Bulvari No72 Nevsehir Merkez
Stay at this aparthotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uchisar Castle and Love Valley are located ...
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Popular places to visit

Ihlara Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ihlara Valley during your travels in Guzelyurt. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Ihlara Valley

Guzelyurt Valley Monastery

You can learn about the history of Guzelyurt with a stop at Guzelyurt Valley Monastery. Discover the area's festivals and temples.

Guzelyurt Valley Monastery

Selime Cathedral

After visiting Selime Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guzelyurt. Discover the area's festivals and temples.

Selime Cathedral

Red Church

Red Church is just one of the places to see in Guzelyurt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's festivals and temples.

Red Church

Sivisli Church

After visiting Sivisli Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guzelyurt. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

Sivisli Church

Selime Fairy Chimneys

Selime Fairy Chimneys is just one of the places to see in Guzelyurt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Selime Fairy Chimneys

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Aksaray

seems this view was used in the original Star Wars movie

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