Historical Sites
Historic buildings and monuments that illuminate the past.
Historical Sites guide
This category includes 2,058 published Historical Sites places with location, transport and practical visit details.
Sümbüllü Church (Hyacinth Church)
This two-story rock-cut church, carved into the left slope of Ihlara Valley, takes its name …
Monastery Valley
Monastery Valley, stretching through the Güzelyurt district of Aksaray, is a unique historic…
Kırkdamaltı Church
Rising within the borders of Belisırma Village in Ihlara Valley, Kırkdamaltı Church stands o…
Ağaçaltı Church (Daniel Pantonassa Church)
A rock-cut Byzantine church with a free cross plan at the beginning of the stairs descending…
Saint Mercurius Underground City
Located in Saratlı town, Gülağaç district of Aksaray, Saint Mercurius Underground City is a …
Çanlı Church
Rising on a desolate hill 17 km from Aksaray, northeast of Akhisar village, Çanlı Church is …
Aksaray Museum
Aksaray Museum showcases the rich history of Central Anatolia with over 15,000 artifacts spa…
Bezirhane
Bezirhane, hidden within the Ihlara Valley in Belisırma Village, Aksaray, is an original sin…
Aşıklı Höyük
Aşıklı Höyük, located near Kızılkaya Village in Aksaray's Gülağaç district, is the oldest kn…
Güzelyurt / Gelveri Houses
The stone houses in Güzelyurt district of Aksaray, historically known as Gelveri, carry cent…
Yılanlı Church (Snake Church)
Hidden deep within the Ihlara Valley, Yılanlı Kilise (Snake Church) is a unique Byzantine st…
Acemhöyük
Located 18 km northwest of Aksaray, in the town of Yeşilova, Acemhöyük is one of Anatolia's …
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