Selime Cathedral

Located at the northern end of Ihlara Valley, Selime Cathedral is one of Cappadocia’s remarkable monumental complexes, featuring a two-storey rock-cut structure, church and monastery spaces, and surrounding fairy chimneys. Official sources describe it as the region’s largest cathedral structure and date it to between the 8th and 11th centuries.

AksarayCentral AnatoliaRock Monastery and Church

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Selime Cathedral?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Multi-room rock-cut complex

02Location at the endpoint of Ihlara Valley

03Byzantine-period church and monastery architecture

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereSelime Town, in Güzelyurt district, can be reached by road from Aksaray city centre; official sources indicate that it is approximately 25 km from the city centre.

◎Route TypeFaith and Cultural Tourism · Rock Monastery and Church

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LocationSelime / Güzelyurt / Aksaray

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Selime Cathedral with Ihlara Valley / Mount Hasan in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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