Selime Cathedral

Selime Cathedral, at the northern end of Ihlara Valley, is one of Cappadocia’s notable monumental complexes, with its two-storey rock-cut structure, church and monastic spaces, and surrounding fairy chimneys. The official source describes it as the region’s largest cathedral structure and dates it to between the 8th and 11th centuries.

AksarayCentral AnatoliaRock-Cut 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 monastic architecture

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereFrom central Aksaray, Selime Town in Güzelyurt district is reached by road; the official source states a distance of approximately 25 km from the city centre.

◎Route TypeFaith and Cultural Tourism · Rock-Cut 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 / Hasan Dağı 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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