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Aksaray
Aksaray is a center in the Cappadocia region. The province has many things to
show in addition to wonderful surroundings. There are important historical
buildings from Seljuk times, mostly from the 14th century, such as the Ulu
Mosque and the Kizil (Egri) Minaret. The brickwork of the Kizil Minaret is
elaborate. The Sultanhan caravanserai built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin
Keykubat is well-preserved and the Agzikarahan Caravanserai is the second most
important and famous monument from the Seljuk period. Aksaray possesses the most
frequently visited regions of Cappadocia, displaying natural beauties mingled
with the pages of history. Viransehir (Nora), which was the military center of
the Byzantines and the Romans because of its strategic position, carries
historical remains from Roman and Byzantine times. Ihlara is a 14 km-long
fascinating canyon, formed by the Melendiz River. In this valley can be found
Byzantine rock chapels cut into the canyon walls and decorated with frescoes. Of
these chapels the Agacalti (Daniel) Church, the Yilanli (Apocalypse) Church, the
Sumbullu (Hyacinth) Church, the Purenliseki Church, and St. Georges Church are
the most interesting. In the Guzelyurt valley, there are dwellings from the
prehistoric periods and they are in an underground city form. In addition to
these there are chapels and buildings carved into the rock. The Manastir valley,
and the Sivisli Church, one of the most interesting churches in the area, are
the other attractive places. Near these sites, you will also find guest houses,
restaurants and good hotels.
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