A CITY IN THE HEART OF ANATOLIA: AKSARAY

First of all, Aksaray, which was named Archelais, which means the city of Archeleos, the king of Cappadocia, and gained its current name with the arrival of the Turks in Anatolia. was one of the important centers of the historical Silk Road in its time. Today, Aksaray is a crossroads located in the heart of Anatolia and a favorite tourism center with its world-famous Ihlara Valley, Eğri Minaret, old stone houses, healing Ziga Hot Springs, imposing Hasan Mountain, natural beauty and rich cuisine.

As well as traditional Aksaray hotels built with local architecture. In the city, which has a great tourism potential in every season of the year, Aksaray hotel prices offers you different alternatives with options suitable for every budget.

WHAT TO DO IN AKSARAY

The first place you should see in Aksaray is the famous Ihlara Valley, which stretches for 14 km in a 100-200 meters canyon together with the Melendiz Stream. Many churches carved into the rocks on the steep slopes of the valley, which seem to have emerged from a fairy tale, are waiting for their visitors.

These churches have been used by monks for both worship and hiding since the 9th century. 14 of these churches are still standing today. Likewise, the Manastır Valley, 50 km away from Aksaray, is considered to be the largest monastery in the Cappadocia Selime Cathedral and fairy chimneys, which were used as a defense place of the Seljuks against Mongolian invasions, are worth seeing.

Another important symbol structure of Aksaray, which you should definitely see, is the Seljuk Sultan, which draws attention with its similarity with the famous Pisa Tower of Italy. 1. It is the Eğri Minaret built by Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev in the 13th century. The inclination of the minaret is due to the inclination towards the river and the slippery ground, especially the opposite direction.

Apart from these; Acemhöyük, one of the largest mounds of Anatolia, the Sümbüllü Church, whose monasteries are carved into the rock, the stone houses of Güzelyurt, where the Turks in Greece came and settled during the exchange period and are mostly used as boutique hotels today, Zinciriye which was built by Karamanoğulları İbrahim Bey Its madrasah, the Nora Antique City located at the foot of the magnificent Hasan Mountain and the 3-storey Saratlı Kırkgöz Underground City, which is an open-air museum from the Byzantine period, are the important places to see in Aksaray. Of course, one of Turkey's most important mountaineering center, you'll find four seasons at the top of the snow, Mount Hasan has become the symbol of Aksaray awaits you in all its glory.

Aksaray, famous Taspinar the carpet, saddle cart, Morphou Tile and can take Pottery or Fumigant; You can have a special feast for yourself with local flavors such as Okra Soup, Squeezing, Aksaray Pan, Papara and Katmer. At the end of the day, you can take a break at the healing Ziga Hot Springs, which are protected by the Council of Ministers, and put a peaceful spot in the day.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- You can see Ihlara Valley and Monastery Valley, Selime Cathedral and fairy chimneys, along the meandering Melendiz Stream, Visit Saratlı Underground City. Every step you take and every piece of land you step on will tell you the fabulous history of Anatolia.

- Be sure to visit Eğri Minaret, which attracts attention with its resemblance to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Witness the genius of the architect who built this minaret. 

- To the summit of Mount Hasan quit. If you are interested in mountaineering, be prepared for an experience you will never forget. Perhaps, you play a snowball on the snowy hills of Mount Hasan, which is like the hair of Mount Hasan, which does not decrease for all four seasons. Then do not forget to enjoy the magnificent view.

- Traditional Okra Soup, especially Be sure to taste the flavors.

- Be sure to buy from Taşpınar Carpets. You will have received a very valuable and special gift for yourself.

- Healing Ziga Spas Give yourself a health break in the waters of 47 degrees.