Church
Mosque (Saint Gregorius Church) (Güzelyurt): It is in
Güzelyurt province center reflecting the pieces of art of
Chirstianity period , and has a great importance for Orthodox
society. It is constructed in 385 A. D. inspired from the shape
of the close cross. The church which is modified with various
additions and repairs, then turned into a mosque with converting
its bell tower into a minaret.
Saint Anargiros Church (Güzelyurt): It is in the
Güzelyurt province center. Closed cross planned church, was
constructed with fully engraving into rock including its domes
and columns. Church was finally repaired in 1884. It is
understood from the date 1887 on its dome that it was
constructed three years after repair of the frescos. There are
people who coming for pilgrimage from Vatican city today. On
November,1 which is the religious day of Saint Anargiros,
patients are praying till to morning with organizing a great
ceremony in the church.
Saint Georges Church (Kırkdamaltı Church, Belisırma): It
is the highest church in the region, and thought to be
constructed in between 1283 and 1295. An inscription encircle
all over the church. All subjects narrated in the Holy Bible and
a picture of Seljuk Sultan, 2nd Mesud are depicted on the fresco
of the church.
Selime Cathedral (Selime): There are two lined columns
within the cathedral, which is on a high place engraved into
rocks. These columns are separating cathedral into three landing
stairs.
Castle Monastery Church (Selime): It is one of the
biggest religious organizations in Cappadocia. Monastery is
dating between 8th and 14th century or 10th century, and figured
frescos within the church are dating between the end of 10th and
beginning of 11th century. There are illustrations such as the
depiction of Jesus Christ rising to the sky, Herald and Virgin
Mary.
Yüksek Church (Center): The church, which is also known
as monastery , is a stone masonry on steep rocks. It is about
three kilometers away from city center.
Kızıl Church (Sivrihisar): It took the name Kızıl Church
as it is made up of red cut stone. Church is dated back to
5th-6th century.
Sivişli Church (Güzelyurt): This is a rock engraved church
within the borough. Portraits of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary in
the middle and Apostles on the sides of the dome are present.
Antique Nora Viranşehir (Helvandere Borough): This small
town is 30 kilometers away from south of Aksaray, which is at
the skirts of Mount Hasan, had been settled since Roman and
Byzantium period. There are lots of churches within the town,
which preserve their importance during Roman and Byzantium
periods, today. Structures that have erected still belong to
Byzantium period. Although these churches are partially
demolished, various frescos are still draw attention.
Ağaçaltı Church (Daniel, Pantanossa, Ihlara): It is
within Ihlara Valley, at the south side of entrance stairs of
the valley. On the frescos, there are illustrations of
Revelation, Visit and Birth, Escape to Egypt, baptism of Jesus
Christ and death of Virgin Mary. And scene of ascend to sky is
present on the dome.
Pürenli Seki Church (Ihlara): It is composed of four parts
engraved on rock. There are graves on Narteks ground. Frescos
are dated between the beginning of 10th century and 12th century.
Its pictures illustrate various scenes from Holy Bible and
childhood of Jesus Christ such as Prophecy of the Prophets,
Virgin Mary and Bishops, Herald, Visit and Worship of the
Shepherds.
Kokar Church (Ihlara): Subject matters on the frescos
dated to the end of 9th century or second half of 11th century
are very rich. The descriptions as to the Last Supper,
Crucifixion, Burial of the Messiah, Ascending to Sky, Duties of
the Apostles sometimes reflect an integrity subject matter,which
is very interesting. Adornments within two grave chambers of the
church are the first samples made with red paint.

Eğritaş Church (Ihlara): It is mentioned within an
inscription on the east wall that the Church, understood as one
of the oldest structures of the valley and a huge temple was
devoted to Virgin Mary. Though damaged, the frescos on which the
descriptions of Jesus Christ sitting between two angels, Virgin
Mary between two angels and six bishops, dream of the Prophet
Joseph, Escape to Egypt, Baptism, Entrance to Jerusalem still
draws attention with its very colorful and live drawing.
Sümbüllü Church (Ihlara): The monastery places are
engraved into rock mass as two layers. There are pictures of
Virgin Mary between Archangel Michael and Gabriel, Jesus Christ
and three Hebrew juveniles in the oven as well as saints.
Yılanlı Church (Ihlara): Narrow cross branches at north
and south is surrounding the central place adorned with an
embroidered cross on its ceiling. There are pictures such as
Crucified Jesus Christ, Entrance to Jerusalem, Burial of the
Egyptian Virgin Mary, Visit.
Bahattin Samanlığı Church (Belisırma): It is a church
with a single corridor. One alcove like dome engraved on north -
and west - side walls, and three alcoves like domes engraved on
south wall form the ceiling with the shape of a cradle.
Direkli Church (Belisırma): One can reach the monuments
of the priests and residants of the staff of the church through
the door within the church. There are pictures as two lines on
the columns over church. Inscriptions can be seen at both sides
of Saints and Apostles. It is a monastery church dating back to
11th and 13th centuries.
Ala Church (Belisırma): It is a church engraved on rocks
at the east side of the valley and north of the village. It was
constructed after Christianity had been set free. There are
pictures of Saints and Apostles on the upper part of its front
side. There are pictures of Birth, Anastasis, Entrance to
Jerusalem, Egypt, Sanctification of Virgin Mary.
Karagedik Church (Belisırma): It is established on a hill
covered with grass leaning against a steep rock. It is a big
church constructed in 11th Byzantium style, and it reminds the
Çanlı( With Bell) Church.