This valley is situated 30 km from Aksaray and cna be reached making a turn at the the 11th km of the Aksaray-Nevsehir road. The canyon was created by the cracking and collapsing which occurred as a result of basalt and andesite lave from Mt.Hasandağı

IHLARA VALLEY CHURCHES
Agacalti Church (Beneath the Tree)
The plan of this church is cruciform, with domes, a barrel vaulted ceiling and three apses. The main apse and the southern apse are collapsed. Entrance to the church is by this collapsed main apse. It is also

IHLARA VALLEY
Guzelyurt is 45 km from Aksaray and 15 km from Ihlara. With its beautiful nature and 19th century architecture it is an important place for visitors to Cappadocia.
 Gregory of Nazianzus, who worked hard to spread Christianity in the area,

IHLARA VALLEY SELIME
Selime is situated at the end of the Ihlara valley. Fairy chimneys rest on the steep hilside, and a basilica style cathedral, the Seljuk tomb of Selime Sultan, whom the town was named after, a hollowed our citadel and churches are also found here.