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Yüksek Church
Güzelyurt, Aksaray
A 19th-century church perched atop a steep rock 3 km from Güzelyurt, with views of Hasandağı and the lake.
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Its story
Also known as the Kızlar Manastırı (Maidens' Monastery), the church was built in the 19th century on top of a high rock that contains a chapel from the Byzantine period. Numerous obsidian tools and pottery sherds found around the hill show that the site was inhabited in much earlier times as well. A long tunnel in the rock, closed off with iron bars, draws attention. The view of Güzelyurt, the reservoir and Hasandağı from the stone path up to the church is one of the finest in the region.
Key facts
- Built
- 19th century (over a Byzantine chapel)
- Location
- ~3 km from Güzelyurt
- Admission
- Open access (whether a Manastır Valley ticket is required should be verified)
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
38.27343, 34.35044
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C3%BCksek_Kilise | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6026923