[2025 Selime Attraction] Travel Guide for Selime Cathedral (Updated May)

Because many saints and holy men originated from Cappadocia, our first stop on the Green Route was the ruins of the monastery. The cave monastery ruins are called Selime Katedrali. Because the terrain is a bit steep, you have to be careful when visiting and walk carefully following the arrows. This used to be a place for monks to practice. Almost all the rocks have openings, some are larger and some are smaller. Inside you can see homes, rooms, and churches. There are more Christian shelters, and there will be display boards outside! Selime Katedrali 📍68500 Yaprakhisar/Güzelyurt/Aksaray, Turkey #Turkey #Overseas Travel #Tourism #Travel Notes #cappadocia #travel #I miss you so much #turkey #Cappadocia #hotairballoon #hotairballoon #see the earth in an instant #greentour #greenline

Two-day tour in Türkiye, a different kind of romance is waiting for you to experience! Take a dreamy hot air balloon ride and overlook the magical castles of Cappadocia; or drive a classic car and chase the colorful colors floating in the sky. The journey is short, but the memories are endless, come and join us! -------- Türkiye, a romantic country spanning Europe and Asia🌍, has a long history and unique culture🏛️. From the spectacular Cappadocia Caves 🏞️ to the charming Istanbul Strait 🌊, every step is a unique journey! -------- 🚁Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Goreme Open Air Museum -> Uchisar Fortress -> Avanos Town -> Fairy Chimneys -> Divrit Canyon On the first day, we will visit the historic Goreme Open Air Museum to experience the accumulation of thousands of years of culture. Next, head to the spectacular Uchisar Fortress to admire the ancient fortifications. In the afternoon, we will stroll through the town of Avanos and experience the unique charm of ceramic art. Afterwards, head to the unique fairy chimneys and the deep Devrit Canyon to experience the wonders of nature. Day 2️⃣: Goreme Town -> Kaymakli Underground City -> Pigeon Valley -> Ihlara Canyon -> Selime Monastery On the second day, starting from the charming town of Goreme, we will explore the mysterious Kaymakli Underground City and experience the wisdom of ancient civilization. Afterwards, we will head to the picturesque Pigeon Valley to admire the harmonious beauty of nature. Next, visit the spectacular Ihlara Canyon and feel the magnificence and power of nature. Finally, we will end the day at the quiet Selime Monastery to experience the tranquility and cleansing of the soul. 🎈Featured suggestions: Want to experience the romance and fantasy of Türkiye more deeply? You may want to purchase a hot air balloon tour to overlook this magical land, or ride a vintage car to chase the hot air balloons and experience a different kind of Turkish culture! -------- Attractions suggestions: ✨ Goreme Open Air Museum: Explore ancient civilizations, cave paintings and churches dancing 🎨 🏞️ Goreme Town: The heart of Cappadocia, a tourist base surrounded by unique landforms🌄 🌵 Fairy Chimneys: Feel the wonders of nature, the wonders of weathered conical stone columns are waiting for you to unlock🔓 🏰 Uchisar Fortress: Travel through history and experience the charm of cave fortresses in Cappadocia🛡️ -------- Travel essentials: 🎒 You must bring these things when traveling to Türkiye! 📞 You need to prepare a phone card as it is required for online communication. 🔌 Plug converter, the voltage in Türkiye is different from ours. 📖 All documents must be complete, including passport and visa. 👗 Be prepared with your clothes and choose them according to the weather so you don't get too cold or too hot. 🔋 Don’t forget your charger, your phone and camera also need to be charged. 💊 You should bring some medicine with you just in case. 💰 You must bring both cash and cards to make shopping more convenient. -------- 🎉This is the end of our trip to Türkiye. I hope everyone had a great time and returned with great results! See you next time~✨

Celebrate with exploring new historical places. Selime cathedral is a huge monastery carved the rock. The place had two functions serving as a monastery and as a fortress. Hundreds of carved structures can be found inside and around monastery. The place is so unique and really worth visiting and if you are interested in history than it’s better to go there with a good guide. #celebrateit

Two-day tour of Turkey, with a carefully selected itinerary to take you through romance and mystery! Don't miss it, save it and explore with your friends! -------- Turkey, a romantic country spanning Europe and Asia 🌍, where history and modernity intertwine 🏛️. Here you will find ancient ruins 🏜️ and charming coastlines 🏖️, making it a cradle of civilization and a tourist paradise. -------- 🚁 Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Goreme Open Air Museum - Uchisar Castle - Avanos Town - Fairy Chimneys - Devrent Valley Explore ancient Goreme, starting from the museum, climb the mysterious Uchisar Castle, stroll through the pottery town of Avanos, see the fairy chimneys, and finally delve into the magnificent Devrent Valley. A day of travel through millennia of history and natural wonders. Day 2️⃣: Goreme Town - Kaymakli Underground City - Pigeon Valley - Ihlara Valley - Selime Monastery Continue your adventure in Goreme, visit the hidden underground city of Kaymakli, and experience the ancient refuge. Next is the picturesque Pigeon Valley, then delve into the spectacular Ihlara Valley, and finally reach the tranquil Selime Monastery to find inner peace. Two days of travel, a blend of history and nature. Return: End your wonderful journey in Goreme and return home with beautiful memories of this magical land. -------- Attraction Recommendations: 🏺 Goreme Open Air Museum: Want to explore ancient civilizations? This is the place to be! The museum houses cave paintings and cave churches, waiting for you to discover the traces of history. 🏞️ Goreme Town: This is the tourist base camp of Cappadocia! The surrounding landscape is so unique, it feels like an alien landscape, come and have an alien adventure! 🪨 Fairy Chimneys: Have you seen the unique weathered conical stone pillars of Cappadocia? Yes, this is the place! The stone pillars look like fairy chimneys, super magical. 🏰 Uchisar Castle: Want to see the cave fortress of Cappadocia? Come here and feel the ancient fortress atmosphere, as if traveling back in time to the long river of history. 🕊️ Pigeon Valley: Wow, the valley is full of colorful pigeon nests, and the pigeons are busy shuttling back and forth, full of life. It must be a great place to take photos! -------- Travel Essentials: 🧳 📞 Prepare a phone card for easy contact and no fear of losing connection. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter, as Turkish sockets may be different from ours. 🪪 Don't forget your passport and visa, essential for entry and exit! 👗 Turkey is a bit cold in January, bring some warm coats and clothes. 🔋 Prepare chargers and power banks, don't let your phone run out of battery. 💊 Bring some common medicines just in case. 💰 Prepare some credit cards and cash for more convenient shopping and dining. -------- 🎉 We hope you have a wonderful trip to Turkey!

#Overseas travel I visited the hidden gem of Cappadocia, the Selime Monastery! This is the largest cave monastery in Cappadocia, and I was overwhelmed by its massive scale carved into a cliff. The monastery was built around the 8th century, and it is said that early Christians used it to hide from Islamic persecution and continue their religious life. As you walk around the inside of the monastery, you can imagine the life at that time as you can see various spaces such as the chapel, the monks' living space, the kitchen, and the stables, which are well preserved. In particular, the traces of the cross and murals carved into the rock walls made me feel the depth of faith. However, the rock stairs can be a bit steep and slippery, so comfortable shoes are a must! It takes about an hour by car from Goreme, but it was well worth it. If you are planning a trip to Cappadocia, make sure to add the Selime Monastery, where you can feel the harmony of history and nature, to your list! #CappadociaTravel #Cappadocia #SelimeMonastery #Turkiye #TurkiyeTravel #Turkey #TurkeyTravel #TurkeyTravelRecommended #Goreme

📍Address: Selime Monastery is located in the Selime area of Guzelyurt, Aksaray Province, Turkey. The Church of St. Mary is on the right after entering the scenic area. Follow the signs to get there. This area is undeveloped and primitive. The climbing route is a bit thrilling, suitable for tourists who like to explore. 🚗Transportation: [One] Recommended self-driving: It is about 100 km and a two-hour drive from Cappadocia. The route is mature. [Two] Many travel agencies in Cappadocia offer day trips to Selime Monastery. You can book with a local travel agency. [Three] If you take public transportation, you can take a bus from Nevsehir Bus Station to Selime Village. The monastery is next to the village, and you can walk there. 👍️Must-see attractions: In addition to the Church of St. Mary, there are several other attractions in the scenic area. The entire monastery was carved out of the stone mountain. The church, colonnade, dormitory, and other buildings are scattered. The mountain top church is located at the highest point of the monastery. The frescoes inside have oxidized and turned black. You can overlook the surrounding unique landforms from the top of the mountain. There are many cave rooms and passages inside the cave, connecting different areas. There are rows of pigeon houses on the outer wall of the cave and small niches for candles on the inner wall. Traces of life are still preserved. 🎟️Tickets: The current ticket price for Selime Monastery is about EUR 15 per person, and the price for the Church of St. Mary is about EUR 10 per person. There is an English guide. 💗Other tips: The Selime area has a similar terrain to Goreme and is a must-see place for self-driving in Cappadocia. However, if you don't have enough time, you can go straight to the beach. After all, it is a place mainly for mountain caves and outdoor climbing. Wear non-slip running shoes or hiking shoes when playing, as the slope of the mountain is steep.

#Overseas travel #Turkiye #Goreme Location: 68500 Yaprakhisar/Guizelyurt/Aksaray, Turkey Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 Selime Monastery🇹🇷 A hidden monastery in Goreme! This is Selime Monastery. Selime Monastery was built to avoid Christian persecution, so it seems like a monastery in a place like this..?! When you see the rock-made Selime Monastery in person, you will be amazed at how it was built in that era. It is close to Ihlalla Valley, where you can enjoy valley trekking, so I recommend going to both places👍

📍Address of the attraction: 2 km south of the Selime Monastery scenic area, in the Güzelyurt/Selime area of ​​Aksaray Province, Turkey, Kayaaltı, 68500 Selime/Güzelyurt/Aksaray. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: Self-driving Starting from Nevşehir in Cappadocia, using Amap Navigation, it is about 90 kilometers away from Nevşehir, and it usually takes 1 and a half hours to drive. There are also many tour groups in Cappadocia that offer day trips to Selime Monastery, which also include visits to the Star Wars filming locations. Public transportation is not recommended. Friends who want to experience it in depth can take a bus from Nevşehir to Selime Village and then walk there. 👍️Must-see attractions: The filming location was not ultimately selected for the Star Wars feature film, but the unique terrain is definitely worth seeing. [One] Grotto Complex: Caves are carved out from the inside of the rocky mountains. Churches, colonnades, dormitories and other buildings are scattered around, forming a unique landscape. [Two] Maria Church: Follow the signs to get there. This area has not been systematically developed and is relatively primitive, suitable for tourists who like to explore. It will be introduced in the next travelogue. 🎟️Ticket related: The filming locations of Star Wars are located on the hillsides near the Selime Monastery. If you do not enter the Selime Monastery scenic area, there are also some good check-in spots. 💗Other tips: You need to climb throughout the whole process, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes or hiking shoes, and avoid wearing slippers, high heels and other shoes that are inconvenient for climbing.

#100TravelStyles Do you know about the Red Tour of Cappadocia Goreme? To be honest, Cappadocia is a place where transportation is not very good, so it is a bit difficult to get around on foot except by renting a car or taking a tour. After searching hard, I found #GreenTour #RedTour We traveled for a day with a Korean guide on the Red Tour It was quite fun and enjoyable. Please note that the tour route is different for each tour!! #LifeShotPlace #Cappadocia

#Cappadocia #Selime Monastery #Goreme Travel #Green Tour Selime Monastery, an 8th-9th century rock monastery towering over a hill at the end of the Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia ‼️ Traces of the lives of 8th century monks remain, so you can see traces of the chapel, kitchen, hall, and tunnel used by 8th century monks, and it is a place where you can indirectly feel the long history through the faint murals and letters carved on the walls 💗 They wanted to use it as a background for Star Wars, but they couldn't because of taxes.. They say they were inspired and filmed it somewhere else! There is also a Star Wars cafe nearby, so if you have time, I recommend stopping by 💗

#EuropeanTravel #SelemeMonastery #Turkiye An 8th-9th century rock monastery towering over a hill at the end of the Ihlara Valley... Seleme Monastery. Seleme Monastery is a historical monastery located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. This monastery is known as one of the famous Christian sites in Cappadocia. It is said that during the Islamic era when there was religious oppression, they carved out a rock mountain and protected the monastery by living inside it. So it is a place with historical pain for them. This is a place you must visit when you go on a Cappadocia tour, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful and bizarre.

#Overseas travel 📍How to get there: Use the Cappadocia Goreme Green Tour The Selime Monastery, located on the north side of the Ihlara Valley, is a monastery built by Christians during the Eastern Roman Empire to escape persecution. It is also the largest cave monastery in Cappadocia👍 It is located in a high place where you can watch all directions in accordance with the purpose of construction, so it is a good place to take in the spectacular view of Cappadocia at a glance. This place is also famous for its underground wine cellar. It was so amazing that the space for storing wine was made cool in the past that it was hard to believe☺️ #Turkey travel #Cappadocia travel

This is located in Aksaray, Turkey It's very popular because it's full of history :) It's really amazing that there's a monastery in such a strange terrain So I wandered around and looked around I just happened to see it 😇 Since it's a completely free tourist attraction You guys should definitely visit it too 💕 ╳°»｡ ∾･⁙･ ღ ପ(๑•̀ᴗ•̀)* ღ ･⁙･∾ ｡«°╳ #Overseas travel #Turkiye #Hot place

📍Turkish, Cappadocia, Selime Monastery This is the Selime Monastery that we visited during the Cappadocia Green Tour! It is a monastery where Christians hid and prayed to avoid religious persecution a long time ago. It is the oldest historical site in Turkiye, where traces of that time still remain. Not only that, this area is also known as a filming location for Star Wars, and it has such beautiful natural scenery! (Actually, the filming was canceled because the government did not give permission🥲) It also means that it has such beautiful nature, so why not go to the Selime Monastery and feel the great nature along with the religious history of a country? 🙌🎈 #Overseas travel #Cappadocia #Turkish #Turkey

📍Turkiye, Selime Monastery The Selime Monastery in Cappadocia is the oldest historic site in Turkiye! It is located at the end of the Ihlara Valley in the Aksaray region, and as it is a monastery built on a rock a long time ago, it is a historic site where you can feel the traces of time everywhere! If you look around every corner, you can see picturesque scenery through the windows created by nature, and there is a chapel that becomes more reverent as you are overwhelmed by nature. Take a one-of-a-kind photo at the wonderful Selime Monastery and experience the religious history of Turkiye!🙌 #Overseas travel #Cappadocia #Turkiye #Turkey

📍Cappadocia, Selime Monastery Selime Monastery is a monastery carved out of a rock mountain and was built during the Byzantine Empire! Traces of the monks living there in the 8th century remain here and there, allowing you to roughly estimate how old its history and culture are. Because it was built on a rock mountain, there are holes created by weathering here and there, and you can look down on the beautiful scenery of Cappadocia through it! You get to take some great life shots here as a bonus🥹👍 #Overseas travel #Cappadocia #Turkiye #Turkey

📍Cappadocia, Selime Monastery Selime Monastery is a monastery built on a rock in the 8th-9th century. It is located at the end of the Ihlalla Valley. If you climb up the path between the rock crevices, you can see the beautiful scenery that can only be seen there! #Overseas travel #Cappadocia #Turkey #Turkiye

Selime Monastery is a tourist attraction in the Aksaray region. As its reputation suggests, it is visited by many people🎶 The caves dug into the rocky mountain are noticeable, It looks similar to Cappadocia, but the interior is very large, so it was a place worth visiting 😆 There is no separate entrance fee, so you can look around comfortably! It is a must-see tourist attraction, so you should definitely visit it💗 📍 68500 Yaprakhisar/Güzelyurt/Aksaray #Overseas travel #Turkiye #Turkey #Hot place

#Let's go on a trip #Overseas travel #Turkey #Goremae #Tour recommendation #Green tour #Tourist attraction #Selemae Monastery They say Star Wars was inspired by this place! That's right~~ "Selemae Monastery" It's a representative tourist attraction in Goremae, but it's a bit far from Goremae! (That's why I, a backpacker, was able to see it with a green tour:) ) The road up to Selemae Monastery is made of volcanic ash and tuff! You can get there after just a little bit of climbing:) The view from Selemae Monastery is so beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ℹ️They say Selemae Monastery was built in a cave to avoid religious persecution🥲 Thanks to that, we were able to visit such a wonderful tourist attraction! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Selime Monastery is built inside a rocky mountain and you have to climb up to see the monastery. Although Cappadocia "produces" the building in this stone, the Selime Monastery still has a unique beauty. It is famous for its location like the earthen caves in Tunisia in Star Wars. The mountains are not covered with grass. From afar, it looks like a huge alien creature with riddled holes, angering the crown and extending the tentacles in all directions. People are afraid of life. Because there is no road, you need to use your hands and feet to climb up. The sun will stain the mountain with golden glare, which adds a lot of challenges. A small team of people is like an explorer walking on an alien planet. I dont know what its like to wait in front of him. Attend the monastery and you can see the panoramic view of the entire Ohra Thermal Canyon.