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 Selime
Selime is situated at the end of the Ihlara Canyon. Fairy
chimneys rest on the steep hillside, and a basilica style
cathedral, the Seljuk tomb of Selime Sultan, whom the town
was named after, a hollowed out citadel and churches are
also found here.
Guzelyurt
 Guzelyurt
is 45km from Aksaray and 15km 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, turned Guzelyurt into an important centre.
Churches found in Güzelyurt are, Yüksek, Kizil, Silvisli,
Ahmatli and Koc. Guzelyurt also boasts a church built in
1891, now used as a mosque.
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