Aksaray, Central Anatolia, Türkiye
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Aksaray

Aksaray is a Central Anatolian province of caravanserais, churches and volcanic landscapes. Ihlara Valley, Sultanhanı and the slopes of Mount Hasan make it a natural extension of a Cappadocia trip.

Central Anatolia 441,136 8 Districts

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Aksaray

Aksaray is a Central Anatolian province of caravanserais, churches and volcanic landscapes. Ihlara Valley, Sultanhanı and the slopes of Mount Hasan make it a natural extension of a Cappadocia trip.

Tuz GölüNarlıgölSultanhanAcemhöyükBezirhaneHasan DağıAla KiliseEğri Minare
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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Local flavours

Şerbetli Pide · local specialtyMantarlı Bulgur Pilavı · local specialtyBatırık · local specialtyAyva Dolması · local specialtyYoğurt Çorbası · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Aksaray Saray HelvasıTaşpınar HalısıGülağaç Sele SepetiGüzelyurt ÇinisiAksaray Köpük HelvasıGüzelyurt Çömleği

Museums

Aksaray Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Genç Osman DestanıSaklambaç OyunuAksaray Adı Nereden Gelmiştir?Yüzük Oyunu

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Ihlara VadisiDağcılık Ve Tırmanış, HasandağıIhlara VadisiHasandağı
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Genç Osman DestanıSaklambaç OyunuYüzük OyunuNarlıgöl EfsanesiUzun Eşek OyunuAksaray TürküleriHelvadere EfsanesiAksaray Evlilik Gelenekleri / Düğün

40 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

41 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 7 records.

Kent Termal OtelKarbeyaz OtelKarballa OtelÖresin HanHotel Sultansaray Sultanhanı OteliKuzucular Park Otel
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0382 280 17 00

iktm68@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies84
  • Hospitals8
  • Police5
  • Taxi1

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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