Aksaray, Turkey · Asia
Aksaray is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Hırkatolu, 28km from Ihlara Valley.
Aksaray is a city located in Aksaray, Turkey. With a population of 327,575, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Aksaray sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aksaray to your route.
Aksaray (pronounced [ˈaksaɾaj]) is a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Aksaray Province and Aksaray District. Its population is 327,575 (2025). In 2025 the province had an estimated population of 441,136 distributed over about 7,659 km2 (2,957 mi2). The average elevation is 980 m (3,215Read more
ft), with the highest point being Mt. Hasan (Turkish: Hasan Dağı) at 3,268 m (10,722 ft).
The city of Aksaray has a long history and was an important stopover point on the Silk Road that transited Anatolia for centuries. It is a mid-sized city with the Melendiz river running through it and several monuments dating back to the pre-Ottoman era as well as some impressive examples of government buildings from the early Turkish Republic that are gathered around the main square.
The nearest airport is Kapadokya Nevşehir Airport (NAV) which is 62.1 km away from the city.
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Aksaray is located in Aksaray, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 38.3725 latitude, 34.0254 longitude.
Aksaray has a population of approximately 327,575 people, making it a city in Turkey.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
The largest rock-cut religious complex in Cappadocia, a whole cathedral, kitchen and stable carved into a cone-shaped bluff at the north end of Ihlara Valley. Steep scrambles inside lead out onto ledges over the valley.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A 15km canyon up to 150m deep cut by the Melendiz River through Cappadocian tuff, with around 50 rock-hewn Byzantine churches in its walls, including the Snake Church and its scenes of Hell. Shaded and green, unlike the rest of Cappadocia.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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