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Gülşehir

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About Gülşehir

Gülşehir works well as a base: 20 minutes from Gümüşkent, 21km from Göreme National Park.

Gülşehir is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Gülşehir sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gülşehir to your route.

About Gülşehir

Gülşehir, formerly Aravissos and Arapsun, ancient Zoropassos (Ancient Greek: Ζωρόπασος), is a town in Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, in the vicinity of the Fairy Chimney valley of Göreme. It is the seat of Gülşehir District. Its population is 12,474 (2022). Its elevation is 885 m (2,904

Read more ft).

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Where is Gülşehir located?

Gülşehir is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 38.7459 latitude, 34.6252 longitude.

What is the population of Gülşehir?

Gülşehir has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Coordinates
38.7459, 34.6252

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Gülşehir

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Uçhisar Castle

The tallest fairy chimney in Cappadocia, a dramatic rock citadel riddled with tunnels and rooms offering 360-degree views of the surreal landscape.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Göreme National Park

Surreal fairy chimney rock formations and ancient cave churches in the heart of Cappadocia.

21 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Göreme Open-Air Museum

A UNESCO-listed complex of rock-cut churches and monasteries with stunning Byzantine frescoes carved into Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cappadocia

Surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and underground cities shaped by volcanic eruptions and erosion.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Viewpoint

The world-famous sunrise balloon experience over Cappadocia's surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, valleys, and rock-cut settlements.

22 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Derinkuyu Underground City

The deepest discovered underground city in Cappadocia, extending 85 meters below ground with room for 20,000 people across 18 levels.

43 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Selime Monastery

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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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  • 22 kmCappadocia Hot Air Balloon ViewpointThe world-famous sunrise balloon experience over Cappadocia's surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, valleys, and rock-cut settlements.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gülşehir.

Gümüşkent

🇹🇷 Turkey

12 km away

Nevşehir

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km awayPop. 75,527

Avanos

🇹🇷 Turkey

20 km awayPop. 12,833

Özonak

🇹🇷 Turkey

20 km away

Göreme

🇹🇷 Turkey

21 km away

Hacıbektaş

🇹🇷 Turkey

22 km away

Acıgöl

🇹🇷 Turkey

24 km away

Ürgüp

🇹🇷 Turkey

28 km away

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