During our guide tour we visited also the Selime Monastery. This was very exciting place with many rooms and included the main church area. All please still in very good conditions. You can see hundreds of visitors claiming to reach the top.. we spent about...More

One of the best impressions from Cappadocia, even in rainy day) But this place needs some physical conditions because of steep slopes.

These are much older monasteries then the Goreme Open Museum. A wonder how these people survived in those ages.

The Monastery is included on the green tour, otherwise transport is required to visit. There is a little climb from the entrance to the rock caves that housed the Monastery, kitchen, dining area and Cathedral. Very impressive. Expect to spend around 30 minutes at the...More

After walking the longer 10km walk in the Ihlara Valley we arrived at this wonderful monastery - simply stunning both for its multiple chambers and amazing views.

Not only the monastery but in overall Selime is a unique place to visit. Our 5 year old loved to discover the place. It is recommended to wear suitable and comfy shoes.

Needs a bit of effort so if you are not physically fit you might consider waiting for the others to come down. It's a unique experience to see the Monastery from inside and 13 century Caravansarai built by Selcuk Turks on the silk road. Don't...More

It is ok if you don't have time to visit here when you are in cappadocia. But if u do have time, you may consider it. This place is also covered by the green tour. Be prepared to wear proper shoes as it require some...More

Must see place !amazing monastery !great scenery !we loved this place !such a amazing place!we took tour turkish travel center Veysi Acikbas helpled us so much and gave us lot of information about this amazing place ! Must visit !!!!

Selime monastery is a beautiful rock cut structure rising into the sky. Situated at one end of the Ihlara valley and about 28 kilometers from Aksarai, this is a beautiful structure. The monastery itself dates back to the 8th and 9th century although some of...More