Selime is situated at the end of the Ihlara valley. Selime Monastery is the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. Selime monastery was carved by the monks in the 13th century and apart from the church has monks quarters, a large kitchen, and stables for animals. The walls were once decorated with frescoes of which very little remains. (Location: Selime - Ihlara Valley)

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