Gulsehir Attractions
The regional center of Gülsehir 20km/13mi north of Nevsehir was known in Hittite times as Zoropassos. The town's modern name derives from its popular rose water (Gülsehir = Rose Town). Well worth a visit is the 17th century Ottoman complex known as Kursunlu Külliyesi. It consists of a mosque, medrese (theological college), hamam (Turkish bath), library and a number of fountains.
To the south of the town lies Acik Sarayi (Open Palace), a multi-story underground monastery. Instead of frescoes, relief designs are the usual form of decoration. Directly adjacent stand two churches, one on top of the other. The upper church Karsi Kilise has some smoke-darkened 13th century frescoes, while below is a small cruciform church.
To the south of the town lies Acik Sarayi (Open Palace), a multi-story underground monastery. Instead of frescoes, relief designs are the usual form of decoration. Directly adjacent stand two churches, one on top of the other. The upper church Karsi Kilise has some smoke-darkened 13th century frescoes, while below is a small cruciform church.
