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Mount Hasan and the Historical Nora (Mokissos) Ancient City
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Antik Kentler & Ören YerleriMerkez, Aksaray

Mount Hasan and the Historical Nora (Mokissos) Ancient City

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Admission StatusFree Entry
Visiting HoursOpen Daily

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Hasan Mountain and Historical Nora (Mokissos) Ancient City History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

  • •Nora (Mokissos), rising at the foot of Hasan Mountain, the second largest volcanic peak of Central Anatolia with an altitude of 3268 meters, is one of the most sheltered mountain metropolises of the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
  • •The ancient city, which was declared a bishopric center during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, has survived to the present day with more than 1000 monumental churches, residences and grave monuments built of basalt stones.
  • •It is rumored in local legends that there is a tomb of a great person named Hasan Dede at the top of the mountain, and that the spiritual miracles between him and Ali Baba took place at the peaks of Hasan Mountain. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
  • •Nora ruins are located on volcanic lava plateaus on the northern slopes of Hasan Mountain, at an average altitude of 1550 meters.
  • •The mountain steppe is adorned with oak bushes, endemic mountain tulips and wild thyme, and hosts a rich mountain fauna. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
  • •Entrance Fee:Entrance to the open-air ruins and Hasan Mountain nature area is free.
  • •Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.
  • •Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: High-top trekking shoes are recommended as it is rocky and the path is mountain terrain; Not suitable for baby strollers.
  • •Facilities and Facilities:There are trout facilities, fountains, bakeries and markets in Helvadere town. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location
  • •Address / Open Location:Helvadere Town, Hasan Mountain Foothills, Center / Aksaray.
  • •Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 32 km away from Aksaray city center. Quality asphalt up to Helvadere town, the last part leading to the ancient city of Nora is a stabilized mountain road; It can be driven in a controlled manner by passenger vehicles.
  • •Real Public Transportation Information: Helvadere municipality and cooperative minibuses depart from Aksaray Eski Sanayi Doğu Garage every hour.
  • •Parking Availability:There are ample free parking spaces at the beginning of the Nora ruins path and in the Helvadere recreation area. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy
  • •Best Photo Spots and Frames:Framing the majestic Hasan Mountain peak through the arch windows of Nora's basalt church ruins.
  • •Light and Shooting Hours:The moment of fog surrounding the mountain peak in the early morning and the golden hour in the afternoon (16:30 - 18:30).
  • •Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Casserole mountain trout, Aksaray pancake and local foam halva should definitely be tasted in the countryside restaurants around Helvadere Pond.

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