From Ihlara Valley to Seljuk caravanserais, starting at Neva Apart
Nora City Shopping Mall
Aksaray’s modern shopping centre for clothing, electronics, groceries and a food court — a practical address for longer stays.
Nora City is a modern shopping centre covering many needs under one roof, from clothing and electronics to groceries and dining. For guests on longer stays at Neva Apart it is one of the most practical places for everyday shopping.
After shopping, round off the day at Umbrella Street in the centre or at Aksaray Museum.
What you will find
Alongside the shops there is a supermarket, a food court and cafés. It is also a pleasant place for a break whatever the weather.
- Clothing, shoe and accessory stores
- Electronics and homeware
- Supermarket
- Food court and cafés
Getting there from Neva Apart
Neva Apart is in Aksaray city centre, a few minutes’ walk from the Zinciriye Madrasa and the Grand Mosque; the distances below are measured from our aparthotel.
The mall is about 1.8 km from Neva Apart: 6 minutes by car or around 22 minutes on foot, and easy to reach by city bus or taxi.
Tips for your visit
Weekend evenings are busy; weekday mornings are calmer for grocery shopping. If you plan to cook in your apartment, you can stock up here in one go.
Ask the Neva Apart reception for help with routes, parking, taxis or a day-trip plan — we are happy to suggest the most efficient order for exploring the area.
Other places nearby
- Umbrella Street & City-Centre Cafés – Aksaray’s pedestrian bazaar street shaded by colourful umbrellas, the Clock Tower area and its cafés — a few minutes’ walk from Neva Apart.
- Aksaray Museum – Home to a 10,500-year-old skull bearing the earliest known brain surgery, the Ihlara and Çanlı Kilise mummies and the Luwian Aksaray Stele — 10,000 years of local history.
- Grand Mosque of Aksaray (Ulu Cami) – Built in 1408–1409 for Mehmed II of Karaman, Aksaray’s Grand Mosque pairs a Seljuk-style carved portal with a pointed-arched stone prayer hall.
- Kılıçarslan Park – A green space near the centre named after Seljuk Sultan Kılıç Arslan II, who rebuilt Aksaray — with walking paths and places to relax.
Image credits
- Nora City shopping centre in Aksaray – NuriCanY, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
Other places nearby
Ihlara Valley
A 14 km canyon carved by the Melendiz River into the tuff of Mount Hasan, with frescoed rock-cut churches, a green valley floor and Aksaray’s best-known hiking trail.
- By car: 40–45 min
Aksaray Museum
Home to a 10,500-year-old skull bearing the earliest known brain surgery, the Ihlara and Çanlı Kilise mummies and the Luwian Aksaray Stele — 10,000 years of local history.
- On foot: 35–40 min
- By car: 7–10 min
Selime Cathedral and Rock Monastery
At the northern end of Ihlara Valley, a rock-cut monastery with a three-aisled cathedral, kitchens and stables — one of the largest religious buildings in Cappadocia.
- By car: 35–40 min