Nyssa

Historical Places Ortaköy Aksaray

Nyssa (Ancient Greek: Νύσσα) was a town and bishopric in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. It is important in the history of Christianity due to being the see of the prominent 4th century bishop Gregory of Nyss...

Nyssa - Aksaray
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About Nyssa

Nyssa (Ancient Greek: Νύσσα) was a town and bishopric in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. It is important in the history of Christianity due to being the see of the prominent 4th century bishop Gregory of Nyssa. Today, its name continues to be used as a titular see in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Nyssa (Cappadocia)

Location and Access

Nyssa is located in Ortaköy district, Aksaray. Coordinates are 38.95430, 33.95923. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Aksaray.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nyssa is located in Ortaköy, Aksaray. Coordinates: 38.95430, 33.95923.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Aksaray and visit Nyssa with a professional tour guide.

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