The Turkish region of Cappadocia, a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage, boasts one of the most dramatic sights in the world.
Visiting Cappadocia is such a change from visiting many other busy bustling sights all over Turkey. It is a great pleasure to wander in the vast open space filled with captivating natural attractions which have seen human history dated back in the Bronze Age.
While in Goreme Open Air Museum , the conical formations resulting from the volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago, just follow the path up to the top of one of the ridges where a spectacular view of the fairy chimneys awaits you. The natural cone formations contain caves and labyrinths. As early as the third century, those chimneys became a hiding place for early Christians who fled persecution from the Romans, and then later from raiding Muslims. In modern tourism, many caves have been turned into cave houses for tourist stays and the lunar-like setting of Goreme Valley has become popular for hot-air ballooning.
Many say the extremely unique landscape of Cappadocia resembles some scene in a Star Wars movie and yet you may be surprised to discover that no major commercial movies have been filmed there. It would be a perfect setting for movies such as Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter series.
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This area of Turkey is an absolute must. It is out of this world. If you are in Turkey make the effort to visit Capadoccia region. The landscape is volcanic dotted with caves and Troglodyte dwellings. Visit the Goreme open air museum, with small churches and fairy-tale castles. It is a photographers dream.
A nice spot to snap photos of the so called fairy chimneys (to most people they look a lot like some thing else. The only problem with this place is there is little in the way of markings or explanation as to what you are seeing, so if you are not on a guided tour and are interested in the…
easy walk in canyons with several hidden gardens with food as well as opportunities for picturesqure photos
We didn't know what to expect from an open air museum and were pleased to discover a fascinating place and truly stunning vistas. We were told that we needed two hours for the visit and that was exactly the time we spent on the spot. The only negative comment we need to add is the lack of surveillance for the…
The double and triple capped fairy chimneys are fascinating. We rented bikes at the Goreme town center and rode to Pasabag. Not a bad ride even in a cold foggy November morning. Even my dad, who is in his mid-70s, enjoyed the journey which is more than 6km. Along the way, you’d see interesting rock formations and landscapes. And the…
climb it for the view. lots of stairs and climbing. if you are athletic and healthy try it.
Its a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and worth to visit.Claustrophobic persons may have unpleasant experience.Obese people and very tall people have problems as tunnels are quite narrow n long to travel.
Not much to say except it was worth the stop to view the landscape. Not much else here but is pretty. After visiting Bryce and Zion in the US a few years ago, some of the rock formations around Goreme weren't that exciting but still nice to see. From the air in balloons, well worth the visit!
This hike was not very challenging,but it was nice and long and comfortable in early September. We had a guide who told us about the "Pigeon Caves" which were used to collect pigeon droppings which are then used as manure. It was a bit crowded during the time we went, but then that was peak tourist season.
There are many pottery place, which is Hittite's culture and still goes on.