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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cramming their way into these tiny little caves. The tour groups are the WORST, they monopolize the chapels by stuffing 30, 40 people in there and no one else can get in. huge lines. Gorgeous but I had better experiences at other sights in Cappadocia (Pigeon valley, etc.) If you do go go very, VERY early in the morning -…
Amazing place. Just keep walking uphill along the road and you'll find some other fun places to hike, with les- rehabilitated-but–still-neat cave ruins.
Seeing pictures of this 'other wordly' landscape will never prepare you for the oddest natural sculptures you are ever likely to see. At first glance when you look into the valley you feel like you've entered a smurfs movie or something but as you get closer soon realize these are not man made but formations made by centuries of erosion….
The Uchisar Castle is something of a landmark in Cappadocia – it can be seen from afar, rising high above the fairy chimnies which form the beautiful Cappadocian landscape.
The fortress is entirely carved from stone, as with the other amazing structures in Cappadocia. It used to serve as a defence base for inhibitants, and enemies could be spotted from…
While Ephesus is fascinating, Pamukkale beautiful, and Perge both fascinating and beautiful, Urgup and the whole region of Cappadocia is in a category by itself. It is a jaw-dropping surprise as you come upon the unique geographic formations called fairy chimneys around the city. There are so many things to see near Urgup.
This is a must tour it gives you the overall experience of Kapadokya region. Our tour included a lunch in the cave that was very interesting an unusul place to have lunch; it is very popular with toursits.
A national treasure of Turkey (and the whole world for that matter) – enjoy this pretty park.
As with many others, we went to Pigeon Valley at the end of an exhausting day's tour. time was spent by fellow travellers at the market than in the valley and we felt we got little from the experience.
Brilliant countryside, Easy to moderate walk, some scrambling at times. Be sure to have a proper walking guide/map and ignore all the painted sins to Red and Rose Valley, these generally take you to a tea garden – which are lovely, however they also take you off track.
Best time to hike around 3:pm stating from the panoramic view point and walk down to Cavusin village.Easy walk but better to get a local guide becouse there are hidden churches which are out of walking trial.