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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you can experiance going to this mountain and look at the pigeon in their cave , you can walk and walk and after that take rest and have a delecious lunch and then buy nice sovenior from the shops their
Must see in Cappadocia. Beautiful tiny cave chapels with stunning fresco paintings. Early Christians hid here. Entrance fee. Has a cafe and shop to buy pictures. Can't take pictures inside!
The Goreme Open Air museum is an amazing and unique sight to experience. However, for those of you on a tight budget, wandering through the surrounding valleys can be just as special. There are many churches (not as well preserved as the museum) spread throughout the valleys that can be discovered on a hike. Ask any of the locals and…
A lot of people, it is better to arrive early. For a quick inspection, at the entrance to the museum has a cafe and a shop where you can buy souvenirs
It was my pleasure this summer to visit my friend yesim in izmir and together finally get to Cappadocia, Turkey–the incredible volcanic-created landscape of fairy chimneys,natural stone castles, and underground dwellings of ancient civilizations and early Christian hideouts. Although I nearly died from the relentless Turkish heat, the interminable mountain climbing, and the claustrophobic cave tunnels, I highly recommend this…
You will enjoy seeing how people built places of worship in the caves. It was not hot nor crowded when we were there in mid October so choose your dates carefully. Pay the extra fees and visit the Dark Church. It is fantastic.
Cappadocia mainly consists of valleys and historical formation of caves all over the city, which is worth a watch.. We did tour of all the valleys through ATV (squad bike) which was much more fun..
After a week exploring the deserts and caves of Cappadocia, we spent a day walking through the lush verdant Ilhara Valley. What a treat. Compared to the surrounding countryside (and Goreme) Ilhara is super green because of the river running through this narrow valley, it attracts all kinds of birds and other animals.
The view…is amaizing beautifull. I indicate to all my friends.
Not your traditional Castle…. It’s a large carved rock chimney that rises above the village of Uchisar. We were taken here by our tour guide for 10 minutes to take pictures. There was a camel ride near by as well.