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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manmade history is fascinating, but if one adores geological wonders then he/she should visit the Cappadoicia region especially Goreme. Do stay in one of the fairy chimney hotels as its an experince in itself. You will get a feel of how the Hitaits used to, when they stayed in these chimneys. The vast expanse of land with mushroom shaped pillars…
it is an out of this world experience …. to know that people actually lived in these till the mid 50s is rather mind boggling…
We did the Museum without a tour guide ( YOU DONT NEED ONE ). For entry and the audio tour, price was $24 turkish Lira. However, there is part of the museum that is an extra 8 lira and they dont tell you about this at the entrance. We didnt do it but heard that is IS worth it. allow…
A highlight in the Cappadocia, no photos can describe the fantastic views you will encounter, of course take enough time to explore, to discover, to imagine the panorama you will see here.
The rooms are tall enough and the experience is fascinating but there are so many tour groups it impacts the experience. Between rooms there are tunnels where you bend and crouch down to walk.
Pigeon Valley is fabilous, there are many pigeon house in the valley
This is something that you can do on your own. Make sure to go to the church down the road that is under repair. it is truly amazing.
Well worth visiting. Lots of beautiful sights. We had a guide take us through, so he was able to tell us the history as we walked the valley. Close and convenient to Goreme.
A steep climb with a rewarding view from the top. It was very windy the day we were there so we didn't stay long at the top. The caves were interesting as we walked in and out of them.
the scenery was truly incredible and the people were great. These are different kinds of tourists and travelers than you see in other parts of Turkey. There is much history here, and the food is great. The ferry chimneys are very interesting