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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I loved the Cappadoccia region in Turkey and spent 3 days exploring the various places of interest. I think Uchisar Castle was my favourite. I love the resourcefulness of the people and the use of their fantastic and unusual landscape.
if you are visiting Goreme, its well worth stopping by here for a couple of hours. It is also near to the start of a hiking path through the national park there.
This is a monastic site, with many churches cut into the rock. On the whole the frescos are basic but very old and quite fascinating. There is one…
Too bad that I didn't get to climb up and see it in close up.
It was wonderful to explore in and out of the cave houses. Imagine Mesa Verde in Colorado, but you're able to go inside and explore everything. Beautiful view of the surrounding fairy chimneys as well.
Only unfortunate thing is that you have to have a tour guide to get into the caves where the frescos are and you have to…
The area is just so different and it is a must to visit this site and see what the underground living would have been like, and in fact many still live this way. You can enter some of the 'caves' to get a feel for it.
Good to understand the cave life and the interior architecture of the caves and see conserved churches. But if you have more time in Capadoccia you can see the same house and churches caves in other sitios for free.
A twenty minute walk from the local Cave House hotel brought us to this fascinating open air museum. A 15 TL ticket gains you entrance and at your own pace you can take in this awesome historic site; for an additional fee audio guides are available.
Choosing early morning before the coach hordes arrive will ensure a more enjoyable visit.
Went on this as part of a Rock Valley tour – it was a great stop! You get to see history unfold as you go down different levels (up to 8 floors down) with the youngest excavations at the top and Cappadocian Christian excavations deep down. It's really great to see what life may have been like in those times:…
This might be the second place to visit in Cappadocia, after the Goreme Open Air Museum. Zelve Open air museum is located in between Goreme and Urgup Town, which makes it more popular and an "on-the-way" place to stop by.
Goreme Goreme Open Air Museum was Fantastic…