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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One thing I want to recomment – come here with a car and not with a tourist group. And don't book a hotel. You will easy find all beautifull cliffs and valleys as well as hotel room in one of the caves. You will be independant and will be able to spend as much time in each place as you…
Fantastic view all around. It was hard to walk away from this view
We went by bus from Nevsehir to Derinkuyu, (about 45min long every hour ). Very easy so you don't need to find a tour before to visit the underground city.
The rooms of this place are truly amazing, but I would not go alone. Holding the hand of someone with a steady footing cam make this attraction a wonderful experience. And a private guide can easily help with the difficult parts. The good part is that there are no long narrow tunnels.
again the open air museums are so amazing to walk through and not having cars tour buses etc around you. Just nature
probably the most unique museum in the world – visiting caves and seeing 10th century frescoes inside is a special experience – don't miss the Dark Church – worth the extra fee!
It was very interesting to see churches and living areas that had been carved into rock formations. It was a little tricky climbing up and down to see some of the sites, I probably would not advise doing it if the ground is snow covered or slippery.
Too crowded!
Just take two days trips around with organized groups and avoid it. you will see it all scatered and get some room for pictures.
Until you tour the cave dwellings you won't understand how complex and commanding they are. Caves provided protection from the environment but also protection from outsiders who might raid.
I enjoyed the trip, we walked here from Gorome, as we had a guide that explained the place to us. Without the guide I would have spent half the time and not enjoyed it as much. I would advise a very early visit to avoid the crowds as they cause hold-ups in some of the churches.