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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Sleeping in a traditional cave room was my first time in my life. The furniture was also traditional. But other amenities were quite modern. The bathtub even had spa jets so I had a very comfortable bath after one day tour.
Another must see place in Turkey.
This is an ancient city under the surface. It is really tight there so be prepared to have a lot of gymnastic inside. You can reach 4 flows below and so there are a lot of stairs, holes and curves.
The air is not that good so if you have some problems keep in…
The Goreme Open-Air Museum was a highlight of our trip to Turkey. Cappadocia is littered with caves. The museum gives you a chance to explore several of them, including many little chapels. Pay the extra 8TL to see the Dark Chapel. The frescos are so vivid.
It was one of the highlights of our honeymoon trip to Turkey.
We went there by organized tour. Loved the great rock formations. Its a rather steep climb up to the church and monastery. The frescoes in the interior are very worn. Vistas are great when you are up there. Make sure you take water and know your physical condition before you go up.
Well worth the visit – it is located a little out of town. I walked it, and is certainly doable – there were many others walking as well. Lots of tour buses going to this spot – so there are lots of people. There are a number of cafes and tourist stalls located near the car park, so there is…
Cappadocia Love Valley is a real place just outside of the city Goreme in Turkey ‘s Cappadocia region. I saw the valley in Nov and Cappadocia was a mix of sunshine and blue skies and a couple gray days.
The museum is very nice and the churchs with his amazing paintings are the crown jewel. I haven`t seen ever something like this. Its a pity that you can't potography even without flash but is understandable due to the lost of respect of the people.
This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Cappadocia. How and why they built these cities is still, as far as I am concerned, not clear, however they did and they are well worth a visit. Although one is underground it is not claustrophobic, even in the sometimes narrow tunnels. The route is well lit and clearly…
air shafts were amazing, relationship between man and beast was amazing.
Must say this was a little disappointing. There are a few of the cave chapels in the complex that fave fantastic frescoes, but you've got to pay extra for those. On the whole, was just ok. Beware of the camel ride chaps outside – i wanted photo with the camel, and next thing I'm tricked to sit on it, and…