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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the frescoes and the churches are beautiful, but lots of tourists. if you are walking individually in the area, there is much more beautiful landscape and nice churches as well, but you will have it for youself and you can save the entrance ticket
Probably the most characteristic landmarks of Cappadokia.
This is a great place to visit for some spectacular photos, just next to the main road
This small church with two columns was carved on a rock block like Elmali-Church. Its frescoes depict St. Theodore, St. George with the dragons, and the flight to Egypt. The decorations in symbolic red are from the iconoclastic period.
Cappadocia in of itself is amazing. However, Selime Monastery is one of the main reasons why it is so. It's at the tail end of a long hike — or you can drive there/hire a taxi. The view is breathtaking and the intracracies of how it was build is mind blowing. It was seriously one of the best places I've…
If you go on an excursion to see the rock structures be warned that once you've seen one you've seen them all. Although the history is interesting you will find it repetative.
the underground city leaves you in awe once you come out of it. the way the earlier people lived there is remarkable and the way they have restored the city is also commendable. however please do take a guide with you since it will help you understand better. the shops are expensive but huge bargaining is done.
Caravanserai cave hotel arranged a hiking guide for us, it is very exciting experience, should try. But ensure you have enough training.
The scenery and surrounding area is so stunning; like nothing I've ever seen before. The cave churches and fairy chimneys were amazing, but the frescoes inside that are still so vibrantly colored and detailed — just beautiful. It was a little crowded, so I would recommend going early in the morning, if possible. There are lots of stairs (up to…
it was a bit of a long walk from our hotel and there's a tourist trap entrance, a sign says "entrance for open air museum" and takes u to a small pathway with lots of shops that sell overpriced gifts and food. then you have to get up the stairs and back to the main road for about 100 meters…
You must go with a guide to enjoy more and get to know all the interesting details about it! It's lovely!