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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If you want a holiday away from the crowds incredible Cappadocia.the most picturesque of the fairy chimney complexes. Cappadocia in Turkey and in the center of the world's peace.
This is an inspiring place to visit for christians as the underground cities of Cappadocia were used last by the early christians when they were persecuted.
So, it really shades a new light on things if you stay and think a bit about what they went through for their belief and what are we doing with the freedom to be…
My, did I enjoy this experience. Just to see what humans could create in those days, amazing.
The rooms hewn out of the rocks, and not just single storey, but several levels.
And the churches, with their wonderful engravings and paintings, showed such care and dedication by the people of those times.
Pity that possible vandals had tried to destroy…
This tour was absolutely amazing. We had a guide and it was a wonderful exploring the caves (with wall paintings). There is a stream that also runs through. It was green and blooming. I went towards the end of April at about 11pm and there seemed to be very few visitors.
What all the other travelers have said is correct – it is truly breath taking.
Gorgeous concentration of churches in the Open Air Museum of Goreme. Get over the hordes of tourist and be ready to enjoy a unique visit. Worth to get the audio-guide available in multiple languages. Dark Church is a must, not to be missed: Original frescoes in an excellent state of preservation.
Views were magnificent. A must do and see. Allow yourself the opportunity to explore and experience this wonderful location.
A beautiful place with awesome views. Lots of places to visit but we didn't have time to appreciate all there was to see.
When a I was a child I read an article about Cappadocia on National Geographic, and since then I have always wanted to visit the place. Cappadocia is an amazing place, the views and dwellings are unbelievable! You will even visit churches with frescoes!
There is also an underground city that housed about four thousand people in the past!
Very easy to make your own way round the museum with the map provided and inexpensive if you wished to purchase the audio guide. The area of the museum is well looked after and there is plenty to look round and it is very interesting. Best to set off early before the school trips arrive as it gets busy for…