Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) is about mid-way between Goreme and Avanos, on the road to Zelve. ” The valley got its name because monks used to take refuge here.” Pasabag Valley is more commonly referred to, an area that’s noted for its fairy. The unusual moon-like landscape with its extraordinary formations. If you’re wondering why these unusual rock formations are called fairy chimneys, it’s because the early inhabitants of Cappadocia believed that these were the chimneys for the fairies who lived under the ground.
Pasabag Valley has the best collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. In this area you can see a few different types of fairy chimneys the elongated fairy chimneys look like giant asparagus or Japanese king trumpet mushrooms and then there are those that are pedestal shape with broader bases. The cone shape fairy chimney, is a chimney that has lost its cap due to erosion.
Cappadocia had become a thriving monastic community by the 4th century and St Simeon was one of the many monks who came to Cappadocia. It seemed that rumours had got around that he could perform miracles and he came to Cappadocia to escape the attention. He lived as a hermit in the upper reaches inside one of the 15-metre high fairy chimneys with his disciples and only descended occasionally to get food and drink brought by his disciples. A hermit’s shelter and a chapel dedicated to St. Simeon has been built into one of the fairy chimneys and you can visit the inside of this fairy chimney and climb to the top.
Visiting Pasabag Valley is such a change from visiting the many hectic Turkish cities and it’s a pleasure to wander in the open space amongst these nature-created attractions. For a spectacular view of Pasabag Valley and its army of the fairy chimneys, follow the path up to the top of a ridge, it’s very peaceful and the view is absolutely stunning.
The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps.
So much has already been written about Pasabag Valley that it is rather difficult to add something new! I'll simply mention its Fairy Chimneys, the giant rock formations with mushroom type heads that catch everyone's eye attention. Very phallic, yes. But just imagine how many thousand years nature has taken to sculpt these emblematic stones? Going to Kapadokya and missing…
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Travelling in Cappadocia is like opening a Pandoras box. Constantly new views and beaurtiful sceneries to take in and lots of places that are made for smaller or longer walks and hikes.
I really enjoyed Pasabag. It made me realize a little what it made feel to be a Moomin in the Moomin valley.
The mushroom shaped fairy chimneys in this relatively small site are without doubt the most spectacular in the Cappadocia region. There is an easy path that you follow around the area. You only need 20 minutes to see the site and I guarantee you will take some amazing photos. Don't forget to look at the monks' monastery.
We had the opportunity to have a wedding on this stop, so everywhere was decorated with the magic turquish eyes, the views and panorama are fantastic, enjoy a cup of apple tea and relax, relax and relax
the best time to visit pasabag is early morning – the smooth rocks are free and shiny. No one bothers you.
OK, maybe I just have a dirty mind, but the Fairy Chimneys here reminded me of something else other than mushrooms.
Having said that, Pasabag is one of the best examples of these unique rock formations and shouldn't be missed.
Our hotel host suggested a wonderful route of sightseeing in our car and this was a great choice.
Very easy to get to alongside of a secondary highway.
Paşabağ or Monks Valley has the best collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. It is mid-way between Göreme and Avanos. The fairy chimneys here have the look like giant mushrooms, many of them double or triple-headed, sitting on broad pedestal shaped bases. These multiple headed fairy chimneys make Paşabağ unique.
Really was amazing to see this area. Whilst crowded with some touristy shops no one hounded you which was very nice.