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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didnt stay there for too long, just drove by on a quad bike with my husband, stopped at the hair museum and some pottery shops. it looks like a very nice place to stay at maybe, has several shops and restaurants and more modern than Goreme with a nice little river spiting the town and would be a nice walk…
Drove here myself….was a bit hard to find. Followed the signs, but you felt like you were lost because the surrounding landscape looks nothing like a deep canyon until you are actually there.
We were stunned by the masses of people and realized the place is super popular because everything is very accessible for older travelers (i.e. giant tour groups). Unfortunately much of the uniqueness of the churches is muted since you have to wait for people to file out before you can even fit into the tiny spaces. We went at 9:45…
The place was very well preserved. It was indeed a great Tourist Site.
Wear good grippy shoes! Take water with you.
Just wonderful piece of ancient genius! The castle is the highest point in Ucisar. Well worth a visit. Try some of the dry fruit at the entrance to the castle.
What a glorious time travel. History in this area is amazing.
Do they really make such a building with no tech? amazing stuff
Agreed with all the reviews, go with a tour or alone very interesting history and sights! Great for pictures but does get a bit more same-old after two days.
A fascinating feature of the town and amazing views al the way up. Definitely worth climbing. Loved it.
By the time you hit this "museum" you probably have seen the same sights and sounds from the other Cappadocia parts. If you are part of a tour, you'll no doubt have to suffer through this. The crowds are maddening. And naturally at the end of the "museum" you are deposited into another market to waste your money.
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