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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In my opinion its best place to visit in Cappadocia.
There are numerous caves and once inhabited lodgings, churches.
It's a must-see if you ar in the area.
Fascinating insight into the lives of these monks, beautiful frescoes.
Wonderful experience and beautiful place to see the great nature, to witness the incredible historical places of early churches, and their great dedication and perseverance.
We did a lot of hiking in Cappadocia and this was the closest (we stayed in Goreme) and one of the best. The evening colors were beautiful.
This is a lot like the Goreme open air museum, but less spectacular. It is less-crowded, however. The other interesting thing is that these cave dwellings and buildings were actually used until the 1950s. Pretty wild! The staff was really nice. Based on what we saw, most tour groups only went back about halfway, but there is more to see…
There were so many people, we didn´t like queuing for every cave or cave castle – we didn´t see almost anything. It was waste of time and money. Its better take a guide and go through the valleys.
Go with a guide to learn about all the fascinating history of these dwellings. Look for the pigeon pens.
Beautiful rock formations. There also some vineyards! People are very kind! You should wear convenient shoes and maybe gloves!
This place is incredible, especially if you get away from the bus tour groups and just walk in the valleys. The landscape is weirdly beautiful and you can find archeological treasures wherever you go — churches, houses, tunnels, paintings.
Dont let winter put you off, we went in the snow (February)and it was breathtaking.