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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Of the many, many beautiful cave churches in Cappadocia, this one has not been restored on the inside and the frescoes are very damaged. From the outside it looks like a gnome cottage and stands alone in the valley where it is. You can give this one a miss with no problem. Many others are far more beautiful.
I didn´t enter the Museum because some friends told me that it was actually more beautiful from the outside… But I don't regret it because in some other valleys you also have churchs to visit without paying… The entry it's not that expensive though… I think it's a personal choice.
The national Park has so many to see and walk……
National park was cared very good condition, clean and organized. I strongly offer to everyone to visit there
I hiked 28km through all of the main valleys in a single day. Paths are sometimes vague and signage is almost non-existent but these can also be positives. You are pretty much alone out there. I saw perhaps three other hikers across the whole distance.
I had a couple of "moments" with wild/feral dogs and losing my footing on the…
Beautiful place to appreciate the "architecture" of Cappadocia and the different kinds of stones mixed in the cave houses.
Interesting views, easy walk – go up to visit Ûsishar
Lovely hike with lots of caves to venture into and some great churches. You end up in a little village with a great "castle"
Wear walking shoes and sunscreen! Worth seeing if you have a couple hours in your schedule. You dont really need the headset, there are enough posted signs everywhere to tell you what everything is.
Sleeping in a traditional cave room was my first time in my life. The furniture was also traditional. But other amenities were quite modern. The bathtub even had spa jets so I had a very comfortable bath after one day tour.
This is a must see attraction. Its an easy downhill walk of about 40 minutes and the rock formations are incredible. Like nothing else anywhere in the world and it is definitely worth the extra diversion whilst visiting Turkey to visit Capadoccia.
The Goreme village is so nice ,lots of little store and the people are very friendly and try…