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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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.
I think it is difficult to give everything in Cappadocia an excellent rating.
Turkey is a beautiful country and Capadocia was for us the highlight.
So depending of where you are, go see it, but do not miss some of the other attractions.
Wonderful experience seeing all these unusual shapped dwellings carved out from the rocks. A must see.
good perspective of the formations from in the valley and a pleasnt walk
Unless you are a pottery fan, this trip can be deleted from the itinerary. Ceramic demos and then hard sell to you their products. Since you will also see a lot of ceramics in the Istanbul Grand Bazaar from all the ceramic producing places in Turket.
A highlight in the Cappadocia, no photos can describe the fantastic views you will encounter, of course take enough time to explore, to discover, to imagine the panorama you will see here.
The scenery and the churches here are so stunning, that is is almost impossible to take in!
The cave churches, built around 10th and 11th centuries with breathtaking frescoes showing scenes from the life of Jesus and other Christian motives. Unbelievably well preserved and stunningly beautiful!
The best of them all is The Dark Church which was named for the…
We enjoyed a lot our trip to Ihlara Valley. You find yourself in the middle of nature, green spaces, river, stone caves and churches.
The pictures speak by themselves.
Within 20 minutes walk of Goreme, this fascinating open-air museum is a former religious community dating back centuries.
Be prepared to walk a lot. Have very comfortable footwear. There is quite a lot of climbing so be aware of that. I wild advise to always Cary some water with you in the hot months. Take a guided tour.