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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If you love open air spaces and great outdoor sights, this is the place to take a leisurely trek through. Make sure you take plenty of water with you and sun cream to avoid sun burns.
The sights are lovely and if you have the time and inclination, just find a comfortable vantage point and sit back to enjoy the…
Cappadocia grasping every moment of your holiday!!!
The world's great tourist city in Cappadocia.
Hittite, Roman and Seljuk culture, you can see nested.
cappadocia a great museum (cave churches, underground cities, cave, cave monasteries, cave hotels)
Excellent holiday, great culture, perfect to relax and learn.
Thanks to turkey Gamirasu Cave Hotel allows our organization.!!!
Got to be a place to visit on a par with it's neighbour Cappadocia.It is 7 km long and if your up to it you can walk along the riverside. Plenty of stop offs with different churches all cut into the valley rocks. Sensible shoes are a must and be aware it is a walk down a lot of stairs…
We were part of a tour group so we couldn't really take our time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Go on your own if you have the time and your own transportation. This isn't a place to hurry through, especially in spring time when everything is green and flowers are blossoming around you. Just walk at leisure and enjoy nature…
You only hear the birds. There is nothing to disturb you. Take your camera and walk around. View of the valley fantastic..We loved there.
An unbelievable landscape from another planet. See Goreme Open Air museum and then take a walk – everywhere are cave dwellings. Simply amazing.
Well worth the time and money to see the museum. THe entire experience increased my understanding of this place as a sanctuary.
walking distance from bus station, need at least 1.5 h to see all attractions, better to start in the morning
Impressive rock formation! You should come here early in the morning to avoid groups and high summer temperature! Peaceful place! Convenient shoes!!
It was totaly impressive experience for us. It is 55 meters deep. If you haven't been in a such closed area before please think twice.