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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An unique experience! The huge underground city is full of history and good old survival technics. Highly recommended to go with a good guide, to avoid getting lost and understand what and how every room was being used. The Christians lived here for a long time and the daily livelihood were well planned, designed and built. Once you surfaced, plenty…
I recommend getting an audio guide to learn more about the history of the place. you can also get a nice photo taken of you in ottoman costume at the gift shop at the end of your tour to make your visit more momerable.
Lovely experience! Very romantic and different! Perfect for a couple! Although you have to make a careful choice! the furniture were also traditional but the other amenities were modern!!!
Well worth spending several hours here, particularly if the weather is nice. It is a place that I would come back to again some time.
Located less than 4 km North of Goreme, Cavusin is an old, quiet, but still typical village of Cappadocia. A huge rock wall is overtoping the village. It collapsed partly in 1963.
Ended up having to turn back as the path was blocked by mud. It was a good walk though. Just remember water before you set off
I've heard about the caves a lot before actually visiting Cappadocia. The landscape was magical, one cannot believe that the caves are not man made. This attraction is certainly recommended for all those who want to embrace mother nature and see the way of living of early settlers.
Goreme open air museum is better than zelve open air museum because all museums are collective. but the other one-zelve open air museum is more natural.
Magnificent view in the morning in Ihlara Valley.
Cappadocia is incredible !