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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You need to go is incredible something unique but a recomend you to hire a tour guide or rent a audio guide to understand
These undergound caverns are carved into the rock face and were an important refuge for the local people when invaders came through. The tunnels go up and down 4 levels and there are numerous nooks and crannies to explore. Some of the tunnels are very tight and long so do not do this if you are claustrophobic or cannot bend…
circa 10th century hidden ancient cathdrals carved inside cappadocia's otherwordly rock formations. some frescoes are so well preserved to this day, is nothing short of amazing!
For the hıstory buffs and photographers thıs entıre area wıth ıts unıque landscape ıs just astoundıng! Be ready to take plenty of photos and hope for a blue sky. Thıs ıs one of my favourıte stops ın the whole country. There are also a number of small shops sellıng everythıng from trınkets to honey.
Went here on a Sunday; too crowded to get a good sense of the amazing rock cut churches. Clearly worth another visit.
It's a great place to be honest, but you can't really appreciate this place if you are viewing it from the ground.
View it from a hot air balloon and you will have a different experience.
I love everything of this place! the atmosphere is magic. the colours are incredibile (above all at sunset) and it is unbelievable how it was possible to create it.
I was slightly disappointed with our trip to the open air museum. having been to Rose Valley the day before I had high expectations but the sheer number of visitors to the museum spoilt the atmospher. I liked the fact that you could go into the buildings but felt there could be more writing information around the sight rather than…
Visiting Zelve Open Air museum is definitely one of the most interesting activities in Cappadocia. This is a trip one could easily independently, without going on a tour. The buses coming from Ürgüp stop in Göreme and it is approximately 15-20 minutes ride to Zelve.
Great hike with different scenery of the area. You can choose between a short (30-45 min) hike from the Uchisar castle or a long (2 hours) hike from the city center of Uchisar.