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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What an awesome place , we didnt know what to expect but thıs area guys ,ıam telling you is a must see ,its definetly worth the trip .
Nestled at the base of the mountain looking out across the plain at Avanos, these are the mythic fairy chimneys of the postcards. With giant mushroom heads, they invite the obvious phallic comparisons, but if you can get past that, they are extremely picturesque. Admission was supposed to cost lira 8, but we couldn't find anyone to pay and just…
Uchisar Castle is the best place to get an awesome view of the whole Cappadocia at sunset.
An out of the world experience. Wonderful to see the caves and the various churches and rooms built into them.
Tastefully kept group of fine cave churches and chapels. This is a fine sight and a good introduction to the treasures of the region.
you can see the overview from the hotel i stayed and it was just beautiful. It looked as if huge amount of roses are blooming or colouring the valley.
Another fascinating site. Have run out of adjectives for describing these unusual and visually amazing places. Do go
Cappadocia (Land of Horses) although Cappadocia is more popular by its hot air baloons it has been known as Land of Horses. If you decide to stay in Taskonaklar Boutique Hotel you will experience the beauty of floating 50+ hot air baloons right infront of you (or even right over your head) accompanied by a magnificient sunrise. But if you…
Got me thinking about pressures and styles of existence. Was it just a hiding place or was it a preferred way of life? PS the Romans could knock you house down but a cave is hard to destroy
one of the best sites in Cappadocia to see cave dwellings & the paintings inside.