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Cappadocia
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In the heart of the country, Cappadocia is a major tourist destination. Visitors come for its landscapes (including its famous "fairy chimneys"), its small villages, underground cities, churches and other historical remains, as well as its many hiking opportunities and hot-air balloon rides.
Overview of Cappadocia
In the heart of Turkey, Cappadocia is a major tourist destination. Visitors come for its landscapes (including its famous "fairy chimneys"), its small villages, underground cities, churches and other historical remains, as well as its many hiking opportunities and hot-air balloon rides.
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What to See
The region offers a delightful mix of attractions, blending nature (particularly around Göreme) with Cappadocia’s historical past (underground cities, ancient churches, traditional villages, etc.).
Derinkuyu
One of the main underground cities near Nevşehir and one of the most representative. Nearby, Kaymakli is also a great example.
One of the main underground cities near Nevşehir and one of the most representative. Nearby, Kaymakli is also a great example.
Göreme
This valley/village in Cappadocia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (and a national park) known for its stunning churches, troglodyte dwellings and villages, famous fairy chimneys, and landscapes in general. You can hike here, particularly in the Zelve valleys, which are part of the site.
This valley/village in Cappadocia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (and a national park) known for its stunning churches, troglodyte dwellings and villages, famous fairy chimneys, and landscapes in general. You can hike here, particularly in the Zelve valleys, which are part of the site.
Nevşehir
It's the capital of Cappadocia and a great base for exploring the surrounding area, where nature (fairy chimneys, hiking) and history (churches, underground cities) blend together.
It's the capital of Cappadocia and a great base for exploring the surrounding area, where nature (fairy chimneys, hiking) and history (churches, underground cities) blend together.
Urgup
Another small town in Cappadocia that can serve as a base for exploring the region. It has many cave dwellings (and hotels).
Another small town in Cappadocia that can serve as a base for exploring the region. It has many cave dwellings (and hotels).
Ihlara Valley
A very beautiful valley in southwestern Cappadocia where you can hike and discover various historical remains, including countless cave churches.
A very beautiful valley in southwestern Cappadocia where you can hike and discover various historical remains, including countless cave churches.