Cappadocia
Top Tourist Attractions

When you think about museums, you'd usually imagine a building that houses a collection of artifacts from history and other sources. The Göreme Open-Air Museum is the complete opposite, as the name suggests.This is mainly because the collections here are not items unearthed from geological sites. The site itself is the collection.It is a vast monastic complex of buildings carved into rocks—churches with beautiful frescoes, eleven refectories, a nunnery, and other rock-cut wonders.In t... Read More

Fairy Chimneys. Rocky landscape. River valleys and cliffs. Man-made Attractions and Natural Wonders. The best way to see all of them is to take a hot air balloon in Cappadocia. There is something otherworldly about seeing Turkey's fairytale kingdom from above.If hot air ballooning is not in your bucket list, you should try it when in Cappadocia.When choosing hot air balloon tours, consider the length of flight, the cost, and the capacity of the balloon. You can opt for standard flights or p... Read More

Turkey is one of the few places in the world that has both aboveground and underground tourist attractions. In Cappadocia, in particular, you will not only see fairy chimneys and rock-cut churches, but also a complex network of underground cities.Derinkuyu is one of the most famous in Cappadocia, but it is just one of about 35 underground cities that have been discovered and more that are yet to be uncovered.Recently a 5000-year-old, long-lost underground city has been discovered in the central ... Read More

These two valleys in Cappadocia got their name from the rocks that change hues from pinkish to red on different times of the day.When the sun sets, the valleys turn into a magical landscape where an explosion of pink may have been left behind by fairies. During this time of the day, the fairy chimneys, rock churches, and the orchards blend together to create a breathtaking view.If you're up for some adventure, these valleys are considered the best hiking areas in the Cappadocian region. There ar... Read More

Want to be in a wonderland made of rocks and built by fairies? Do you think there are no such things?In Pasabag, you will be a believer.Formally known as Monk Valley, Pasabag Valley is just a few kilometers outside of Göreme. Pasabag translates to Pasha's (General) Vineyard.The valley is home to the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, which were called as such because Cappadocia’s early inhabitants believed there were fairies who lived underground and used the rock formations as chimneys.... Read More

When it comes to unusual tourist attractions, nothing beats what Cappadocia has to offer. Because there are more than just fairy chimneys and underground cities to explore.In the settlement of Uchisar, you will not only see a house carved in Tuff (volcanic tuff) stone but also a castle mountain that dominates the skyline of the troglodyte Uchisar Village.The castle has an amazing architectural style that features caves and tunnels, which mimic the structure of a honeycomb. It may not seem like i... Read More

The city of Gumusler in Cappadocia’s Nigde province holds one of the largest and best-preserved rock structures in all of Turkey. Eski Gumusler Monastery may not be as popular as the other attractions in Cappadocia, but it has some of the most beautiful frescoes anywhere in the region.These Byzantine frescoes were painted between the 7th and 11th centuries and feature different images including Christ enthroned with two angels, Basil the Great of Kayseri and Gregory of Nazians.But its most... Read More

Offering a mix of ancient monuments and modern developments, the city of Kayseri in Central Anatolia is both an Islamic hub and economic powerhouse that considered one of the “Anatolian tigers.”Towering 12,848 feet above Kayseri’s skyline is the extinct volcano Erciyes Dagi and scattered around the city are different Seljuk and Ottoman monuments that offer an interesting contrast to the typical villages in Cappadocia.While Kayseri is mainly a passageway from the airport to othe... Read More

Cappadocia is a place like no other. From its amazing rock houses to its breathtaking hot air balloons, visiting Cappadocia is definitely a dream come true for any traveler. Still, the best ways to experience this magical place is through horseback riding and hiking. After all, Cappadocia is also known as the “Land of Beautiful Horses.”Exploring Cappadocia on a horseback or by foot will take you to some of its most breathtaking tourist attractions. Be in awe of the majestic views ove... Read More

It was once a monastic settlement that became a village. Today, Zelve has been converted into an open-air museum that showcases the Cappadocian's unique way of life.This cave town used to be the home of one of the largest communities in Cappadocia where both Christians and Muslims lived in harmony. Due to a rock collapse and erosion, its inhabitants have abandoned Zelve since the 1950s.Today, the Zelve Open-Air museum is a haven for trekkers and rock climbers because it takes at least two hours ... Read More

Cappadocia may be known for its amazing rock-cut houses, fairy chimneys, and hot air balloons, but the region is also famous for its beautiful pottery and ceramics. Cappadocia has more master potters than any place in the world and its ceramic pots are made only from the clay of the Red River in Avanos, hence the distinct color.If you want to see Cappadocia’s master potters doing their magic, you can choose from two destinations: Avanos and Cavusin. Pottery has been practiced in these area... Read More

Perhaps no other place in the world can come close to the otherworldly beauty of Cappadocia. Located right in the middle of Turkey, Cappadocia has some of the most stunning rock formations and natural landscapes in the country. But if you really want to experience this magical destination, you have to stay in one of its cave hotels.If you have an unlimited budget, stay at the beautiful Museum Hotel Cappadocia, the first luxury hotel in the area where you can choose from one of its 30 spectacular... Read More