Uchisar Village, Cappadocia
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 it when viewed from afar but considering how the fortification structure was carved into the rocks, Uchisar castle is truly an amazing creation.
It provides a view of Mt. Erciyes and the fairy chimneys that stretch for miles.
Before it became the tourist attraction it is today, the castle served a more important function as the main point of defense for Cappadocia. It has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985. A year later it is taken under preservation as a National Park.
With the Pigeon Valley, Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Open Air Museum, and the Kaymakli Underground City nearby, make a day of it when you visit Uchisar. Book a tour with La Vacanza and never miss out on the best of Cappadocia.