Information About Cappadocia

Cappadocia, which means the Land of Beautiful Horses, is one of the most popular and special tourism centers in Turkey. Cappadocia covers not only Nevsehir but also Kırsehir, Nigde, Aksaray and Kayseri provinces. The formation of fairy chimneys and other natural beauties in the region dates back millions of years.

The lava sprayed by Hasan Mountain, Gulludag, and Erciyes Mountains cooled down and tuff structures began to form in the region. These tuff structures formed the Cappadocia valleys and fairy chimneys by rain and wind erosion. Cappadocia, which continues to transform and change, has historically been a shelter for people fleeing oppression and persecution.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour

Cappadocia Balloon Tour is usually held in Goreme and Urgup in the first hours of the day. You will have a wonderful experience with the magnificent Cappadocia fairy chimneys views in the riot of colors in the sky.

Turkey Cappadocia ATV Tour

Cappadocia ATV Tour is a great choice for adrenaline enthusiasts who want to wander through the mud of Cappadocia. With Cappadocia ATV Tour, you can dust off the slopes and have a passion-filled activity by speeding a little.

Turkey Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour

The Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour, which is carried out with off-road vehicles, is made with a break in the panorama areas visited.

Turkey Cappadocia Gondola Tour

With the Cappadocia Gondola Tour, you will find peace on the Kızılırmak for 15 minutes. If you wish, you can arrange a romantic concept by contacting HTR Tour for the Cappadocia Gondola Tour.

Cappadocia Jet Boat Tour

You can take a Cappadocia Jet Boat Tour for adrenaline-filled maneuvers in Kızılırmak. You will experience unforgettable moments for 10 minutes with fast slides and 360-degree turns.

Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour

You can take a Cappadocia Horse Tour in the Land of Beautiful Horses at sunrise or sunset. You can choose Cappadocia Horse Tour with different options between 1 hour and 4 hours. With the horse tour, you will have made one of the best choices to explore the region.

Cappadocia Camel Tour

Cappadocia Camel Tour is one of the best and most notable options to explore the region. The safari tour with the camel concept attracts the attention of tourists. Two people can ride camels.

Love Valley

Love Valley, whose other name is Baglidere, is located within the borders of Goreme. Fairy chimneys of different sizes attract attention in the valley where you will wander among the vineyards and fruit trees.

Kizilcukur Valley

Kızılcukur Valley is also known as Kızılcukur Valley. The valley, which has a red beauty like its name, almost merges with the sky at sunset. Marriage proposal concepts are very popular in the valley where you will experience romantic moments.

Pasabag Valley

Pasabag Valley is located in Goreme National Park. The very calm and quiet valley is also known as the Valley of the Priests. Pasabag Valley has a unique characteristic structure. You can see quite large fairy chimneys in the valley.

Meskendir Valley

Meskendir Valley, which stretches from Ortahisar to Cavusin, is approximately 4.5 km long. You will reach the valley by descending a steep slope. You will pass through tunnels on your walk along the Meskendir Valley. When you walk the Meskendir Valley for about 1 hour, you will reach the Red Valley.

Zemi Valley

Zemi Valley is the valley with the longest walking route in Cappadocia, with a length of 5500 meters. The valley is located in the Goreme Open Air Museum, east of Uchisar. Poplar trees also attract attention in the valley where you can observe different bird species.

Bozdag Valley

You can watch fairy-tale landscapes from high places on your Bozdag Valley hike. Offering almost a bird’s eye view of Cappadocia, Bozdag Valley is one of the least known routes among the Cappadocia Valleys.

Pigeon Valley

The name of the Pigeon Valley comes from the pigeon houses that were built by the people living here by carving the fairy chimneys. The length of the valley between Uchisar and Goreme is approximately 4 km.

Ihlara Valley

Ihlara Valley is very important because; One of the most famous valleys of Cappadocia is Ihlara Valley. The valley, which is the second-largest canyon in the world, has a depth of 100 m and a length of 15 km. Ihlara Valley is located within the provincial borders of Aksaray. According to sources, the valley is the place where Christianity spread in Anatolia.

Devrent Valley

Devrent Valley in Avanos is also known as Hayal Valley. The reason for this is the shapes of the fairy chimneys in Devrent Valley. The fairy chimneys here resemble animal shapes.

Cappadocia Turkey Churches

It is known that there are about 400 churches in Cappadocia Turkey. The most visited churches in the region are Yılanlı Church, Dark Church, Direkli Church, Cross Church, and Yovakim-Anna Churches. Apart from these, Cavusin Church, John the Baptist Church, Üzümlü Church, and Kırkdamaltı Churches are also very popular.

Yilanli Church and Dark Church

The Yılanlı Church and the Dark Church are located in Goreme Open Air Museum. The Yılanlı Church draws attention with its religious motifs and also frescoes. The Dark Church, on the other hand, is a dimly lit church worthy of its name. Despite the low light, the murals in the church are quite impressive.

Yovakim-Anna Church and Church of the Three Crosses

Yovakim-Anna Church has a very rare Virgin Mary fresco. On the other hand, the Three

Cross Church has motifs of three carved crosses on its ceiling. These two churches are located in the Gulludere Valley near Goreme.

Cavusin Church and John the Baptist Church

The most famous churches of Cavusin Village are Cavusin Church and also John the Baptist Church. Cavusin Church was built by the Byzantine Emperor of the period. The Cavusin Church was included in the World Cultural Heritage list in 1985. John the Baptist Church. It was built in the name of John, the baptism of Jesus. In addition, the holy relics of Christianity were kept in the church.

Mast Church and Crusader Church

Other famous churches in Cavusin are Direkli Church and Cross Church. The Pillar Church, the Virgin Mary, Child Jesus, and also the prophets are striking. The most striking aspect of the Cross Church is the cross motif on its ceiling. At the same time, the palm motifs in the church attract attention.

Uzumlu Church

The Uzumlu Church, which is at the entrance of Kızılcukur Valley, takes its name from the grape motifs in it. Uzumlu Church is also known as Saint Theodoros Trion Church.

Kirkdamaltı Church

Kırkdamaltı Church, one of the largest churches in Ihlara Valley, is located in Belisırma Village. Another name for Kırkdamaltı Church is St. George’s Church. The hexagonal church was built by a Georgian princess.

Kaymakli Underground City

There is a 7 km long tunnel between Kaymaklı Underground City and Derinkuyu Underground City. 4 floors of the underground city with 8 floors are open for visitors.

Ozkonak Underground City

It is thought that Ozkonak Underground City was built in 400 BC. The underground city, which was founded by carving the rocks under the leadership of St. Basil, is a suitable place to live for a long time.

Mazi Underground City

Mazı Underground City, 18 km south of Urgup, is located in Mazı Village. Mazı Underground City, which was built during the Roman period, has 4 entrances. It was discovered by a shepherd in 1995.

Tatlarin Underground City

Discovered in 1975 but opened to visitors in 1991, Tatlarin Underground City has three entrances. It is also known as Acıgöl Underground City. Tatlarin Underground City is located in Tatlarin Town of Acıgol, Nevsehir.

Ozluce Underground City

The name of Ozluce Underground City, which is 6 km away from Kaymaklı Town, comes from the village where it is located. The single-story underground city is not open to visitors due to the risk of collapse.

Sivasa Gokcetoprak Underground City

Sivasa Gokcetoprak Underground City is 35 km away from the Gulsehir district of Nevsehir. The first to discover the underground city were also French researchers who came here in 1989. It differs from other underground cities in terms of geological structure.

Cappadocia Museums

The Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Valley and Open Air Museum, Guray Museum, Chez Galip Hair Museum, and Cappadocia Art and History Museum are among the most popular Cappadocia Museums.

Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum, which was a monastery between the 4th and 13th centuries, is one of the most visited places in Cappadocia Turkey. The museum is 2 km from the center of Goreme. It hosts important structures such as the Girls and Boys Monastery, St. Barbara Chapel, and Carıklı Church. Goreme Open Air Museum was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985.

Zelve Valley and Open Air Museum

Zelve Valley and Open-Air Museum are located between Avanos and Goreme. Many traces can be seen in the valley between the 8th and 13th centuries. In addition, Cappadocia is one of the most beautiful places to watch fairy chimneys.

Guray Museum

Guray Museum serves as a private museum in Avanos. Ceramic and also pottery products that we will like very much are exhibited here.

Chez Galip Hair Museum

Chez Galip Hair Museum, which has a very interesting concept, is located in Avanos. 16,000 different women’s hairs are exhibited in the museum. There is also information about whom the exhibited hair belongs to.

Cappadocia Art and History Museum

Cappadocia Art and History Museum are located in Mustafapasa town of Urgup. It welcomes its visitors in the 150-year-old Great Sinasos Mansion. More than 2000 dolls are exhibited in the museum.

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey 

Turkey Cappadocia fairy chimneys are also known as the symbol of Cappadocia all over the world. Fairy chimneys, known as the Three Graces, are very popular.

Three Beauties Cappadocia Turkey

The three beauties consist of two big and also one small fairy chimney. It is thought that the two large fairy chimneys represent the mother and father, and the smaller one represents the child. It is one of the most photographed places in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Castles

The Ortahisar Castle and Uchisar Castle are also very large Cappadocia castles with great views. Cappadocia with its unique structure has many valleys and castles. Most of them are used for protection and watchtowers.

Ortahisar Castle

Ortahisar Castle, located in Ortahisar, has a height of approximately 110 meters. You can see the fairy chimneys and also the panoramic view of Mount Ercisyes from the castle.

Uchisar Castle

Uchisar Castle can be seen all over Cappadocia. At the same time, when you go to the castle, all of Cappadocia is under your feet. So much so that the summit of the castle is the only place where you can see Cappadocia from a bird’s eye view. In addition, Uchisar Castle is the largest fairy chimney in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Turkey Villages

Cappadocia villages include Belisırma Village, Cavusin Village, and also Mustafapasa Village.

Belisırma Village

Belisırma Village is located in the Ihlara Valley. The village is one of the spreading points of Christianity in Anatolia. The village, where you will find calm and also peace, stands out with its natural beauties as well as its historical ruins.

Cavusin Village

Cavusin Village is one of the oldest villages of Cappadocia. There are many famous churches in the village, which is a few kilometers away from Göreme.

Mustafapasa Village

Mustafapasa Village, an old Greek town, is also known as Sinasos. There are also many mansions left by the Greeks in the region. Most of these mansions serve as restaurants, hotels, or museums today.