The most beautiful places of Cappadocia
The best of Cappadocia
Cappadocia is definitely one of the most beautiful and interesting areas in all of Turkey. Here you will find thousands of rock towers created by the erosion of volcanic material. In addition, several volcanoes and especially traces of early Christianity in the form of a number of churches with beautiful frescoes mined in the rock massifs. Let's take a look at the most interesting places in Cappadocia
Valley of Love (Baglidere vadi)
Valley with unique rock formations
To the northwest of Göreme is perhaps the most interesting valley in Cappadocia – Love Valley. The local rock formations are really very high and interestingly shaped. It is less than two kilometers walk from Göreme continue reading
Rose Valley (Güllüdere vadi)
The most beautiful valley of Cappadocia
The Pink Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Cappadocia. You will find it about halfway between Göreme and Çavuşin. There are hundreds of rock formations in pink. Above the valley there are a number of beautiful churches in the rock caves. From the valley you can climb the mountain Boztepe for beautiful views continue reading
Ihlara Canyon
The most famous canyon in Cappadocia
In Cappadocia you will find not only beautiful rock formations, but also one very nice canyon – Ihlar. A hiking trail leads through the canyon, so you can spend a nice day here. In addition, just a short walk from the massive volcano Hasan Dagi, another nice hike destination. continue reading
Uchisar Rock Castle
The highest tuff hill in Cappadocia
One of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia is the rock castle Uchisar. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. continue reading
Dusk over GÖREME
Cappadocia center
The last rays of the setting sun over the city mysteriously complemented the melodies from the local Islamic mosques. continue reading
Volcano Erciyes Dagi
The highest mountain in Central Anatolia
Almost exactly in the center of Turkey rises over the great city of Kayseri a massive, almost five thousand meters high volcano Erciyes Dagi (3 917 m asl). The starting point to the mountain is from the ski resort (2 200 m asl) lying on the road Develi-Kaysei. The mountain itself has steep scree slopes, so that the final ascent is not very pleasant. continue reading
Selime
Village near the canyon and Table Mountain
Selime is a village located by the river Melendiz directly below Table Mountain with a number of carved rock dwellings. The most famous of these is Selime Katedrali. continue reading
Hasan Dagi
Volcano in central Anatolia
Hasan Dagi volcano (3,268 meters above sea level) is the second highest mountain in central Anatolia (after Erciyes Dagi). It exceeds the surrounding plateau by more than two kilometers. The ascent is relatively light. continue reading
The underground city of Derinkuyu
A unique monument in Cappadocia
In Cappadocia you will come across several huge underground cities, found in modern times mostly by accident. The most famous of these is Derinkuyu, located south of Neşehir. It is unbelievable that up to 20,000 people could live here. The city reaches up to 85 meters deep continue reading
View of the city
A picturesque town in Cappadocia
The ancient „castle“ above the city can be reached by a few steps between the streets of the town. At the top we have amazing views of the landscape. continue reading
