City: Cappadocia
Top Things to do in Cappadocia
Things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
Restaurants in Cappadocia
1. Ala Kilise
2. Keslik Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 764usmanm
We hired a car on our week in Cappadocia and were on our way back to Urgup from the Soganli valley (great place) when we saw the sign for the monastery and decided to stop. It’s quite close to Urgup, I would say about 10km. The guide explained that this is a 13th century monastery which originally had a Greek Orthodox Church in it and later on another church was added. The site is quite neat and you have access to spectacular valley views, inside the main church there are numerous frescoes which the guide talks through and explains, it says no photos but I snapped away and the guide did not tell me off...it costs 10tl per person, all good for a bit of history and rest stop on a long drive.
3. Kolonlu Kilise
4. Uzumlu Kilise
5. Yuksek Kilise
6. Mustafapasa Yeni Cami
7. St.Theodore Church
9. ManastIr Vadisi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
