City: Cappadocia
Top Things to do in Cappadocia
Things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Buyukakten Temenni YeraltI Evi
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Cappadocia Art & History Museum
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
3. Urgup Museum
4. Guray Museum
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
The first and unique underground ceramic museum in the world.
Reviewed By Andyrock81 - Rockhampton, Australia
This museum/gallery houses small a collection of ancient artefacts, and a large collection of art/ceramics from local artists. Their main focus however, is the museum shop, which has a very large collection of ceramic items: plates, bowls, jugs displayed across multiple rooms. The painting techniques were explained and we were able to watch some of the artists at work. The staff in the museum and shop were helpful, not too pushy either. Prices were reasonable and are fixed so there was no awkward haggling. We ended up buying a few small items. If you are staying in Goreme, there is a bus every hour to Avanos for 5TL each way. Entrance fee is 10TL, please note the museum pass is not accepted here as this is a privately owned museum.
5. Culture Museum
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
