City: Cappadocia
Top Things to do in Cappadocia
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Cappadocia, Turkey
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. Goreme National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,139 reviews
Reviewed By localfoodiebih - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
We visited Goreme in Oktober 2019. It was part of our honeymoon trip and we are still sad because we didnt spent at least couple days more at this magical place. We have heard about is before we came, we saw photos and videos, but believe me you cannot describe how beautiful this place is. It is perfect in September or October to visit since during the summer it is too hot. You can stay at cave hotels, visit open air museum, take one of the tours to visit couple more villages and underground cities and learn more about their tradition, culture and history of course. Prepare yourself to wake up early in the morning and visit Point of View place (ask locals) about directions and enjoy the view over the valley lighten by morning sun and hot air ballons.
2. Goreme Open-Air Museum
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4.5 based on 6,764 reviews
One of the top attractions in the region, this outdoor museum contains the remains of many churches carved into the famous Cappadocia stone. Of note are the many excellent frescoes that can be seen when exploring the various structures.
Reviewed By wheretonau - New York City, United States
Cappadocia-- Located in central Turkey is known for its distinctive " fairy chimneys," tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Göreme and near by valleys. This by far has been one of my favorite places to visit, with a moon like landscape, underground cities, cave churches daiting back to the Byzantine era and houses carved in the rocks! This region took my breath away...
3. Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri
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4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
At one time up to 20,000 people lived in this underground city carved 18 storeys deep into the Cappadocia earth. Today, 8 floors of rooms, tunnels and passageways are open for public viewing.
Reviewed By 596aarong - Los Angeles, United States
If you want a unique experience, then any of Cappadocia's underground cities will fill the bill. The fact that Derinkuyu exists at all is amazing. I highly recommend it... just watch your head, as many of the passageways are so small you have to bend over in half to get through. Not for the claustrophobic or faint of heart.
4. Uchisar Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,662 reviews
Reviewed By esat_dursun - Nevsehir, Turkey
Quite pretty view and visit for the Unique landscape... And old Castle to defense the city for sudden attacks. The museum entrance fee is quite cheap and provided at the entrance ticket sale office..
5. Pasabag
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4.5 based on 1,013 reviews
Reviewed By msa23_2000 - Chino Hills, United States
This is brilliant. Spend about 45 minutes walk around and take great pictures. It was an unbelievable landscape. Beautiful and breathtaking.
6. Pigeon Valley
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4.5 based on 2,232 reviews
Reviewed By travelingwithtw0kids - Ankara, Turkey
Very beautiful walk. Amazing surroundings. The signs should get some maintenance though. Many disappeared so sometimes we had difficulties finding our way.
7. Ihlara Valley
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4.5 based on 1,204 reviews
Reviewed By 36furkant
Among one of the world’s biggest canyons, the Ihlara is like an open-air museum, with its historical and natural beauty U should go down 382 steps of stairs to see the valley’s stunning landscape of course descend back ????While you hike, you’ll see the famous dwellings, hidden cave churches decorated with frescoes and houses located at the hills in different altitudes. The hours of hiking were worth it anyway and I got I good pictures
8. Devrent Valley
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Known as "Imagination Valley", this region contains rock formations that look almost like sculptures.
Reviewed By jolinpl
Most visit place if you are in Cappadocia . Try the Turkish pistachio ice cream for about 10 liras . Best ice- cream ever.
9. Fairy Chimneys
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4.5 based on 1,989 reviews
Reviewed By claudiast - Rockville, United States
This rock formations that were formed through centuries of volcanic activity offer the most amazing shapes snd there is even a church in the caves. Amazing experience
10. Cappadocia Cave Dwellings
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,077 reviews
Reviewed By ekalideen - Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful and amazing sight to behold! We will definitely be back with our family. We spoke to many of the young kids who were there on an excursion and they had so much info and fun insights on Turkish culture.
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