Places to See in Cappadocia

Looking at the natural beauties and historical heritage of our country, we remember again that we live in an extremely special geography. Undoubtedly, Cappadocia is one of the rarest regions of this special geography with its charming atmosphere and authentic air. Cappadocia is a region that was originally part of Nevsehir Province. However, when we examine the map boundaries of the region, it is seen that certain parts of the provinces of Kırşehir, Niğde, Aksaray and Kayseri are also included in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia is translated into Turkish from the word “Katpatuka”, which means “Land of beautiful horses” in the Persian language. History tells us that the Persians ruled in Cappadocia, and the horses in the region were legendary during these years. In this sense, we can emphasize that the name Cappadocia comes from Persian and draws attention to the wonder of horses in the region. Cappadocia is also a region that was registered as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1985. Let's get to the sights of this unique region, namely Cappadocia…

Places to See in Cappadocia

We have tried to compile the first ones that come to mind for you when it comes to places to see in Cappadocia.

Fairy Chimneys

The Fairy Chimneys are the formations of Cappadocia that spread their name all over the world and have a truly fascinating atmosphere. Fairy Chimneys are located in Urgup district of Nevsehir. Fairy Chimneys are cone-shaped and have a rock block at the top. In fact, Fairy Chimneys, which are completely a natural phenomenon but of course turn into a visual feast over the years, we can say that Cappadocia is the most visible wonder.

What to Do in the Fairy Chimneys?

Among the activities to be done in Fairy Chimneys, the most well-known is dec balloon tour. By passing through the Fairy Chimneys with a balloon, you can intertw dec with the clouds in the sky and have an unforgettable experience. It wouldn't be bad if Fairy Chimneys balloon tour was included in the first place of your list of places where you can take photos in Cappadocia.

Extraordinary Valleys

You can take extremely pleasant walks in the area where the Fairy Chimneys are located, and you can enjoy walking through the valleys, which are a natural wonder with full memories. The most famous of these valleys, which are a unique part of Cappadocia's nature, which allow you to see the fairy chimneys, are the Pasabag Monks Valley, the Valley of Love, the Valley of Zelve and the Valley of Dreams. Don't you want to experience the unique pleasure of trekking in these wonderful valleys that we jun?

Goreme

Goreme is one of the most special places to visit with its cultural texture and mystical air coming from history. One of the places you can visit in Göreme is the Göreme Open Air Museum, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is located in the Göreme National Park with its wonderful natural beauties. In Goreme, you will also have the opportunity to stay in hotels with stone architecture, take a valley walk dec the tufa cliffs and watch the magnificent fairy chimneys. One of the very special places you can visit in Göreme is Love Valley, Hidden Church, Dark Church, Zemi Valley, Cappadocia, which is a candidate to be the important stops of your tour. Stating that every person who goes on a trip to Cappadocia should not go through Göreme without visiting it, we must say that it is necessary to add Cappadocia to your list of places to take photos.

Ihlara Valley

Ihlara Valley is about 65 to 70 km from Nevsehir province. it is located at a distance of. Ihlara Valley, which is located in the Güzelyurt district of Aksaray Province, is in the structure of a canyon. Ihlara Valley is a canyon valley formed by lava erupting from Mount Hasan, a volcanic mountain, and Melendiz Creek is the source of life. Yesil dokuz, which is located in the canyon structure of the Ihlara Valley, is located at the base. These natural wonders are the hidden gardens where the Ihlara Valley comes to life.

Underground Cities

Underground cities are the structures that must be on your list of places to visit in Cappadocia, where you can sail to a completely different experience with its charming air. Some of the underground cities that you can visit in Cappadocia are important structures such as Kaymaklı Underground City, Derinkuyu Underground City, Thuja Underground City, Özkonak Underground City.

Avanos

Avanos, which is one of the places to visit and see Cappadocia, is known for its ceramics and pottery. Avanos, a district of Nevsehir, is a region where water needs are met by the Kızılırmak River. Avanos, which has been home to many huge civilizations such as Hittites, Assyrians, Byzantines, Romans, Seljuks, Ottomans on the historical stage, is an indispensable part of the list of places to visit in Cappadocia.

How to Dress When Going on a Tour of Cappadocia?

Let's also try to give a few small tips on how to dress when going on a tour of Cappadocia. In fact, it will be a guide to which month of the year you are thinking of going to this beautiful region and which clothes you should take with you.

In general, we should mention the following. Cappadocia region is a complete continental climate zone. For this reason, the summer months will be extremely hot and dry, and the winter months will be extremely cold and snowy. Considering these climatic conditions, you may have the ability to decide a little how you should dress when going on a Cappadocia tour. In addition to the choices you will make taking into account the climatic conditions, how to dress when going on a Cappadocia tour, we also have clothing preferences that we can offer you.

Especially in a region that can be extremely hot in summer, we dec that you should definitely take clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, hangers, sunglasses, sneakers, flip-flops, protective sunscreen and hats with you. In winter, we recommend that you keep a thick coat, beret, scarf, gloves, thick sweaters, cargo pants and boots-style shoes with you. Of course, if you think that the weather is much more beautiful in Spring and Autumn, you can consider that the clothes you will take with you will be more seasonal clothes.

Spring and Autumn are already the most preferred seasons to go to Cappadocia. Cappadocia tour will surely anticipate a few activities that you can participate in nature; (ATV safari, Valley, hiking, climbing, hot air balloon tours put on your sweat and effort intensive, such as dust, dirt and mud that could be foreseeable activities.) we recommend that you always take with you alternative clothes and shoes that are protected against sweating, do not hold dust, and can be a replacement. And besides all this, Cappadocia is at the very beginning of the world in terms of places to take photos. For this reason, we would like to say that you should definitely take a quality camera and a high-resolution camera with you.