What to see in Cappadocia?

Cappadocia has a beautiful nature and history so there are lots to see in the region. You must spend at least 3 days to enjoy and see the highlights.

Cappadocia,Turkey

Visit Cave Churches & Goreme Open air museum

There is more to Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscape than meets the eye. Take a closer book and you will discover hidden dwellings and subterranean churches, for it was here that early Christians escaping from persecution lived and worshipped. Of an estimated 3,000 cave churches in the area, some are open to the public, the most impressive of which are located in the Goreme Open Air Museum. The Tokali and Karanlik church, are among the best preserved with vivid frescoes.

Cave Church in Goreme Museum

Visit Underground Cities

Archaeologists believe the Hittites were the starters of the underground communities and in the 6th and 7th century, they were expanded by early Christians with the addition of air shafts, kitchens, living quarters, churches, water wells, horse stables and wine cellars. Christians used the elaborate subterranean systems as both a shelter and a safe place to worship. You should not miss a visit to Derinkuyu underground city that is the largest of 36 in the area. It covers 4 square kilometers and sheltered 2,000 households on seven floors reaching a depth of 70 to 85 meters.

Lost in an Underground City

Valleys and Other places to see

•        Ihlara Valley

•        Cavusin Village

•        Soganli Valley

•        Selime Monastery

•        Belisirma Village

•        Pasabag and Zelve Valleys

•        Avanos & Kızılırmak River

Walking in Cappadocia Valleys