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

Visit Cappadocia The Land of Beautiful Horses

Where are the horses?

It is said that Cappadocians have the best horses of Anatolia which was famous in Persian land. That is why they called their country as " Katpatutka" which means the land of beautiful horses. With horses or without them I can say Cappadocia is a beautiful land and you must visit there once in your life.

Horses of Cappadocia, found them at Akhal Teke Horse Ride Center

Deep in the heart of Anatolia, Cappadocia offers surreal scenery, adventure activities, and an in-depth look into the history of Christianity. The lunar landscape is dotted with rocks nicknamed “Fairy Chimneys.”

Couldnt find a horse?Then ride a chimney!

Created because of wind and water erosion, some of them have been inhabited for many years, with rooms, windows, and staircases laboriously curved inside creating 5-storey structures. Known as cave homes and hotels, they are one of the main attractions of the region.

Beautiful Cave Hotel in Capppadocia, Dere Suites

Cappadocia’s geological quirks, plus the wealth of caves and hideaways, have made it a place of refuge since biblical times, when it was popular with Christians fleeing persecution. Their legacy includes the underground cities at Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı as well as the painted cave churches found in the Goreme and Zelve valleys.

Cappadocia has a steppe climate; there is a great temperature difference between day and night. The average temperature is +23 Degrees-Celsius (73 F) in summer and -2 Degrees-Celsius (28 F) in winter. It is cooler and drier than popular tourist areas of the Mediterranean and the Aegean coasts.