Places to Visit

Must-see sights in Cappadocia: open-air museum, underground cities, castles and fairy chimneys.

Göreme Open Air Museum

Göreme Open Air Museum

The monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Byzantine rock churches and frescoes; The most visited historical spot in Cappadocia.

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Derinkuyu Underground City

Derinkuyu Underground City

The multi-storey underground city, which goes to a depth of approximately 85 meters and can accommodate thousands of people; The deepest shelter in Cappadocia.

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Kaymaklı Underground City

Kaymaklı Underground City

It is the second largest underground city, an alternative to Derinkuyu, known for its wider horizontal corridors.

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Ihlara Valley (Place to Visit)

Ihlara Valley (Place to Visit)

Green canyon carved by the Melendiz River; The nature paradise of Cappadocia with its rock churches and cool walking routes.

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Paşabağ (Valley of the Priests)

Paşabağ (Valley of the Priests)

One of the most iconic geological sights of Cappadocia, with its multi-headed, mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

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Zelve Ruins

Zelve Ruins

A large rock settlement and monastery area spread over three valleys, inhabited until the 1950s.

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Devrent Valley (Dream Valley)

Devrent Valley (Dream Valley)

A short but photogenic valley stop famous for its rock formations resembling animal and human silhouettes.

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Kızılçukur (Place to Visit)

Kızılçukur (Place to Visit)

The viewing and photography point of the valley, famous for its red-pink rock tones and sunset; One of the most romantic views of Cappadocia.

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Selime Monastery

Selime Monastery

At the northern end of Ihlara Valley, the magnificent monastery complex carved into the rock and the view that has been the subject of cinema scenes.

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Three Beauties

Three Beauties

Three iconic fairy chimneys rising side by side near Ürgüp; short stop and classic photo spot.

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Uchisar Castle

Uchisar Castle

The highest natural rock castle in Cappadocia; The number one viewing point for 360 degree panoramas and sunsets.

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Ortahisar Castle

Ortahisar Castle

The rock castle dominating the town; It offers a quieter climb and local textured panorama compared to Uçhisar.

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Özkonak Underground City

Özkonak Underground City

It is a quieter underground city alternative near Avanos compared to Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı.

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Mazikoy Underground City

Mazikoy Underground City

A lesser-known, quiet underground city around Ortahisar; A short and authentic discovery stop.

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Sobesos Ancient City

Sobesos Ancient City

Late Roman–Byzantine settlement ruins with mosaics near Mustafapaşa; A quiet archeology stop.

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Aciksaray

Aciksaray

A large, free-flowing ruin area near Gülşehir, where fairy chimneys and carved spaces coexist.

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Ağzıkarahan

Ağzıkarahan

Monumental caravanserai from the Seljuk period; Trace of the historical trade route on the Aksaray-Cappadocia line.

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Nevşehir Museum

Nevşehir Museum

The museum in the city center that explains the historical context of Cappadocia with its archeology and ethnography collections.

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