Places to Visit
Must-see sights in Cappadocia: open-air museum, underground cities, castles and fairy chimneys.
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
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
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)
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)
One of the most iconic geological sights of Cappadocia, with its multi-headed, mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
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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)
A short but photogenic valley stop famous for its rock formations resembling animal and human silhouettes.
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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
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 iconic fairy chimneys rising side by side near Ürgüp; short stop and classic photo spot.
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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
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
It is a quieter underground city alternative near Avanos compared to Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı.
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Mazikoy Underground City
A lesser-known, quiet underground city around Ortahisar; A short and authentic discovery stop.
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Sobesos Ancient City
Late Roman–Byzantine settlement ruins with mosaics near Mustafapaşa; A quiet archeology stop.
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Aciksaray
A large, free-flowing ruin area near Gülşehir, where fairy chimneys and carved spaces coexist.
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Ağzıkarahan
Monumental caravanserai from the Seljuk period; Trace of the historical trade route on the Aksaray-Cappadocia line.
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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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