Guide Cappadocia
Everywhere, with you
Immerse yourself in the art of cave churches, culture and traditions, unbelievable rock formations of Cappadocia. Come explore the monasteries, underground cities and valleys of Cappadocia.
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CAPPADOCIA VOYAGER BALLOONS
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Goreme
Göreme, situated 10km from Nevsehir, is found in the area surrounded with valleys, within the Nevþehir-Ürgüp-Avanos triangle. The old names for Göreme are Korama, Matiana, Maccan and Avcilar. Since Göreme was referred as Korama in the earliest written document known from the 6th century, it is thought that that is the oldest name given to the place.
Urgup
One of the most important centers in Cappadocia is Ürgüp, 20km to the east of Nevþehir. Like Göreme, Ürgüp also had different names in history; Osiana (Assiana) in the Byzantine Period, Baþhisar during the Seljuk Peroid, Burgut Castle in the Ottoman Period and Ürgüp as of the early years of the Republic.
Uchisar
Uçhisar is situated at the highest point in the region, on the Nevsehir-Göreme road, just 7km from Nevsehir. It is not known when Uçhisar was first inhabited , however, in style, it resembles Ortahisar and the Selime Kalesi (castle) in the Ihlara Region.
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What makes Cappadocia so exceedingly strange are the twisted, billowing forms found in the rocks, forming a ream landscape.Over millions of years, erosion covered the land with thick layers of volcanic tuff forming rock pinnacles, which were then hewn out by man into unique, evocative monuments.
The name Cappadocia probably derives from the Persian “Katpatukya”, meaning “ the land of the beautiful horses”. It is a land of vast plains, rolling hills, rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes. It is a veritable treasury of historical relics from the Chalcolithic era to the Seljuk Turks period.
Hacibektas
This town gets its name from Haci Bektas-i Veli, who was born in the 13th century in Khorassan, on the border with today's modern day Iran. Haci Bektas recieved his earliest education from Ahmet Yesevi, a learned thinker of that time.
Derinkuyu
Derinkuyu is situated 29km from Nevþehir, on the road to Nigde. The city is approximately 85m deep. It contains all the usual rooms found in an underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.). Apart from these, a large room with a barrel vaulted ceiling on the second floor was a missionary school, the rooms to the left being study rooms.
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Pasabag & Zelve
Pasabag (Monks Valley) contains imposing fairy chimneys, many of which have 3 or 4 caps. Hermitages were carved into these chimneys and used by the monks. St Simeon the Sytlite, founder of an order of “Pillar Saints” lived in isolation in this valley. The ancient town of Zelve now an open air museum, was carved into a natural rock amphitheatre. There are three valleys, the first of which houses all of the official buildings. The second and third valleys are for dwellings.
Red Valley
The Red Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys of Cappadocia with its different kind of rock formations in variety colors. The hidden rock-cut churches in the valley surprise the visitors. You can watch hot air balloon early in the morning in this beautiful valley and lots of options for hiking and horseback riding.
Dark Church
This church is the best example of the 11th century Byzantine Art in Cappadocia. The only source of light is a small opening in the narthex and because of this colors remain unfaded. Its the best well-preserved church of Goreme Open Air Museum and all Cappadocia region. There is an extra entrance fee for this church. We highly recommend you to visit this church. Its worth for every penny.
Ihlara Valley
Ihlara Valley is a canyon, approximately 14 kms length and up to100 metres deep in places. The sheer walls of the canyon make it almost invisble until you are directly upon it. Ihlara, in acient times, was the site of the first medical centre. Later, it became a refuge for the early Christians, and has many rock hewn churches. The frescos include scenes from the New Tastement, a tableu of the forty martyrs and the potraits of local religious leaders.