Places to Visit in Cappadocia

Cappadocia has hosted many civilizations and has thousands of years of history. It is a region where night and day are different, as if out of fairy tale books. That’s why everyone should see this fascinating place that smells of history. We have explained the important places in this region in detail in our article on Places to Visit in Cappadocia.

Goreme Open Air Museum

Your first stop, where you will feel like you have embarked on a short journey in history, will be the Göreme Open Air Museum. Because it is a place that will enchant you with its history and architecture. Göreme Open Air Museum, one of the few historical places of Cappadocia and the world, was turned into a museum in 1950 and opened to visitors. In 1985, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this place, which has witnessed hundreds of experiences in history, there are houses, living spaces, churches and chapels carved into stone. At the same time, this place has the title of the largest open-air museum in our country. We can say that the things you can see in this museum are limitless. For example; Fairy chimneys , the unique beauty of Cappadocia, rock tombs, almost all churches and monasteries are located in this museum. Also, this is where the monastic education system began.

Valley of Lovers

Who wouldn’t want to go on a fairy-tale journey in Cappadocia… There is a rumor about how the Valley of Lovers, which will enchant you with its extraordinary beauty, got its name. It is not known whether this rumor is true or not, but this rumor has been told in the region for years. According to legend, ten families used to live in the village. Two of these families were fighting with each other and the whole village was divided into two because of that fight. Later, the village people thought that if two young people from these two quarreling families got married, the matter would be over. These two young people fell in love with each other at first sight. They even got married a short time later. However, even though this marriage was, it did not have a result as expected by the villagers. In fact, families became more hostile to each other. Families who could not afford this marriage killed the young man. Unable to bear the death of the young man, the young woman committed suicide. Thereupon, God rained stones on that village and all of the families in the two families died with those falling stones. Then the name of that region became “Lovers Valley”.

The Lovers Valley is also known as the Baglidere Valley. Since vehicles cannot enter this area, it is necessary to walk for a certain period of time. Although this road to walk may seem long, the unique beauty you will see at the end will be worth all the effort and tiredness on the way you walk. At the end of the road, the vivid colors and flawless beauty of the fairy chimneys, one of the unique beauties of Cappadocia, will be standing in front of you with all their splendor.

Places to Visit in Cappadocia Pigeon Valley

This valley, which provides a visual feast with its lush nature, is located in an area of ​​4 kilometers from Uçhisar to Göreme. Pigeon Valley got its name from pigeon nests carved into stones. You should take a walk among the beauty of the flowing waterfalls in the valley and the sounds of birds, as well as see the uniquely beautiful vegetation.

Valley of the Swords

Motor vehicles are not allowed to enter this valley, which has a supernatural beauty. Usually horse tour or ATV tour in CappadociaThese recreational vehicles are used in the valleys we mentioned because there is The valleys, which were used for shelter in the past, now contain many abandoned caves. Pigeon houses still used today are available in the region. Although there are sometimes narrowing areas in the valley, you will reach a small canyon when you follow the Kılıçlar Stream. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to walk around the entire valley. Kılıçlar Valley joins with Maskendir Valley at the end of the road. A different beauty awaits you in this valley. When you climb to the top of the valley, the balloons flying overhead, the deep blue sky and the magnificent beauty of Kılıçlar Valley create a visual feast. This place is also known as one of the smallest valleys of Goreme. In addition, among the unique beauty of the valley on the way in summer, You can buy orange and pomegranate juice from the vendors on the road and both cool off and enjoy your trip. There are also 2 churches in the valley. These are the Kılıçlar Church and the Virgin Mary Church.

Cavusin Town

Çavuşin Town, one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, prepares us for a journey in time with its history and preserving its beauty from history. People carved the inside of the fairy chimneys and built houses for themselves in this region. This area, still inhabited by locals, is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Since the mostly Christian people lived in Çavuşin Town at the time, churches are dense in this region. The most important of these is the Çavuşin Church. Because there are frescoes on the walls of this church that describe important events in history, and there are pictures of important people on the walls. You can also find wonderful landscapes for photography lovers in this place. For trekking enthusiasts, it hosts hiking trails where you can take a walk.

Places to Visit in Cappadocia Three Beauties

Another important touristic place that should not be missed when it comes to Cappadocia is the Three Beauties. It is the most visited region by domestic and foreign tourists. In addition, Three Beauties, which hosts close to 2 million people a year, has become like the symbol of Cappadocia. It is a place where every tourist who comes to Cappadocia takes pictures and does not forget to visit. Üç Güzeller is located in Ürgüp district of Cappadocia. In addition, the Three Beauties attract the attention of tourists not only with their appearance but also with the legend about them.

The legend of the Three Graces is as follows: In ancient times, there lived a sultan and his daughter, a princess. The princess fell in love with a shepherd and they fled and got married. However, the sultan did not want this marriage. Later, the princess and the shepherd had children. The princess thought that maybe her father would soften when she saw her grandson. He went to the sultan, but things did not go as he wanted. And his father expelled them from the palace. In addition, the sultan put soldiers behind the princess and the shepherd and ordered the soldiers to kill them. Now that the princess and the shepherd had nowhere to run, they began to pray to God. They said, “O Allah, show us your miracle”. Then their voices were heard by God and they were turned into stone to be saved. Three Beauties fairy chimneys, as the name suggests, are three in number. The foremost is the shepherd,

Gomeda Valley

Gomeda Valley is one of the places you should stop by when you go to Cappadocia if you like mysterious, mysterious and a little fear. It is an inescapable opportunity for those who love to hike in the valley. This valley, which has a different and attractive beauty in every season, offers you a perfect walk in the autumn dominated by yellow and orange colors. In summer, it offers the opportunity to take a walk accompanied by the sunlight filtering through the lush trees. It prepares you to both travel and take a little tour in history. The historical structures carved from the rock around bring the past to you like today.

Uchisar Castle

Uçhisar Castle is located in the highest settlement of Cappadocia. There are areas to meet the needs such as rooms, cellars, graves and warehouses. It is a defensive castle used against Arab raids in the Roman Period. It has also become a tourist attraction today. It is known that people lived around the castle until 1960. Uchisar Castle entrance fee is 4 TL for students and 8 TL for adults. The castle is open 7 days a week from 07:30 to 17:30.

Places to Visit in Cappadocia Wish Tree

When it comes to Cappadocia, it is impossible to miss the famous evil eye beaded wish tree. Wish Tree is located on the Pigeon Valley viewing hill. If the tourists have a wish, they wish that wish and hang an evil eye bead on the tree. They believe that the hung evil eye bead makes the wish come true. And most tourists say that after hanging the evil eye bead, they feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

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