{"id":450,"date":"2022-03-22T14:17:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/the-magnificent-cappadocia-region-and-must-see-places\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:53:37","slug":"the-magnificent-cappadocia-region-and-must-see-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/the-magnificent-cappadocia-region-and-must-see-places\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magnificent Cappadocia Region and Must-See Places"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Cappadocia Region;  It has a unique culture with its nature, history and legends.  It is in the form of an open-air museum with its unique landscapes, Fairy Chimneys, churches carved into the rocks, and houses.  Cappadocia Region was ranked 5th in the &#8220;New 25 Wonders of the World&#8221; List published by Times magazine.  There is no other place where Fairy Chimneys, which can be seen in several parts of the world, are seen as intensely as in Cappadocia.  The region has been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List since 1985.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cappadocia Region;  It is a large region that includes Nev\u015fehir, K\u0131r\u015fehir, Ni\u011fde, Aksaray and Kayseri.  There are various structures in the region that were formed about 60 million years ago.  These structures were formed as a result of the erosion of the soft layer of the volcanic ash land by wind and rain waters over millions of years.  Many structures in the region, which are formed by natural conditions, also have parts shaped by human hands.  Fairy Chimneys, which are located in the region and have hosted various lives, are among the magical structures of the region.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya1-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Traces of human life in the region date back to the Paleolithic period.  The region, where the Hittites lived, later became one of the important centers of Christianity.  Underground cities, fairy chimneys and caves in the region became more important during the Roman period when Christianity was forbidden.  There are churches carved into the rocks and cities built underground in the region, which allows the Christian religion to be lived in privacy and security.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-gizemli-yapi-peri-bacalari-ve-olusumu\"><strong>Mysterious Structure Fairy Chimneys and their Formation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fairy Chimneys are among the most mysterious structures in the region.  The formation of these historical structures, which make the Cappadocia region a special geography, is also very interesting.  According to the data obtained as a result of geological excavations, active volcanoes and nature were effective in the formation of Fairy Chimneys.  Many researchers and travelers from various parts of the world visit the region in order to see these historical beauties, which are very popular.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1831\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya3-1024x512.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1831\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Fairy Chimneys are a different formation in which there are cap-shaped rocks on a conical body.  While the body of the chimneys consists of volcanic tuff, the cap on the body consists of harder rocks.  These rocks, which are hard and durable, apply pressure to the lower part of the body, thus preventing wind erosion on the body.<\/p>\n<p>Fairy Chimneys were used as structures where Christians could worship centuries ago.  The houses of worship built in the 3rd century have survived to the present day by undergoing various abrasions.  Many tribes and empires dominated the region.  For this reason, it is possible to see the traces of different civilizations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" width=\"841\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya2.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kapadokya2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" width=\"841\" height=\"440\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>60 million years ago, the Taurus Mountains rose and the fault line was compressed.  Due to the compressed fault line, the volcanoes in the region exploded.  When the volcanoes started to spew lava at the same time, the lava descended to the Cappadocia plain of Nev\u015fehir.  For this reason, inland sea lakes and streams in the region have completely dried up.  A 150-meter-long ash and lava layer was formed in the region.  The resulting lava and ashes contain basalt chemically.  Basalt formed hard rocks.  The flood waters flowing in the region started to beat the rocks and deep undulating valleys emerged.  In these valleys, many formations have emerged over time with effects such as wind erosion, rain, flood waters.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Most Beautiful Places to See in Cappadocia<\/strong>;<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Pasabag Priests Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1832\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pasabag.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pasabag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1832\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Pa\u015faba\u011f Priests Valley is one of the most visited places where Fairy Chimneys can be seen best.  It was used as a hermitage by monks and priests at the time.  There are many monasteries, churches, chapels and settlements carved into the rocks in the valley.  At the same time, there are structures such as many tunnels, churches and mills.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Derinkuyu Underground City<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/derinkuyu.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/derinkuyu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Derinkuyu district of Cappadocia <a href=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/turkiyeyi-saran-yeralti-tunelleri-ve-sehirleri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>underground cities<\/strong> <\/a>It is famous for.  There are approximately 500 underground cities in Derinkuyu, which is 30 kilometers from Nev\u015fehir.  The history of the underground cities dates back to the Assyrians.  There are 8-storey underground cities that are large enough to accommodate approximately 50 thousand people and go underground.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Devrent Dream Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1835\" width=\"840\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/devrent-1.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/devrent-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1835\" width=\"840\" height=\"517\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The place, also known as Devrent Valley or Hayal Valley, is the place where the most interesting fairy chimneys of Cappadocia are located.  The Fairy Chimneys in this valley are more like animal and human shapes.  For this reason, it is named as Dream Valley.  The valley is among the places worth seeing with its nature and landscapes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Zelve Valley and Open Air Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1836\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/zelve.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/zelve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1836\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Zelve Valley and Open Air Museum are among the most visited popular valleys of Cappadocia.  It is one of the places where the Fairy Chimneys can be seen best.  There are many buildings from the 8th and 13th centuries.  Many monasteries carved into the rocks by man, settlements such as churches and Fairy Chimneys can be seen in the region.  It is a very suitable place for hiking and trekking.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Three Beauties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1837\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Uc-Guzeller.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Uc-Guzeller.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1837\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Three Beauties consists of 3 Fairy Chimneys with the most prominent mushroom hat form.  Different legends are told about the Three Beauties, who have become the symbol of Cappadocia.  The most common is the myth that two young people who love each other turn to stone as a result of not being able to reunite.  It is believed that from the Three Graces, the front one is the shepherd of the fairy chimney, the middle one is the child and the one behind is the princess.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pigeon Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1838\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/guvercinlik.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/guvercinlik.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1838\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>G\u00fcvercinlik Valley is among the most known and visited places with its impressive nature.  The valley between Ko\u00e7hisar and G\u00f6reme takes its name from pigeons.  It is possible to walk and feed the pigeons in the valley, which has a magnificent view.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Love Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ask-Vadisi-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ask-Vadisi-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Love Valley is a valley that starts from \u00d6rencik and ends on G\u00f6reme, Avanos road.  The valley, which has a very fantastic image, is among the most chosen places for marriage proposals.  For this reason, it was named Love Valley.  It is a very popular place for Jeep Safari and ATV tours.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Uchisar Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1840\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Uchisar-Kalesi.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Uchisar-Kalesi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1840\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>U\u00e7hisar Castle, which is a very flamboyant structure, consists of 2 Fairy Chimneys.  The larger fairy chimney is called A\u011fan&#8217;s Castle, and the smaller one is called Sergeant&#8217;s Castle.  The Castle, which can be seen from all over Cappadocia, is the largest Fairy Chimney of the region.  From the summit of the castle, it is possible to see Cappadocia comfortably from a bird&#8217;s eye view.  It offers an unforgettable view at sunsets and when the balloons take off.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kizilcukur Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1842\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kizilcukur-Vadisi-1.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kizilcukur-Vadisi-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1842\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley is one of the regions where sunrises and sunsets can be watched best.  Due to its scenery and colors, the valley attracts a lot of attention from both local and foreign tourists.  In the K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley, which is known as the most beautiful valley of Cappadocia, safari tours are organized by horse and ATV.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gulludere Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1843\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gulludere-Vadisi.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gulludere-Vadisi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1843\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>G\u00fcll\u00fcdere Valley is located between G\u00f6reme and \u00c7avu\u015fin Village.  In the valley, where the Fairy Chimneys are best observed, the rocks turn rose-colored with the sunlight.  It takes its name from these rose-colored rocks.  The valley is among the best places to watch the sunset in Cappadocia.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Valley of the Swords<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1845\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kiliclar-Vadisi-1024x576.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kiliclar-Vadisi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1845\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The valley near G\u00f6reme got its name from the sword-shaped Fairy Chimneys.  It is one of the places that best shows the way of life of people who have lived since the past.  Safari tours and nature walks are organized.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ihlara Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1846\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ihlara-Vadisi.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ihlara-Vadisi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1846\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Ihlara Valley is a very impressive 10 kilometers long canyon.  There are many monasteries, churches, settlements and Fairy Chimneys formed by natural means or man-made in the valley.  It is an ideal place for hiking.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hope Hill<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1847\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Temenni-Tepesi.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Temenni-Tepesi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1847\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Temenni Hill is a rock hill located in the very center of \u00dcrg\u00fcp, at an altitude of 80 meters.  On the hill, which is famous for its scenery, there are two cupolas and tombs of important people.  On the hill where K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7arslan Gazi Tomb is located, people tie rags to make wishes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Top Things to Do in Cappadocia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Visiting magnificent underground cities<\/li>\n<li>Walking the full moon in G\u00fcll\u00fcdere Valley<\/li>\n<li>Visiting the free pottery workshop in Avanos<\/li>\n<li>Hiking in G\u00fcvercinlik Valley<\/li>\n<li>Staying in a luxury historic cave or a suite with a jacuzzi with a view of the fairy chimneys<\/li>\n<li>Camping against K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley<\/li>\n<li>watching the sunrise<\/li>\n<li>take a balloon ride<\/li>\n<li>Going on a gondola ride on K\u0131z\u0131l\u0131rmak<\/li>\n<li>Having dinner in restaurants carved into rocks<\/li>\n<li>Visiting the wine cellars<\/li>\n<li>Participating in ATV Safari and Equestrian Safari tours<\/li>\n<li>Watching colorful balloons at sunrise<\/li>\n<li>Watching the sunset in K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley<\/li>\n<li>See the massive stone statues of Andrew Rogers<\/li>\n<li>Attending the Cappadox Festival<\/li>\n<li>to witness the vintage<\/li>\n<li>Attending the Cappadocia bike festival<\/li>\n<li>To see the Hair Museum, one of the strangest museums in the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1848\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sac-muzesi.jpeg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sac-muzesi.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1848\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><figcaption>hair museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><h5>Share<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cappadocia Region; It has a unique culture with its nature, history and legends. It is in the form of an open-air museum with its unique landscapes, Fairy Chimneys, churches carved into the rocks, and houses. Cappadocia Region was ranked 5th in the &#8220;New 25 Wonders of the World&#8221; List published by Times magazine. There is &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":451,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-where"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/450\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}