Nestled in the heart of the Anatolian Peninsula in Turkey, Cappadocia is a beautiful area dotted with a plethora of tourist spots. The region has a unique moon-like landscape, and is home to underground cities, cave churches and buildings carved out of rocks. Cappadocia is considered among the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey.
There are a number of points of attraction in Cappadocia. Some of the famous tourist places in the region are
Rock city in Goreme
Goreme Open Air Museum - One of the distinguished sites in central Turkey, this museum is the most visited site of the monastic communities in Cappadocia. This complex houses over 30 rock-carved churches and chapels containing some beautiful frescoes that date back from the 9th to the 11th centuries.
Pottery town Avanos
Ürgüp
Uçhisar
Ortahisar
Underground cities in Kaymakli, Derinkuyu, Özkonak
Old Greek houses in Sinasos
Underground cities of Zelve, Çavusin, Urgup, Mustafapasa, and Ihlara Canyon
The popular activities that you can indulge in while in Cappadocia include exciting balloon rides, hiking, and playing golf at Cross Golf.
You can reach Cappadocia quite conveniently. The Kayseri Airport is the nearest airport from Cappadocia. Kayseri being situated on a busy railway route, trains to Kayseri are easily available. Excellent bus services to Nevsehir and Goreme helps you reach Cappadocia by road.
There are several well-furnished hotels in Cappadocia where you can stay on your trip to Cappadocia. These hotels are outstanding options for accommodation. There are some cave hotels in the city, carved out of native rock. Some of the well-known hotels in Cappadocia are the Village Cave Hotel in Cavusin, the Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi Hotel, and the Burcu Kaya Hotel. Excellent options for dining and wining are available in Cappadocia.
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