CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia is located in the village of Uchisar and is only an hour’s flight from Istanbul.
The magical ‘fairy chimney’ landscape of Cappadocia is truly awe-inspiring. Formed by ancient volcanic deposits that erupted millions of years ago, Cappadocia eroded over thousands of years into hundreds of spectacular columns. The volcanic soft rock allowed houses, churches and monasteries to be carved out. Over 30 rock-hewn churches and chapels can be found in the region, dating from the 9th-10th centuries.
Cappadocia is also home to 36 ancient underground cities, including the famous city of Derinkuyu, which could house up to 20,000 people in its 18 floors. Kaymakli underground city is also a must visit and consists of 8 floors underground that could house up to 3,000 people. It was mainly used during the Byzantine period for protection from invading armies.
Other notable sights include the Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag, Devrent and the Forgotten Cave Churches.
