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Cavusin Castle

Cavusin Castle, located in a small town in Cappadocia, is a beautiful castle carved into a mountain. The castle along with the surrounding houses was inhabited by locals until the 1950s and is a great sightseeing location for those who are interested in Turkey's archaeological heritage. To reach the castle, you will have to walk from the Cavusin Church, through the Cavusin Valley. The top of the Cavusin Castle is an ideal spot to watch the Cappadocia hot air balloons at sunrise. A small rocky path leads to the top of the castle from where you can see the entire valley along with the church and tall earth pillars. Although there are hundreds of rooms in the castle, it is quite difficult to get into them as the paths leading to them are narrow and slippery. Being exposed to natural erosion, the infrastructure of the castle has partially collapsed. Read More

The Dark Church or Karanlik Kilise is the most beautiful cave church in Cappadocia and is famous for its bright and gorgeous paintings on every wall. Located inside a monastery, the church dates back to the mid-11th-century and depicts centuries-old colourful and detailed frescoes. It is located inside the Goreme Open Air Museum and is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its mediaeval monastic heritage. The Dark Church, along with Apple Church and Sandal Church, which are present inside the monastic complex, are known as the three “Column Churches'' because of similarities in their architecture. The original monastery is a must-visit for those who want to take a peek into Turkey's history through the lens of architecture. The cross-in-square church has a half-carved arch above the doorway and four columns, five domes, and three apses. The artwork inside Dark Church is more impressive than many other Cappadocian churches. Read More

Devrent Valley is famous due to its rock formations which are in different shades of pink. It is also known as Imaginary Valley or Pink Valley and is full of numerous naturally formed pillar-like structures, rock formations and the famous fairy chimneys. Many rock formations resemble animals such as a snake, alligator, dolphin, seal, and one even looks like a praying Mary. The valley also offers stunning views of the sunset and is an ideal place for photography. Unlike the other valleys in the region, Devrent Valley was never inhabited by humans and thus has no mad-made structures like castles, troglodyte caves, pigeon homes or rock-hewn churches. One of the best ways to explore the valley is by walking since there are many hiking trails here, but one can also opt for a quad biking, a horse ride or a jeep safari. Read More

The Fairy Chimneys in the Cappadocia region of Turkey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is synonymous with thousands of unique rock formations created due to the erosion of volcanic tuff or soft rock. One of the country’s most popular attractions, they are found predominantly within the Goreme National Park. Some of the most well-known places to see Fairy Chimneys include Zelve Valley, Red Valley, Devrent Valley, and Pigeon Valley. Another way to see these mesmerising structures is while on a hot air balloon ride. The Fairy Chimneys date back millions of years, resemble conic stems topped off with caps of basalt and can be as tall as 130 feet. They can be mushroom-shaped, pointed and columnal. Their interiors were initially used by humans during the Palaeolithic period and then by the Christians as shelter during the Arabic invasions during the 11th and 12th centuries. Some of the more stable Chimneys have been made into hotel rooms with fireplaces where guests can stay overnight and enjoy the stunning views of the region. There are a number of sunset spots throughout the valleys as well as those that offer magnificent views of the Fairy Chimneys. Read More

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Goreme Open Air Museum is a monastery complex with a cluster of Church ruins carved in Cappadocian stone. This historical site is nestled in the Nevsehir region and is quite popular for its signature landmark, the Dark Church. Goreme is visited by hundreds of thousands each year for the fascinating churches adorned with beautifully painted frescoes along the walls. The chapels of St. Barbara and St Basil are led by a cobbled pathway, and their ceilings are studded with religious motifs. The marvellous architecture at the Goreme Open Air Museum can be seen at the nameless chapel and the Buckle church located in close quarters. Photography is not allowed inside any of these churches. Read More

Guray Museum in Avanos, Turkey, is the first and unique underground ceramic cave museum in the world. It displays both antique and modern collections of Turkish ceramics, pottery and artefacts. The museum is hidden inside caves and tunnels beneath the Guray Ceramic showroom and is divided into three main sections. The antique works hall features ceramic artwork and pottery belonging to the late Chalcolithic period, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Periods. Meanwhile, the modern works hall inside the museum houses works of world-renowned contemporary and traditional ceramic artists trained in Turkey. The museum also has an art gallery where artists from all fields of Fine Arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture and photography, can present their artwork. The gallery also has an exhibition hall, a library, a cafeteria and a lounge area with a fireplace. For those who want to take a closer look at Turkish artwork, the museum also holds workshops where you can try your hand at spinning clay. The family that teaches pottery at Guray Museum has been doing it for five generations and offers their artworks for sale to visitors. Other contemporary exhibitions and concerts are also held at the museum. Read More

The weirdest museum in the world, the Hair Museum is located in Avanos. With samples from 16,000 women visitors worldwide, this museum is a major attraction in Cappadocia. The walls and ceilings have been marked with hair donations from visitors with their details attached to them. The saga is that the creator, Chez Galip’s friend gave away a lock of her hair as a goodbye gift, and the story has continued for many of the visitors that followed. There is no entry fee to the Hair museum. In addition, the first visitor who enters the museum in June and December gets the chance to choose ten hair samples, and these ten people then get a free trip to the city. Read More

Horseback riding is a popular sport in the dunes of Cappadocia, with sunset horse riding tours being especially popular. Cappadocia boasts of unusual landscapes like the canyon or the moonscape which makes horseriding fun. Hourly tours are available. These rides can be booked online or via local agents on arrival.

Cappadocia in Turkey is one of the most famous places in the world for a hot air balloon ride. These are group tours, and there are at least 100 hot air balloons in the air at a time, flying as high as 3,000 feet above the ground. Book the hot air balloon rides well in advance, as they can often be sold out. Also, these are weather dependent and may be cancelled. So, plan to spend a few days and keep a buffer. The take-off site changes daily depending on the wind direction. Riding a hot air balloon also provides a chance to catch the stunning sunset over the magnificent Cappadocia landscape and also to take aesthetic photographs. Many packages also include pick-up and drop-off services, refreshments/meals before the flight and even provide a commemorative flight certificate. Read More

Lake Tuz is one of the largest salt lakes in the world, located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Tourists flock to the lake to witness its seasonal colour changes and walk on the salt beds. The lake is so bright during summers that it can be observed from space. And during other seasons, the lake turns into a beautiful pink colour due to the blooming of algae which has several beneficial health properties. As the lake is shallow for most seasons, the dense layer of salt can reach up to 30 cm. A special environmental protection area, Lake Tuz is the source of more than 50 per cent of Turkey's salt. For those who love photography and wildlife, you can find the main Turkish breeding colony of greater flamingo on a group of islands in the southern part of the lake. If you are lucky, you might also spot greater white-fronted geese and lesser kestrels. Read More