Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most beautiful places. Travelers from all over the world come here to see this charming area with natural lava sculptures and traditional settlements.
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People have lived here since the Bronze Age, and have left their mark on this strange lunar landscape carved into the soft rock of their homes. Beautiful sights of Cappadocia are a village on the mountain slopes, the rock church of the Byzantine era with magnificent frescoes and underground mazes of cities, where the early Christians have been hidden from the invaders. This magical wonderland can be appreciated both by nature lovers and lovers of history.
The village of Goreme
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Incredibly photogenic unique village of Goreme was recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in the world by many authoritative magazines. The facades, carved into the rock, of stone houses conceal a labyrinth of caves where people still live long. This is where most of the balloon tour start. Hundreds of tourists every morning rise into the sky over Göreme, admiring the lunar landscapes. In addition to the above-mentioned open-air museum, several beautiful churches are located directly in the village.
Red and pink Valley
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The most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia are located between the villages of Goreme and Kavushin. The slopes of the rocks here pass through the countryside, with a palette of pink, yellow and orange rocks. They were formed by the volcanic explosion, and then were subjected to millennia of exposure to wind and water erosion. Between the cliffs lush orchards stretch, vineyards and vegetable plantations. The rock cut churches and cells of the hermits of times the Byzantine era. Dozens of hiking trails and guided tours are available for tourists.
Rock city of Cavusin
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The main attractions in the tiny village of Cavusin are two beautiful Byzantine churches. One of them is located right at the entrance to the city, with beautiful interiors and many frescoes. In the old village center on a high ridge is the church of St. John the Baptist. It is believed that this is the oldest church in Cappadocia. Its proportions and thick pillars create a spectacular view.
Avanos
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Avanos is the bustling provincial city in Cappadocia. The older part of it is on a slope, in a maze of cobblestone roads with dilapidated Ottoman mansions. The city itself is an attraction, and the locals are particularly proud of their pottery. The history of this craft dates back to the Hittite period, when local artisans began to use the special red clay from the Kizilarmak River.