What to see in Cappadocia in 5 days
Cappadocia is one of the regions of the Earth with the most surprising and different landscapes that we can find. Many compare it to a lunar landscape with its giant rock pillars that erosion and wind have shaped into chimneys or lions; an entire valley full of stone dovecotes that have sheltered these animals for centuries or monasteries and castles that take advantage of the rocks to create churches and fortresses in their heart.
Thousands of years ago, the inhabitants of these lands learned to use the interior of cliffs and rocks as a way of life. Thus we can find cities excavated in the depths of the earth with up to 20 levels from the time of the Hittites, which has everything that any people can need to survive. Or Byzantine monasteries and churches, of the first Christians, that go deep into the rocks with incredible frescoes that tell the life of Christ and other saints.
All this, seasoned with a rich and varied cuisine where we can not stop taking their stews and sweets.
Fairy Chimneys, the secret houses in Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys are a geological formation that are even more spectacular in Cappadocia because they have been used since ancient times as houses and shelters.
A hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia
This magical experience is one of the most popular among visitors to this region of Turkey that was formed by the whim of Nature.
Underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, a thousand-year-old underground society
The underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli are true masterpieces used by the inhabitants of Cappadocia for centuries to survive the onslaught of enemies.
Where to eat in Cappadocia; in caves, ancient monasteries and historic palaces
Cappadocia is an ideal place to enjoy the essence of traditional Turkish cuisine in establishments that preserve their history and even resist the preferences of less open-minded travellers.
Pasabag, the valley of the monks in Cappadocia
Situated between Göreme and Avanos, this magical valley has a huge number of limestone fairy chimneys.
Uçhisar, Cappadocia’s great balcony
Located at the highest point in this area of the Central Anatolia region, this town is famous for its impressive natural rock fortress.
What to see in Ankara, the capital of Turkey
Exotic, cosmopolitan, packed with monuments and with over 5 million inhabitants, Ankara is now a modern city looking towards the future.
What to buy in Cappadocia: pottery, precious jewellery and a rug
Guide on what to buy in Cappadocia to remind you of your trip: some spices, hand-painted pottery and a rug that will seem magical.
Çavuşin village; all the essential aspects of Cappadocia at a glance
Çavuşin sums up much of what visitors to Cappadocia are looking for: stunning geology and an insight into the way people have adapted to it over the centuries.
Where to eat in Cappadocia; in caves, ancient monasteries and historic palaces
Cappadocia is an ideal place to enjoy the essence of traditional Turkish cuisine in establishments that preserve their history and even resist the preferences of less open-minded travellers.
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