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Uchisar Cappadocia Turkey

Uchisar is a small village famous with a huge casstle used by christians. There are 3 casstle located in same in Urgup and Orta Hisar. The formation of this 3 casstles are very smillar to eachother

 

 

 
    
Many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages. At the entrances of the rooms, there are millstone doors, just like the ones in the underground settlements, used to control access to these places. Due to the erosion in places of this multi-leveled castle, it is unfortunately not possible to reach all the rooms. Most of the rooms, located on the north side of the castle are in use as pigeon houses (dovecuts) today. Farmers used these cave pigeon houses to collect the droppings of pigeons which is an excellent natural fertilizer for the orchards and vineyards.

There are also many other pigeon houses in Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi in Turkish) which connects Uchisar to Goreme. Most of these cave dwellings have been painted white to attract the birds and their valuable droppings.

The fairy chimneys to the west, east and north of Uchisar were hollowed out and used as graves during the Roman period. Inside these rock cut tombs, the entrances which generally face west, are klines or stone slabs on which the bodies were laid.

Many rock cut churches have been discovered not only on the outskirts of the castle but also inside it. The reason for this may be that Goreme, having numerous churches and monasteries, is very close to Uchisar.

The simple Byzantine graves on top of the castle are not very interesting as they have been eroded and ransacked. It is said that in towns with citadels, e.g. Uchisar, Ortahisar and Urgup (Bashisar), long defense tunnels reached far into the surrounding areas. However, since the tunnels have collapsed in places, this theory cannot be confirmed, but is a popular myth as to the great distances they cover.

There are minibuses between Goreme and Uchisar which depart at every half an hour on weekdays and every hour on weekend. You can also walk through the Pigeon Valley which offers a fascinating landscape. A hike from Goreme to Uchisar through Pigeon Valley takes about two hours.
 
    

 

 
Places to visit


About Cappadocia

About Cappadocia

Cappadocia Turkey

The region known in ancient times a cappadocia is the setting for some of nature’s most bizarre wonders. It incorporates the provinces of Nevşehir,Nigde, Aksaray, Kayseri and Kirsehir. For most people ,the name Cappadocia suggests the towns and vicinities of Goreme, Urgup, Avanos, Uchisar, Derinkuyu, Ihlara and Kaymaklı, wherRead More...

 

Avanos Cappadocia

Avanos Cappadocia

Avanos Cappadocia Turkey

Avanos is a heart of handicrafts. A small town where the local people makes potteries and cremics. This traditions was started 4000 yeas ago by Hittites. Located near by the red river (kizilirmak)

 

 

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Caravansaraies Cappadocia

Caravansaraies Cappadocia

Caravansaraies  Cappadocia Turkey

 Caravansarai was very inportant for the Seljuk rulers of Anatolia trades. They did old trade routes and built caravansaraies along the way to act like  shelters and providing protection to traders

 

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Derin Kuyu Underground City Cappadocia

Derin Kuyu Underground City Cappadocia

Derin Kuyu Underground City  Cappadocia

 Very old underground city in cappadocia. There are 36 more cities as this city.The cities are used by hittites and later by christians as a shelterin the war times. There are lots of rooms connected with tunnels

 

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Devrent valley Cappadocia

Devrent valley Cappadocia

Devrent Valley  Cappadocia Turkey

Devrent valley also know imagination valley because there are lots of fairy chimneys. The chimneys has realy interesting shapes like mashroom,camel etc.You can enjoy to walk trought to the rock formations

 

 

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Forgotten Churches in Cappadocia

Forgotten Churches in Cappadocia

forgotten churches in cappadociaForgotten Cave Churches  Cappadocia Turkey

 Not many people knows how many churches and chapels are hidden in the Cappadocian valleys? The best known may be inside the Goreme Open-Air Museum but wherever you go you will find other churches  and often you will have them completely to yourself.
 

 

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Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme open air museumGoreme Open Air Museum

Goreme open air museum has lots of small churches in it. some of them are listed below you can read and have an idea about it

 

 

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Ihlara valley Cappadocia

Ihlara valley Cappadocia

Ihlara Valley  Cappadocia Turkey

Ihlara valley also a famous valley of Cappadocia where you can make trekking. Located near by the underground cities. There is spring water passing trought to the canyon.There are 10 churches in this valley

 

 

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Kaymakli Underground City Cappadocia

Kaymakli Underground City Cappadocia

Kaymakli Undeground City

The church on the 2nd floor has a single nave and two apses. In front of the apses is an altar, and on the sides are seating platforms. There are also some living areas on this floor

 

 

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Ortahisar Cappadocia

Ortahisar Cappadocia

Ortahisar Cappadocia Turkey

Ortahisar is famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

 

 

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Uchisar Cappadocia

Uchisar Cappadocia

Uchisar Cappadocia Turkey

Uchisar is a small village famous with a huge casstle used by christians. There are 3 casstle located in same in Urgup and Orta Hisar. The formation of this 3 casstles are very smillar to eachother

 

 

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Zelve Open air Museum Cappadocia

Zelve Open air Museum Cappadocia

zelve open air museumZelve Open Air Museum  Cappadocia Turkey

The Zelve Open-Air Museum. which once housed one of the largest communities in the region is an amazing cave town, honeycombed with dwellings, religious and secular chambers.

 

 

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Hotels


Gamirasu Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Gamirasu Cave Hotel Cappadocia

 History HotelfgfgfGamirasu Cave Hotel Cappadocia

The hotel is located in a restored one thousand year old Byzantine monastic retreat which offers modern conveniences without distracting from the spiritual feeling of the area which has been known to be inhabited for more than five thousand years

 

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Nature Park cave Hotel Cappadocia

Nature Park cave Hotel Cappadocia

 History HotelfgfgfNature Park Cave Hotel Cappadocia

In Cappadocia, if you are looking for a calm atmosphere in the arch and cave rooms different from the usual places and landscapes, we would be happy to host you. Imagine sleeping in the midst of fairy chimneys and awakening to the sound of rare exotic birds... then stepping out onto the terrace and seeing the spectacular panoramic views of the unique town of Goreme

 

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Restaurants


Lila Restaurant Cappadocia

Lila Restaurant Cappadocia

  Lil'a  Restaurant Cappadocia

Lil'a offers traditional Cappadocian dishes not found in other restaurants, all served with the elegance of high cuisine. Its large "a la carte" menu includes modern and classic Turkish dishes, all prepared with the finest ingredients available..

 

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Orient Restaurant Cappadocia

Orient Restaurant Cappadocia

  Orient  Restaurant Cappadocia

Orient Restaurant is at the begining of Goreme, the beautiful village in Cappadocia. Orient has its own garden which grows both beautiful flowers and delicious, fresh organic herbs and vegetables.

 

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Day Tours


Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon

  Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia

Hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Early Morning enjoy the view of valley from balloon.There is many hot air balloon companies in Cappadocia serve you balloon tours.We have promotional rates for the Hot air balloon in Turkey,

 

 

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Cappadocia in Two Days

Cappadocia in Two Days

South Cappadocia TourTour to Northern & Southern  Cappadocia

There are many local companies are operation daily regular tours in cappadocia.Once you booked your hotel and arrive in Cappadocia you want to visit cappadocia in two days this tour package is perfect for you  ...    

 Departs:  09:00 am     Ends : 16:00-16:30 pm     Guarantied: All year around 

 

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Discover North of Cappadocia Tour

Discover North of Cappadocia Tour

South Cappadocia TourTour to Northern  Cappadocia

The Northern region is one of the most interestig place and only the place is you can not visit without tour.There are many local companies are operation daily regular tours in cappadocia 

 Departs:  09:00 am     Ends : 16:00-16:30 pm     Guarantied: All year around 

 

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Discover South of Cappadocia Tour

Discover South of Cappadocia Tour

South Cappadocia TourTour to southern Cappadocia

The Southern region is one of the most interestig place and only the place is you can not visit without tour.There are many local companies are operation daily regular tours in cappadocia 

 Departs:  09:00 am     Ends : 16:00-16:30 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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Pictures


Cappadocia Pictures

Taken pictures in Cappadocia

Find below listed some photos taken from cappadocia region.Before you go to region take a look them may be you may catch same view yourself

 

 

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Travel tips

Travel Tips

In Cappadocia indivisual customers should use this tips for  hassle free travelling.There are some points that may make you bad experience of the travel please read them carefull

 

 

 

 



Booking Tips For Cappadocia

Tour and Accomodation Booking

kiss Some  Hotels try to sell you tours and other travel products in the region.If you dont buy their expensive commissional services they dont want you to stay in their Hotel

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Best Seller Tours

Best Sellers Turkey Tours

Below listed tours are best seller tours. you can check the list and you can see many alternatives for your travel

 

 

 



Top Seller Turkey Tour by Flight

South Cappadocia Tour Top Seller Turkey Tour  by Flight

If you want to visit gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia this program will be great for you

 Departs:  05:30 am     Ends : 7th day 22:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around 

 

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9 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus by Flight

South Cappadocia Tour 9 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus by Flight

If you are planing to visit Turkey for 9 days this program will be pefect for your family. This tour covers istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus with elite type Hotels

 

 Departs:  Open Arrival     Ends : 9th day Noon     Guarantied: All year around 

 

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Daily Tour to Ephesus from Istanbul

ephesus shore excursionsDaily Tour to Ephesus from Istanbul

You have limited time and you want visit ephesus. there are this tour will be good option for you to visit famous Virgin Marry House and Ephesus Ruins

 

 Departs:  05:00 am     Ends : 21:30-22:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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Cappadocia 2 Days Tour from Cappadocia

South Cappadocia TourCappadocia 2 Days Tour from Cappadocia

There are many local companies are operation daily regular tours in cappadocia.Once you booked your hotel and arrive in Cappadocia you want to visit cappadocia in two days this tour package is perfect for you  ...     v

 Departs:  09:00 am     Ends : 16:00-16:30 pm     Guarantied: All year around 

 

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Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia

 Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia

Hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Early Morning enjoy the view of valley from balloon.There is many hot air balloon companies in Cappadocia serve you balloon tours.

 

 

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Daily Tour to Ephesus From Istanbul

ephesus shore excursionsDaily Tour to Ephesus From Istanbul

You have limited time and you want visit ephesus. there are this tour will be good option for you to visit famous Virgin Marry House and Ephesus Ruins

 Departs:  05:00 am     Ends : 21:30-22:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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Daily Bosphorus Cruise to Black Sea from Istanbul

Daily Bosphorus Cruise to Black Sea from Istanbul

Discover the wealth of impressive sights all along the shores of Bosphorus, a waterway that divides the two continents, Europe and Asia - stop for certain points, walk around specific areas, visit imperial palaces and climb magnificent fortresses with a certificated guide.

 Departs:  08:15 am     Ends : 17:30-18:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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Ottoman and Byzantian Relics Tour

Ottoman and Byzantian Relics Tour

A long day visiting the historical sights of Turkey,This tour covers Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hipodrome. Advantage of this tour you dont have spnd a long time on the long queues

 

 Departs:  08:15 am     Ends : 17:30-18:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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Day Tour To Gallipoli From Istanbul

gallipoli day tour Day Tour To Gallipoli From Istanbul

 You are in istanbul and you are already paid your accomodation and you dont want to loose your money but still you want to visit gallipoli. Now it is easy we have Gallipoli day trip from istanbul. You can join our tour and visit Gallipoli daily

 

 Departs:  06:30 am     Ends : 22:30-23:00 pm     Guarantied: All year around

 

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