Cappadocia

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This historical region in Turkey's Central Anatolia is famous for its cave-themed towns and ruins, fairy chimneys, and a unique historical and cultural heritage.
Basic Info Add / Edit
Category

Historical & Cultural Region

Secondary Category (If any)

Vast Formations of Fairy Chimneys (Hoodoos)

Spanning Countries or Regions

5 Provinces: Nevşehir, Kayseri, Kırşehir, Aksaray, Niğde

Consists

Major Towns & Attractions:
- Ürgüp, Göreme, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uçhisar, Avanos, Zelve
Major Underground Attractions:
- Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir, Ozkonak

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Nevşehir: Kapadokya Airport (NAV)
Kayseri: Erkilet International Airport (ASR)

Area Size

9,883.81 ha

Max Height

Fairy Chimneys: 40 m

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Underground Cities, Historic Mansions, Cave Houses, Hot Air Ballooning, Vast Formations of Fairy Chimneys (Hoodoos), Ancient Carved-from-Rock Churches & Chapels
Alien Landscape
Fairytale Destination
Romantic Getaway Destination
Popular Wedding Photoshoot Location
Top Tourist Destination in Asia
Top Tourist Destination in Europe

Day Trip from Major Cities

Contains Cities & Towns & Attractions of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Niğde, Ürgüp, Göreme, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uçhisar, Avanos, Zelve, Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir, Ozkonak
3.5 hour drive from Ankara or Konya or Adana or Mersin
4 hour drive from Gaziantep

Cappadocia, Turkey

Special Info & Comments

Part of Central Anatolia Region

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