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Cappadocia is an historical region in Central Anatolia, mainly in the Nev\u015fehir, Kayseri, K\u0131r\u015fehir, and Aksara districts.
\nThe town of Goreme<\/strong><\/a> in the Nev\u015fehir Province is the tourism centre of Cappadocia, 750 km southeast of Istanbul<\/strong><\/a> and 500 km northeast of Antalya<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s<\/strong><\/a> most popular destinations, famous for its “Moonscape” landscapes, Fairy Chimneys, and other magnificent and impressive rock formations the result of many million years of water and wind erosion. Hundreds of homes, decorated churches and monasteries were all carved into the Volcanic soft rock 2,000 years ago by early Christens who ran out of Rome.<\/p>\n

Visit the impressive underground cities home for thousands of people as early as 2,000 years BC and take a hot air balloon flights, over the magnificent landscapes Cappadocia is so famous for.<\/p>\n

Cappadocia is a 1,000 m high plateau, pierced by volcanic peaks, with Mount Erciyes near Kayseri being the highest at 3916 m. The region consists of low hills and a network of valleys home to the rock carved structures, especially in the district of Nevsehir, in Goreme\u2019s National Park<\/strong><\/a>, in the towns of Urgup<\/strong><\/a>, Avanos<\/strong><\/a>, and in the village of U\u00e7hisar<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Be sure to visit the great rock churches and monasteries on the steep slopes of Ihlara Valley<\/strong><\/a>, and the must visit famous underground cities in Derinkuyu<\/strong><\/a>, Kaymakli<\/strong><\/a> au sud de Goreme<\/strong><\/a> et Ozkonak<\/strong> north of Avanos<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the way to or from Cappadocia, or as a day trip once there, you can visit the southern Aladaglar National Park<\/strong><\/a>, its lakes and forests, and the famous Kapuzbasi Waterfalls<\/strong> flowing out of the bare cliffs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

When traveling in the valleys and open-air museums, the area offers great outdoor activities opportunities, with numerous hiking and cycling trails, ATV trips opportunities, horse riding and more. For the best hiking and mountain Bikes trails, consult your hotel, or a tourist centre office for specific routs that would fit you.<\/p>\n

In addition to the magnificent scenery and attractions enjoy the marvelous Turkish culture, the markets and the local Pottery and Carpets shops. Relax in a Hamami Turkish Bath, enjoy the local cousin served in cave restaurants with vibrant Turkish Night local shows, and at night sleep in a nice cave hotel.<\/p>\n