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Unbelievable nature
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quiet nightlife scene
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Lunar landscape, pistachio trees, apricots and feta for breakfast
artonice Says: Highly remarkable earth pillars can be seen here, in the middle of a vineyard, hence the name of the place which means: the Pacha's vineyard. Pacha means "General", the military rank, in Turkish and it is a very common nick name. This site is also called Monks Valley. The...
Zelve Open Air Museum -an empty cave town with chu
artonice Says: 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. Zelve is situated about 10 km out from Goreme on the Avanos road. Here, the Christians and Muslims...
artonice Says: Devrent Valley, which is also known as Imaginary Valley and also as Pink Valley does not have cave churches like the other valleys of Cappadocia. There are no Roman castles or Roman tombs in Devrent Valley, either. Actually it was never inhabited. So what makes it so famous?...
peterdhduncan Says: Soaring way above the incredible landscape of Cappadocia and skimming just above the ground in its canyons, piloted by Kaili of KapadokyaBalloons. Amazing!
aukahkay Says: Fairy chimneys are a common sight in Cappadocia. They are phallic-shaped rock formations made up of a hard cap and a softer core. In some villages like Goraeme and Urgup, these fairy chimneys are carved into houses inhabited by monks in the 4th century AD.
aukahkay Says: Deverent Valley, also called Valley of the Fairy Chimneys, is located 2 km from Urgup. Although Cappadocia abounds with fairy chimneys, they are most well formed and most thickly clustered in this valley.
2 Reviews and 118 Opinions The hotel is amazing with each room decorated in a way to sweep you off your feet. We stayed in...
4 Reviews and 96 Opinions The Elkep Evi Hotel is a boutique cave hotel perched high up over Urgup town. There are actually...
Don't remember its name: “Turkish Night”
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: “Turkish Night” is a traditional dancing performance, oriental dances while having Turkish dishes. You may experience famous 'Turkish Night' in Cappadocia. There are 3 Turkish Night Types with many different shows. In folk music and dances we find powerful reflections of the...
Vera Tassaray Hotel Restaurant: Wonderful buffet
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The Hotel's main restaurant and breakfast hall have an indoor capacity of 400 persons serving international cuisine. There are also one lobby bar and American bar.You may enjoy several dozens of meals at supper if you book HP accommodation. You may watch my 2 min 03 sec...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: No words! Better watch and listen to the Turkish folk music out of my Youtube channel!You may watch my 3 min 04 sec VIDEO-Clip Turkish Night Part IV Traditional Anatolian Dances with Traditional Turkish folk music.
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: After a couple of other folk dances from different parts of Turkey, the highlight of the night comes: Belly Dancer! She makes her breath-taking dance and then goes around all the tables to take one man from each table.Better watch and listen to the Turkish folk music out of...
Turkish Night: 4-th traditional Dance from Anatolia
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Better watch and listen to the Turkish folk music out of my Youtube channel!You may watch my 2 min 50 sec VIDEO-Clip Turkish Night Part VI Traditional Anatolian Dances with Traditional Turkish folk music.
Turkish Night: 3-rd traditional Dance from Anatolia
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Learn more about Turkish folk dances here.Better watch and listen to the Turkish folk music out of my Youtube channel!You may watch my 6 min 13 sec VIDEO-Clip Turkish Night Part V Traditional Anatolian Dances with Traditional Turkish folk music.
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Ürgüp is a town and district of Nevsehir Province 20 km to the east of Nevsehir in the Central Anatolia region. It is located in the historical region of Cappadocia.We got to it by tourist bus on our way from Ankara via Bagazkale (Hattusas). You may also reach it by bus from...
ozalp Says: Turasan is one of the local wine producing companies of this region. If you stay at Elkep Evi or Esbelli in Urgup, you’ll see their shop on the way to your hotel. You can taste their products. They have many gift alternatives as well, like magnets, wine accessories, dried...
ozalp Says: Pumpkin seeds are one of our tidbits like sunflower seeds. They are usually baked with salt and we eat them while we are watching something or chatting like popcorn. I found out that pumpkin seeds are the local product of Nevsehir. My mom loves them, so I decided to buy her...
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk portraits
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: As I could notice during my trip along Turkey the Turks respect their first president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk very much. You may see his photos and portraits almost in every hotel or restaurant without saying in state and municipal buildings. The most popular portrait is that...
ozalp Says: If you are in Cappadocia with a huge group or during a crowded season, you have to visit the underground cities with many other people. It could be a dreadful experience to stick in the tunnels with the queue in front and back of you. It is because the tunnels are only for...
ozalp Says: It is already vintage time now, when I am writing this tip. It starts in September for my country. There are several regions in Turkey famous with their vintage tourism. Cappadocia region is one of them. If you can go there on time you can enjoy the delicious grapes and...
ozalp Says: Somebody told me that the rocks here are amazing under moonlight. If you have this opportunity, be there in full moon, find a local guide to lead you a nice path, stroll under the moon. This could be quite an experience. Even you can propose to your loved one!
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: In the Byzantine period Ürgüp was called under various names such as Osiana, Hagios, Prokopios. During the Seljuks period it was referred to as Başhisar and in the Ottoman Empire period as Burgut Castle, until the first years of the Turkish Republic when it was called...
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Somebody told me that the rocks here are amazing under moonlight. If you have this opportunity, be there in full moon, find a local guide to lead you a nice...
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Q: Which town is better for a couple of nights? I am visiting Cappadocia with a friend, and we are looking for the best base to...
A: Goreme is far more tourist oriented, more bars, more restaurants, more tour guide businesses, and closer to the most famous of the innumerable tourist attractions...
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Exploring Cappadocia from Urgup
Ürgüp is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Located in the historical region of Cappadocia it is renowned for its nightlife and for its good...
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Introduction to a detailed Cappadocia
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Urgup - Our Temporary Home in Cappadocia
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