Cappadocia: Ürgüp – Göreme – Nevşehir (travel guide)

Cappadocia Ürgup-Göreme-Nevşehir

Author: Şükrü Yurttaş

Cappadocia is a fascinating region in Turkey, known for its unique lunar landscape, fairy chimneys and historic cave dwellings. The most important places in Cappadocia are Göreme, Ürgüp and Nevşehir.

Göreme: Göreme is the tourist centre of Cappadocia and home to the famous Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with churches and monasteries carved into the rock.

Other attractions include the Güllüdere Valley, Love Valley, the Zemi Valley and Lovers Hill with its panoramic view.

Ürgüp: Ürgüp is another important town in Cappadocia, known for its traditional houses and cave dwellings.

There are also numerous restaurants, cafés and shops here that invite you to stroll and explore.

Nevşehir: Nevşehir is the provincial capital of Cappadocia and a good starting point for excursions into the region.

Nevşehir offers a mix of modern city and historic sights, such as Nevşehir Fortress and the Sarı Han caravanserai.

Other sights in Cappadocia:

Underground cities: Visit the impressive underground cities such as Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı, which served as places of refuge in times of war.

Hot-air balloon rides: A hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia's unique landscape is an unforgettable experience.

Hikes: Explore the valleys and rock formations on various hiking trails.

Cultural experiences: Visit traditional Turkish craft workshops or attend a dervish dance ritual.

Item features:

A compact, richly illustrated overview of Cappadocia, its fairy chimneys, cave churches and famous places such as Göreme, Ürgüp and Nevşehir. The volume presents the most important sights, valleys, underground cities and cultural features – ideal for anyone who wants to discover the region on their own. A handy guide for those interested in nature, culture and history.

• Item condition: New, unread, unused book in flawless condition with no missing or damaged pages.
• Year of publication: 2012
• Subject: Prehistory & early history, archaeology, politics & history of classical antiquity in general, travel guides & travel reports
• Topic: Non-fiction, academic study
• Country and region of manufacture: Istanbul, Turkey
• Format: Softcover
• Format: cm
• Pages: 80
• Weight: g
• Publisher: Ege Yayınları
• Language: German
• ISBN-ISSN: 9759559137
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