Cappadocia, Turkey

Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Joan Bellver

The incredible moonscape hills and the impossibly beautiful cities of Turkey’s Cappadocia region are a sight to behold.

Located in the center of Turkey, the Cappadocia region includes the towns of Avanos, Göreme, Nevsehir, Ortahisar, Uçhisar, and Ürgüp.

Popular activities in the region include visits to the underground cities, viewing the ancient Christian cave art, exploring numerous hiking trails and volcanos, seeing the “fairy chimney” rock formations, and taking sunrise hot air balloon rides for a view of the breathtaking landscape from above.

Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Joan Bellver
Aktepe Hill - Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Credit: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Credit: Carlo Struglia
Landscape between Cavusin and Zelve, Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Credit: Timothy Neesam
Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Mila Zinkova
Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Turkey
Credit: Mila Zinkova

6 thoughts on “Cappadocia, Turkey

  1. Amazing pictures. I’ve posted recently about 10 things one should do in Cappadocia. I would appreciate your comments :)

  2. What a beautiful blog on Cappadocia. The pictures were truly amazing! It’s really a wonderful place with all those natural geological formations including their underground cities and cave churches. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog ^_^

  3. Hi!

    Thanks for the nice comment you left on my blog post about Cappadocia. I enjoy the photos in your post. They are all very interesting in their own way and do a great job at showing the “big picture” for those who have never been. Cheers. -Laura-

  4. Wow Such a Nice Post ! it gives me a nice thought of having a good vacation at one of these places :P Cheers and keep up the Good work :)

  5. What wonderful pictures, I would love to take one of those scenic balloon flights to see it for myself :-)

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