Cappadocia is also home to 36 ancient underground cities.One of the most popular is Kaymakli underground city ,consists of 8 floors underground that could house up to 3,000 people.It was mainly used during the Byzantine period for protection from invading armies.
Other notable sights;
Goreme open-air museum; a Unesco World Heritage Site, is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary.Dating back to 8th to 13th C.,there are 15 churches with very vivid colorful religious frescoes.The most impressive churches ; Apple and Carikli which are fully plastered and painted.
Pashabag Valley;also known as Monks Valley is the best place to observe how fairy cmimneys of Cappadocia has been formed gradually.Reaching out 50 ft in height,it houses one of the most picturesque place at Cappadocia.
Devrent;it is the place where you can see famous naturally-formed rock camel of Cappadocia.The area is also called imaginary valley where people see interesting rock shapes and resemble somethings.
MustafaPasha Village;once called Sinasos,it has very well preserved Greek cut-stone houses.After WWI,Turkish and Greek governments agreed on population exchange and Turks settled here.
Experiencing Cappadocia from a hot air balloon not only gives you the best views,but also a unique perspective of the marvellous landscape.You can have a beautiful view at different vantage points and appreciate the geological terrain from a bird’s eye view.
