Ash and lava fell on the land and hardened to form tuff rock. Over the coming centuries, wind erosion gradually shaped the fairy chimneys we see today. However, it did not take centuries for the local people to realize that they could carve rocks and in a short time they turned them into houses and churches. Here we explore the Göreme open air museum to see this history and churches.

Paşabağ Valley, also known as the Valley of the Priests, covers a very large area surrounded by mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. The valley, which is frequented by many tourists, is one of the regions where the world famous fairy chimneys are the most intense and prominent. Its unique scenery and mystical atmosphere make every person who steps into the fairy-tale land deep in thought.

Küçük bir ilkel köy olan Uçhisar Köyü, Göreme'ye gitmek üzere Nevşehir'den ayrılan ziyaretçilerin ilk gördükleri yerdir. Köy, Nevşehir'den Ürgüp'e giden yolun hemen dışında, benzer büyüklükte ancak çok daha az ziyaret edilen bir köy olan Ortahisar'ın yansıması olan, kale adı verilen devasa bir kaya bloğunun hakimiyetindedir. Tarihte Uçhisar, Kapadokya bölgesinin “dış kalesi” ve savunmasının ana noktasıydı. Ortahisar “orta kale”ydi. “İlk “kale” olan Başkale, daha sonra Ürgüp olarak yeniden adlandırıldı.

Love Valley Cappadocia, journey through the heart of love, locally known as Ask Vadisi. Nestled amidst the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, Love Valley beckons travelers with its towering fairy chimneys, captivating history, and a plethora of activities that promise an unforgettable adventure. From the awe-inspiring spectacle of hot air balloon tours at dawn to the serene beauty of sunset viewings, Love Valley offers a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural experiences.

Devrent Valley, also called as “Imagination Valley” is one of the fantastic regions of Cappadocia. The valley is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia that travelers may experience and enjoy the beautiful lunar landscape of Cappadocia, the most surreal landscape of the region.

Cappadocia has a worldwide reputation for its cultural and natural beauties. Fairy chimneys, settlements carved into the rocks, valleys reflecting the dance of colors, extraordinary soil structure, luxurious cave hotels and the Open Air Museum, which has witnessed history, give this destination a well-deserved recognition. There are various panoramic viewing points to explore Cappadocia from the shortest way and witness all its beauties, and among these, Göreme Panoramic View Point continues to be the most preferred.

Think of a family business in the lands of Cappadocia, and this business has survived from years ago to today without losing its essence and is as old as history. We make pottery and ceramic art in Cappadocia, we use old-school techniques and historical patterns. You can visit us to make your own Pottery. We also stock only genuine handmade items in our shop and are the perfect place to pick up traditional Pottery and Ceramics!

The temple of Zeus, which is said to have had 3000 members in the Hellenistic period, is here. After the Roman period, the first Christians settled around Özkonak, escaping from the pressure of the Byzantines who had taken over the region and the intense Arab raids. Under the leadership of St. Basil, they carved a city of their own into the rocks.