Cappadocia Guide

ABOUT

Cappadocia spread generously before visitors an extraordinary and generous banquet of natural wonders, their wildest imagination and elegantly adorned with pieces from the hand of the man adorned. The area known in ancient times as Cappadocia is the setting for some of the most bizarre wonders of nature.

It combines the provinces of Aksaray, Nevşehir, Niğde, Kayseri and Kırşehir. For most people, the name Cappadocia cities and environments remain Uçhisar, Göreme, Avanos, Ürgüp, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı and Ihlara, where, over millions of years the country into fantastic shapes-friendly. 'Feenhafte chimneys, which seemed nachtgejagt, and cities and houses of worship, many metres deep into the earth expand, all wrapped in an atmosphere, ethereal and unworldly.

The 'underground cities in the Cappadocia area are as surprising as they are fascinating. There are many in number, but the most extraordinary to be Kaymaklı, Derinkuyu, Mazı, Özkonak, and Tatlarin situated. In the province of Kırşehir are the underground cities of Mucur, Dulkadirli, İnlimurat and Kümbetaltı also in their extent and Lay-out fairly impressive. These were all as protection since the great length of time used and, restoration work experience, they are now open to visitors. The Cappadocia area is a World Heritage site by UNESCO has been identified. Visitors have an opportunity like this, the remarkable examples of the Seljuk and Osmane art and architecture as well "; EğRi Minaret, and Alayhan Sultanhan caravanserais, the Sarıhan Caravanserai, Ürgüp Taşkınpaşa Mosque, Sungur In Alaadin and mosques are among many.

The discovery of this miracle of a hot-air balloon in a field to Kappadokienn unique trip is an experience different from any other, how to deal with Bastelraum pigeons die by the shadow of the sky blue and run under the watch winding terrain that is infinity, enigmatic and artistically great Churches and the pyramids, cones, mushrooms, and hats feenhaften the chimneys ausstreckt.

HISTORY

The Hattis, followed by the Hittites, Phryger, Persia, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans were all by the allure of Cappadocia enchanted and left the imprint of their own presence here. Important trade routes - including the famous Silk Road - crossed both east and west and north and south. Following this burden was the traffic area is a complicated web of historical and cultural influences. Cappadocia, where different beliefs and philosophies met and influenced each other. Churches and homes carved into the cliffs stretch of Ihlara valley, 40 km from Aksaray, as far as 14 km to the city of Selime. Some of these structures can be already in the 4th Century AD. declined. Among the many attractions are the Eğritaş, Ağaç Altı, Kokar, Yılanlı, Pürenli, Kırkdamaltı, Ala., Direkli, and Kale Manastırı Church, and Selime Cathedral.

Because of its position Cappadocia was a very critical and strategic area. As the trading of Kappadokia and sources tried prices, was often attacked the area, übergefallen and erbeutet. To ensure such devastation to protect the local inhabitants lived in the caves in the area, whose inputs could be hidden in order not to be noticed by outsiders. Since it might be necessary to low since extended periods of time to lie, they were finally troglodytische homes underground cities, the sources of water, places einschlossen, food, wine cellars, and temples provide. Some of them go on before the Christian era.

WHAT TO SEE

Uçhisar

The beautiful scene of the city of Uçhisar, seven kilometres from Nevşehir has one request, the irresistible. From the heights of Uçhisar Citadel, you have great and unrivalled view of the whole area.
Göreme
They thought that Goreme and its surroundings, ten kilometres from Nevşehir, as a cemetery during Roman times of the inhabitants of Venessa (Avanos). The area is Göreme 'faith centres'. The Göreme outdoor museum, where the 'education system that all the ideas of Christianity' of St Basils the Great and his brothers united, was born. In Tokalı church, the monastery of monks and nuns, the Chapel of St Basils, and the Elmalı, Yılanlı, Karanlık, and churches seem Çarıklı the architectural details and fresco painting as alive today as when they were new.

Ürgüp

Ürgüp, near Goreme, is a famous city with wines, as its historical sites and natural beauties. Whether your wine to you in a rural Steingutkrug or an elegant crystal wine glass served, it is an experience that you never forget. Although some local wine modern techniques of wine-making have, there are still many who faithfully the old and time-proven methods.

Mustafapaşa
Six kilometers south of Ürgüp is Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), a city famous for its beautiful stone work. The St. Basil chapel is decorated with motifs which Ikonoklasmussystem reflect the idea. In Avanos, 18 kilometres from Nevşehir, there is a tradition of pottery-making, which has been alive Hittite times.