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Things to do in Cappadocia

Fairy chimneys and cave churches across a valley landscape, hot-air balloons at sunrise, and hotels carved into the rock.

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Neighborhood

Avanos

A pottery town on the Kızılırmak river, where workshops show you the wheel.Entry: Free to visit
Neighborhood

Çavuşin

A village below a cliff of abandoned cave houses, at one end of the Rose Valley trails.Entry: Free to visit
Ruins

Derinkuyu Underground City

A city dug several levels into the rock, where thousands could shelter.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Göreme Open-Air Museum

Rock-cut churches and chapels with painted frescoes, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.Entry: The Dark Church has its own ticketSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Göreme village

The village at the heart of Cappadocia, its main streets lined with restaurants among the fairy chimneys.Entry: Pay as you go
Nature

Love Valley

A valley of tall fairy chimneys that the morning balloons often float over.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Nature

Paşabağ (Monks Valley)

Fairy chimneys with several caps, some carved into hermits' cells.Entry: One ticket covers Paşabağ and ZelveSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Pigeon Valley

A valley of dovecotes cut into the soft rock, with a walking trail between Göreme and Uçhisar.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Nature

Rose Valley

Pink and orange rock walls that glow at sunset, with walking trails and cave churches.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Uçhisar Castle

A rock pinnacle riddled with old rooms, and one of the best views over Cappadocia.Entry: ₺[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Uçhisar village

The village below Uçhisar Castle, with terrace restaurants looking out over the valleys.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Ürgüp

A bigger town east of Göreme, with old stone houses, restaurants and local wineries.Entry: Pay as you go
Ruins

Zelve Open-Air Museum

An abandoned cave village spread over three valleys, with houses and chapels cut into the rock.Entry: One ticket covers Zelve and PaşabağSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets

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