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  • Museums & Art

    Ethnography Museum of Ankara

    Ankara Ethnography Museum was designed to show every cultural detail of the Anatolian people to the official visitors of the Republic of Turkey.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Gordion

    Did you know Gordion is not only popular thanks to the Midas curse with donkey ears but also Alexander the Great paid a visit to the Phrygian Capital?

    Serdar Akarca
  • Cities & Villages

    Guzelyurt

    A day around Guzelyurt is highly recommended if you want to see a less touristy Cappadocian settlement with cave churches and breathtaking views…

    Erkan Dülger
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Selime Monastery

    First a Monastery then a Caravanseria, Selime Monastery is now one of the most popular museums of Cappadocia in the end of Ihlara Valley…

    Kadir Akın
  • Cities & Villages

    Belisirma Village

    Does a tourist only get a fixed menu lunch in Belisirma, or the village has more to offer than meatballs, trout fish, or vegetarian casserole?

    Erkan Dülger
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Sumela Monastery

    The wide-ranging ruins of Sumela Monastery is a breathtaking spot and high above evergreen forests. It is the Black Sea region's imperious highlight.

    Kadir Akın
  • Nature & Outdoors

    Ihlara Valley

    Walking in the Ihlara Valley looks like a totally different experience thanks to its landscape, but the churches and caves are Cappadocian.

    Serdar Akarca
  • Culture & Local Life

    Pottery in Cappadocia

    Avanos may not be the first place to make pottery and ceramics but it is the biggest handmade ceramic and pot producer of Cappadocia today…

    Erkan Dülger
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Miletus Ancient City

    Miletus is an excellent alternative for those who like their tour plan combined with some history and culture, without dealing with lots of visitors at the same time.

    Erkan Dülger

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