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Avanos and Red River
Located on the ancient Silk Road, Avanos town is still a handicraft production center of Cappadocia with beautiful landscape of the Red River…
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Kizilcukur – Red Valley
Kizilcukur aka Red Valley is widely known for watching the sun set in Cappadocia but there is more that panorama can give…
History & Landmarks
The Castle of Uchisar
Literally means Castle at the edge, Uchisar offers the most breathtaking views of Cappadocia thanks to the location and height…
Ancient History & Archaeology
Priene Ancient City
Priene Ancient City is an ancient Ionian city located in Gullubahce Village, which is approximately 15 km away from Aydın's Soke District.
Nature & Outdoors
Pigeon Valley
Well-deserved name of Pigeon Valley is coming from the hundreds of pigeon houses carved into the volcanic rocks of Cappadocia…
Ancient History & Archaeology
The Temple of Apollo at Didyma
The Temple of Apollo was intended to be built as a resemblance to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, built in the name of Apollo's sister.
Cities & Villages
Ortahisar
Literally means Castle in the middle, Ortahisar is a centrally located town in Cappadocia which is overlooked by many travelers…
Cities & Villages
Mustafapasa
Formerly called Sinassos, Mustafapasa has the most impressive stone mansions of Cappadocia reflecting its huge Greek heritage...
History & Landmarks
Van Fortress
Van Castle, one of the few old buildings in the world, is still standing today, although it has been around 3000 years. The castle is 2850 years old.
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