Cappadocia, Turkey is
the historic area of central
Anatolia bounded by the towns of
Hacibektaş , Aksaray , Nigde and Kayseri. It was known as Cappadocia in
ancient times, and is still called Kapadokya informally
today.
Cappadocia,
a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is full of otherworldly natural sites,
most notably the “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered
in Monks Valley and elsewhere. Popular for exploration are Bronze Age homes
carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as
refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous
rock-face churches.
Cappadocia is
Turkey's most visually striking region, especially the "moonscape"
area around the towns of Urgup , Gerome, Uchisar , Avanos and Mustafapasa (Sinasos),
where erosion has formed caves, clefts, pinnacles, "fairy chimneys"
and sensuous folds in the soft volcanic rock.
Although the volcanic
landscape can appear inhospitable, the mineral-rich soil is
excellent for growing vegetables and fruits, making
Cappadocia a rich agricultural region. It has always been one of Anatolia's
prime grape-growing areas, and still boasts many productive vineyards and wineries.
By then, Cappadocia
has a markedly continental climate, with hot dry summers and cold snowy
winters.
Excitement will be yours.
The
balloon ride is something that everyone who visits Cappadocia simply must do.
If you want to surrender yourself to the wind at Argos in Cappadocia and view
the beauty of the region from the sky, transportation to the balloons is very
convenient. You can watch the sunrise, the fairy chimneys and the matchless
beauty of a Cappadocian landscape from 1000 feet by joining one of the balloon
tours, which last 1 hour and 15 minutes or 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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