It is a historical and tourist region of central Anatolia in Turkey.
The most distinctive features of the region are its unique geological formations, the result of volcanic phenomena and erosion, and its rich historical and cultural heritage, including underground cities and numerous rock-hewn dwellings and churches, many of them with admirable frescoes. In 1985, Goreme National Park, one of the region's most famous areas, with 9,576 ha, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The unique landscape of the region is the result of the action of natural forces over millions of years.

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When it comes to Cappadocia, the first thing that happens is the famous balloon rides. But there are many other interesting attractions to visit, such as cave churches, underground cities, valleys and the exotic fairy chimneys. See in this post some of the main tourist attractions of the region.
Goreme Open-Air Museum is one of Cappadocia's main tourist attractions and is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has a large collection of cave churches built by Christians between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Underground City, among others, were built primarily to protect Christians from invading enemies. There is a very clear room division, with bedrooms, kitchens, food storage, churches, secret doors, connecting tunnels and deep wells that served as a ventilation system. Even animals were taken into the underground cities!
The Valley of the Birds is named after several bird houses that have been carved into the caves. In the valley of the birds you can find a tree full of turkish eyes. There are similar trees in other tourist locations.
Uçhisar is a village near the valley of birds and the town of Goreme, which has a higher mountain called Castleo de Uçhisar, where you can have a beautiful panoramic view of the region.
The Three Fine, is a lookout where are located the three most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Çavusin Village is next to Goreme which has Turkey's only mosque built in a cave. It is one of the oldest buildings in the region, built around the 5th century.
Devrent Valley is an area whose relief resembles the surface of the moon and also contains several exotic animal-shaped rocks such as camel, shark, dolphin, dog and seals.
In the Valley of the Monks - Pasabagi you can see several examples of different fairy chimneys with various types of "hat", including the finest in the region, which looks like they will collapse with the first strong wind that blows.
The Valley of Love is named for this, believe me, because of the suggestive shape of fairy chimneys, which refer to the male sexual organ.
The Rosa and Vermelho Valley are the largest valleys in the region. They have this name because of the coloration of the rocks.
The small and quiet town of Goreme is a symbol of Cappadocia.

Other Cappadocia attractions:
- Avanos: A small town known for its pottery and tapestry.
- Urgup: a town next to Goreme which has a winery where you can taste Cappadocia wines;
- Kehslik Monastery;
- Ihlara Valley: an extensive gorge for hiking;
Horseback riding: Before balloon rides came, horses were one of Cappadocia's most important attractions;
- Turkish Night: Dinner with typical Turkish dance show, including wedding ceremony, belly dancing, including a Whirling Dervishes show.
- Turkish Bath: In the center of Goreme there is a house where you can visit the famous Turkish bath (hamam).

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Turkey is a country with rich cuisine. In the preparation of the dishes, many vegetables are used; diverse salads, fruits, nuts, yogurt and even rice! You will find kebabs, which are sandwiches made with a thin bread, pita bread, meat and some side dishes, such as tomatoes and lettuce. Kebab is quite popular and is a cheap meal. Mezzes (appetizers), lamb and caftas (a kind of meatball), lentil soup, grape leaf rolls and sweets such as baklava and yogurt e are popular in the country. consumed as a sauce and as a drink, including lunch time!

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Summer is warm and cloudless; Winter is very cold and partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the weather is dry. Throughout the year, the temperature generally ranges from -6 ° C to 31 ° C and is rarely below -15 ° C or above 35 ° C.

The best time of year to visit Kayseri and warm weather activities is from early July to late August.

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The official language is Turkish.

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Local currency: Turkish Lira.

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Documents required to enter Turkey:
Nationals traveling to Turkey must have at least one of the following three documents:
- Official Passport
- Common / Ordinary Passport
- Citizen Card

How to get visa?
1. Citizens wishing to travel to Turkey for tourism may obtain their visa through the e-Visa electronic system (www.evisa.gov.tr).
This system allows you to obtain an electronic visa within minutes. You will only have to go to www.evisa.gov.tr ​​and provide the requested information. Once the order has been approved, payment must be made online. The e-Visa is then sent to the traveller's email address.

Important Note: The only official website to apply for e-Visa is: https://www.evisa.gov.tr

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There is no requirement for preventive vaccination to enter Turkey.
Due to the recent polio epidemic that has affected some countries, notably Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Tajikistan, all travelers traveling to those countries via Turkey may be required to have proof of vaccination against such a polio. disease.
The sanitary network still has some deficiencies, especially in the Anatolian plateau. Its quality is reasonable in the main tourist centers. It is advisable to consume bottled water. Underwriting of an insurance policy with a foreign insurance company is required to cover, if necessary, medical expenses, including hospitalization and medical repatriation.

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There is a significant terrorist threat in Turkey. The likelihood of events of this nature occurring is still high. High-security measures to combat terrorism have been adopted throughout the country. Always be aware of the surrounding environment, particularly when in close proximity to military and security facilities, and in areas with a high concentration of passers-by, such as hotels, shops, outdoor bazaars, public places, tourist areas and public transport network. . Avoid crowds and demonstrations of any kind.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
- Police: 155;
- Medical Emergency: 112;
- Fire brigade: 110;
- Police in rural areas (jandarma): 156.

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There are no significant problems except in some localities in Turkey. Occasionally there are limitations on internet access, especially after attacks, contempt or less peaceful demonstrations.

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