KUPASONLINE.COM — Turkey is a country located in the Eurasia region, the border between Europe and Asia. This country, which is thousands of cities in Ankara, is famous for its beautiful panoramas like a fairy tale. Therefore, it’s no wonder why Turkey is often the main destination for travelers from various regions of the world.
Turkey has one of the cities that holds so many stories and history. Cappadocia for example. A small town located in eastern Anatolia contains a landscape that is characteristic of the rocks. The uniqueness of this region is also the main attraction for people who visit.
It will definitely make you feel at home, here are 5 recommendations for tourist destinations in Cappadocia, Turkey!
1.Gerome National Park
When visiting Cappadocia, you can’t miss this one destination. Yup, Gerome Natural Park is one of the favorite destinations in Cappadocia. Here, you can enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Ride which will take you to see the panorama of Cappadocia from above.
Not only that, in Gerome National Park you can also visit the Gerome Open Museum which consists of 11 ancient churches. These churches have a unique architecture in the classical European style.
The neat details which are carved on Gerome’s signature white stone and consist of various paintings will certainly make you chuckle in awe of its beauty.
2. Land of Fairy Chimneys
Land of Fairy Chimneys or in Indonesian known as the Land of Fairy Chimneys is one of Cappadocia’s favorite destinations. There is something unique about this place. As the name implies, this place contains towering rocks like chimneys.
These cave-shaped rocks are also used by the local community as a place to live. At dusk, the enchantment of the Land of Fairy Chimney is even more beautiful and actually looks like a fairyland.
3. Pasabag
Pasabag or how to pronounce it with Pah-shah-bah is an area famous for the beauty of the landscape which contains large rocks that rise hundreds of feet high. The shapes of the rocks here are also quite unique, which resemble a giant mushroom because the edges are conical.
Not only resembling mushrooms, the rocks here are also shaped like priest hats, doves, and so on. In ancient times, Pasabag was used as a place of exile for monks from the outside world
4. Cave Hotels
If you are visiting Cappadocia and are confused about where to stay, then Cave Hotel can be your choice. As the name implies, Cave Hotel is a traditional hotel in the form of a cave carved out of Goreme’s typical white stone.
The thick feel of Ancient Rome makes you feel like you were in the days of the Roman Empire. One of the most favorite sights that you can see through the Cave Hotel window is the beauty of the various colorful hot air balloons that adorn the Cappadocia region.
5. Matis Carpet Weaving Village
It feels very bland when visiting an area but not buying souvenirs or souvenirs. Matis Carpet Weaving Village can also be your choice. Here are sold various kinds of carpet with quality that can not be doubted.
Typical Cappadocia carpets are famous for their manufacturing process, which is still manual, therefore the price offered is also quite high. Not only carpets, around here you can also buy various other knick-knacks such as clothes and ceramics.
Those are five tourist destinations that you can visit while in Cappadocia, Turkey. Presenting natural scenery that is so natural will certainly be the main attraction for travelers from all over the world. So while you’re here, don’t forget to visit the five tourist destinations above. Happy holidays!(*)
