Discovery Cappadocia

 

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Great day for a Cappadocia hot air balloon experience in the early morning!

• Uchisar Castle ( Panorama)

It is the highest fairy chimney in the region and offers a unique view. It is about 250 meters high. Being located at a strategic point has caused it to be used for protection and defense by most civilizations living in the region. This natural castle, which was formed as a result of the volcanic eruption, has survived to the present day by adding different sections in different periods. Although some parts of it have been destroyed, it contains many tunnels, warehouses, cellars, churches, hermitage rooms, and parts such as pigeon houses. It actually consists of two parts. The small castle is called the sergeant's castle and the larger one is called the agha's castle.

• Goreme Open Air Museum

It contains the best preserved churches in the Cappadocia region. The frescoes in the churches have not lost their vitality even today. In addition, being the first monastery established in the region is of great importance in terms of Christian history. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985. It was built by St. Basil, who was the archbishop of Kayseri in the 4th century and made the first Orthodox interpretation of Christianity. After the death of Jesus, Christianity spread rapidly but changed to different interpretations. Those who opposed this change were called Orthodox. St. Basil visited many monasteries in the world and returned to the Cappadocia region in order to activate his thoughts and built the current Göreme Open Air Museum. In this way, he gathered monks with different views and organized the monastic life by setting rules. The monastery, which is also important in terms of architecture, consists of parts such as churches, dining halls, warehouses and cemeteries completely carved into the rock. Its most important church is the Dark Church and contains the best preserved frescoes in the region. It also offers an excellent view with the valleys surrounding it and the huge fairy chimneys it contains.

• Love Valley Panorama

The color differences on the rocks formed as a result of volcanic eruptions in different periods and the fascinating fairy chimney formations that cover the valley combine in harmony and offer a wonderful nature view. In ancient times, this valley, where there were large and small streams, so the local people concentrated their agricultural work here, was called Baglidere. In the following times, the drying up of the streams caused this place to be the meeting point of lovers, and today it has begun to be called the Valley of Love.

• Avanos & Pottery Workshops

Avanos is an ancient city founded on the banks of the Kızılırmak. The Kızılırmak is the longest river that starts and ends in Turkey. The Kızılırmak divides the district in two from east to west. This city, divided by Kızılırmak, is connected to each other by 4 bridges. The oldest of these is the stone bridge. The reason why this river is called Kızılırmak is that a red clay layer was formed by the mixing of the minerals brought by the river from far away and the rich minerals in the Cappadocia region, and this gave the river a reddish color worthy of its name. It has lost this feature due to the dams built today. The city of Avanos has hosted a history of four thousand years, bearing the traces of Hittite, Phrygian, Persian, Assyrian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman. The art of jug making in this city is a legacy left by the Hittites and has been produced since 2000 BC. The Hittites were experts in pottery making. They built a pipeline to carry spring water to cities and meet their water needs. The water pipes used were also used to transfer polluted water and rain water.

• Lunch

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• Pasabaglari

It has become one of the most popular travel spots with the most intense view of rock formations called fairy chimneys and the scenery it offers. The hermitage rooms carved into these fairy chimneys are important examples reflecting the lifestyle of the monks. There is also a chapel dedicated to St. Simon. Saint Simon lived for 37 years in a small hermitage built on a high column and became famous for his miracles. After his death, his followers who believed in his teachings formed a new trend and this group was named Stylites (saints living on the column). Some monks who came to the Cappadocia region lived a life similar to the mystical lifestyle of St. Simon, who lived in small cells they built on high fairy chimneys.

• Devrent Valley

The variety of formations of rock structures and their likeness to different species by humans offer an interesting and different experience. The most popular of these formations are camel, Napoleon's hat, Virgin Mary and child Jesus, bride and groom figures. Although there are not many traces of life in the valley, it has become one of the most popular travel spots in Cappadocia with its unique rock figures and its interesting and special view.      

• Kaymakli Underground City

Although the exact date of construction is not known, archaeologists have determined that it belongs to the Hittites (2000 BC). It is known that the first floors were used during the Hittites period, but the main part was built by the Christians who escaped from the Roman invasion towards the end of the 3rd century AD. Underground cities used for shelter were built in such a way as to enable them to survive for a short time. It consists of many parts such as dining halls, ventilation shafts, supply stores, wineries, sitting areas, barn, sliding doors and church. Kaymaklı underground city is the largest of the underground cities that can be visited in the region. The large stone block that you can see in the kitchen draws attention. There are many holes in different sizes on it. The molten copper was shaped here and used to make the necessary materials for the kitchen.

• Sobesos Ancient City

Şahinefendi village is 23 km from Ürgüp. It is known that the name of this city, which was swa swassa in ancient times, was called sobesos in the Roman and Byzantine periods. Şahinefendi village stands out with the ancient city of Sobesos, which was just discovered in 2002, and this ancient city with its mosaic decorations. During the excavations carried out so far, a bath, meeting hall, a chapel and burial chambers belonging to the late Roman and early Christian periods were unearthed. Mosaics with sandal motifs are striking at the entrance and exit of the bud leaf shaped bath. In the meeting room, meander, swastika and braided geometric motifs made of different colored stones are located. The burial chambers are still under investigation, and the chapel is dated to the 6th century due to a coin found.

• Keslik Monastery

It is located 2 kilometers from the village of Cemil. The real name of this monastery is Arkangelos monastery. However, the fact that monks lived here in general caused the monastery to be called a monks' monastery and changed over time to be known as the Monkhood Monastery. This monastery is a large complex that became the episcopacy center in the 13th century. The monastery consists of many parts such as refectories, monk cells, church, winery, and chapel. There is also a water source at the entrance, which used to be a holy spring and is now used as a fountain.

• Mustafapasa Lunch

Local A Lacarte Restorant

• Gomeda Valley Hiking

The Cappadocia region offers a pleasant walking experience with its diverse fauna and flora waiting to be discovered, with its many riches such as 8-floor dovecotes, underground city and churches. It is the second valley that offers this experience after the Ihlara valley in Cappadocia with its Bey Stream flowing through the valley and especially with its intense flow in the spring.

• Three Beauties

It is located at the entrance of Urgup. This place, where many people stop by and take pictures, has become symbolic in the Cappadocia region. Three beautiful examples of fairy chimneys are lined up side by side and are likened to a family. From this point, you can see Mount Erciyes and sometimes with the full moon, it offers a perfect view.

• Pigeon Valley ( Guvercinlik Vadisi )

Pigeons were raised in pigeon houses carved into the rocks to benefit from their manure for use in agriculture. Since pigeon manure is very valuable in terms of the substances it contains and is much more effective than other fertilizers, it has been very important for grape cultivation in the region. The valley offers a beautiful view where you can see the pigeon houses decorated with geometric shapes and the Uçhisar castle.

• Onyx Workshop

Since the Cappadocia region is not very suitable for agriculture, people have always dealt with more than one job. They made the test, woven carpets and mastered the processing of precious stones. There are many places where precious stones are exhibited in the Cappadocia region. The most prominent among the precious stones are onyx and sultanite. Onyx stone has almost the same appearance as marble in terms of appearance. But onyx stones are transparent and have layers of different colors. The dominant color found in the stone is black. However, onyx stone has many colors ranging from white to black. Black onyx is generally used in making accessories, jewelry and jewellery. Its benefits are quite remarkable. First of all, it gives positive energy and reduces depression, is very effective against stress, has a self-confidence-increasing feature, and strengthens the relationships of people by providing a balance in male-female relations. In addition, this stone has a pain-reducing effect. Sultanite, Sultan stone, took its name from the Ottoman sultans. This stone, which is unique only to the geography of Turkey, is mined in Muğla Milas. The most striking feature is that it takes on different colors under different light sources. It takes on colors such as pink, green, yellow, blue and brown. It has become a registered trademark with the name Sultanit. As a benefit, it allows the Mind to become more open and clear. Psychologically, it has a structure that relaxes and calms people. It removes negative energy.

• Ihlara Valley

It is our region, which has a perfect view with its deep valleys, streams, lush vegetation and magnificent mountains. Ihlara valley is the best example of this. Its depth varies from 100 to 120 meters. There are countless shelters, tombs, churches, and hermitage rooms carved into the rocks along the valley. Church decorations in this valley start from the 6th century and go back to the 13th century. In addition, unlike the continental climate in the region, the Mediterranean climate is seen here. With this feature, it is a natural microclimate area. Accordingly, various plants, especially pistachios, are grown.

• High Church

In 1895, there is a water cistern under the church with a barrel vaulted dome on a rock floor, and rooms for priests and nuns next to it. Its name comes from the fact that it is located on the summit of the rock structure where it was built. Its location also has breathtaking views of Güzelyurt and Hasandağı.

• Guzelyurt

It is one of the most beautiful settlements where you can watch the historical continuity in the Cappadocia region. In ancient times, it was called karballa, with the influence of Greek, as karvali, with the influence of Turkish, it was named as gelveri, and today it has been changed as Güzelyurt. His name is Hz. It is likely that he got it from Golgotha ​​or calvari, the place where Jesus was crucified. Until the population exchange period of 1924, both Christians and Muslim Turkish people lived here in peace. It is possible to see beautiful examples of the stone houses they built on the rock floor of Güzelyurt Houses, both their durability, their architectural features and their preservation until today, in every street of the town. The most general feature of the houses is that they are adjacent to each other and their roofs are arched, and the construction date of the house, which is still located at the door of most of the houses, gives information about the arch processes on the walls, culture and historical process.

• Narlı Lake

It is located in the city of Niğde and is the only crater lake in the Cappadocia region. Nar Lake collapsed in the early Quaternary, that is, 2.5 million years ago, as a result of volcanic eruptions in the region, and took the appearance of today's maar. The lake is surrounded by hills. Many thermal facilities have been established around the Nar Lake, which is very rich in calcium, sodium and bicarbonate. Juvenile (never surfaced before, not mixed with any water since its formation) waters, which are generally seen in volcanic areas, emerge from magma pockets along fault lines. For example, water is extracted from the borehole on the shore of the lake at a temperature of 65 degrees. Juvenile waters from these Magma pockets contain more dissolved mineral matter.    

• Surp Krikor Lusavoric Church

The first known Armenian church in Kayseri is known as Surp Krikor in 1191. This church, which preserved its existence until the 17th century, appears in the same way in 1653. This is the church that has survived to the present day after being repaired and rebuilt for centuries. This church, which was destroyed or destroyed in the first half of the century, was rebuilt in 1859. Kevork Agha Mindigyan, who is a beloved tradesman in this construction business, plays an important role and meets the needs of the church fairly with his friends. All bacon traders, artisans and artisans are its main supporters. They work with great enthusiasm and finish the job in a short time. Kevork Ağa, who died in 1875, is buried in the courtyard. The interior plaster and gold leaf coating of the church was done in 1903. The church was renovated in 1996 with the philanthropy of Zadig and Penyamin Toker brothers from Kayseri. The church was repaired for the last time in 2009 and was opened to worship by the Deputy Patriarch Archbishop Aram Ateşyan.  

• Archeology Museum

The artifacts unearthed from the archaeological excavations in Kayseri and its region, which were opened in 1969, are exhibited. There are bowls, clay vessels and tools unearthed from the Chalcolithic period, Assyrian trade colony writings discovered in Kültepe, and artifacts from the Seljuk and Roman periods.  

• Doner Cupola

It was built in 1289 for Princess Shah Cihan Hatun, the daughter of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. The stone decorations on the cupola show the richness of Turkish art. The double-headed eagle, lion and tree of life reliefs, which are among the most important symbols of the Seljuks, are not clearly visible today due to the erosions of the first period.  

• Grand Mosque

It was built between 1134-1143 by the ruler of Danishment, Melik Mehmet Gazi. It was repaired in 1206 and 1723. In the inscription inside the mosque: This mosque was repaired by Yağıbasanoğlu, Muzaffereddin Mahmud, in H.602 / M.1206, during the reign of the great Sultan Keyhusrev, the son of Kılıçaslan.  

• Grand Bazaar - Bedesten

It is the largest covered bazaar after the one in Istanbul among the covered bazaars built during the Ottoman period. It is estimated that it was built in the 15th century. The only inscription in the building, which contains many bazaars with different names, is located in the bazaar built by Hacı Efendi in 1844 and named after him. The bazaar, which was almost completely burned as a result of the fire in 1870, was rebuilt with stone materials with the efforts of Maraşlı Osman Pasha. The building is referred to as a “magnificent masonry bazaar” covering more than two thousand shops and stores in the 1907 Ankara Yearbook. The Grand Bazaar still houses shops where local food and handicrafts are sold.

• Talas Houses

Talas, a district of Kayseri, was home to people from different civilizations such as Turkish, Armenian and Greek people during the Late Ottoman period. Its total population is thought to be approximately 11616. Moreover, the Muslim and non-Muslim populations in Talas are not divided into separate neighborhoods, but together, and in some cases even the same. It is also understood that they live as neighbors on the streets. This interaction was also reflected in the architectural structures and preserved its importance even today. Traditional Talas houses usually have a garden. The first entrance door of these houses is located on the garden wall. thus, opening the houses to a garden first, rather than to the street, creates a sheltered entrance. There are rock-carved basements with barrel vaults in Talas houses. These structures form a solid foundation. In addition, they were able to preserve their food here for a long time. Rooms in Talas houses are rectangular in plan and rationally organized, and there are materials such as cedar, cupboard, sar, sergen. The houses in Talas are mostly built as basement ground and first floor. The most used building material is stone. Black stone was used on the walls and foundations, and a 5 cm thick brindle stone specific to the region was used in the floor coverings.

 

• ATV Tour

A fun ride among the Fairy Chimneys into the valleys in the Cappadocia region also offers a wonderful experience for the photo breaks at panoramic points. Covering a time period of 2 hours, this ATV tour includes the valley of swords, Güllüdere, Kızılçukur, the valley of love and Çavuşin (ghost city). Helmets and bonnets, which are the equipment required for the tour, are provided. After the preparations are completed, how to use the ATV is explained in detail by the guide who will accompany you, and a test drive is made in an empty area, and thus the tour begins. You can see many valleys together, the color differences on the rocks and the redness of the sun, the visual landscape it offers is a visual feast worth seeing.

• Turkish Bath 

Baths, which have an important place in Turkish culture, were used not only for health purposes, but also for socializing and having fun. In the middle of the baths, which are constantly hot with their special architecture and heating system, there is a navel stone used to warm the body, relax and make a pouch. In addition to its unique architecture, the bath culture has special tools of use, the most known of which are the pouch, loincloth, bath bowl, marble bath basin. The hammam program is an individual hammam experience, a scrub and foam massage performed by experts, and a classic body massage with aromatic oils.

• Sunset View

The sunset is romantic and sun in the Kızıl-Çukur valley, which is one of the fascinating atmospheres and popular activities of Cappadocia.  

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