Cappadocia Daily Tours
Cappadocia is Persian for the land of beautiful horses. It is an enchanting open-air museum and an unparalleled example of the com-mon cultural heritage of humanity. Centered on the triangle of Nevsehir, Urgup and Avanos, Cappadocia is in the middle of a once active volcanic region. At the time when Anatolia was completing its geographical evolution, these volcanic eruptions were so strong that the lava in some places was up to 100 meters thick. Over many millions of years, volcanoes, wind, rain and ice sculpted what we now know as Cappadocia. As the land eroded, the basalt stones remained and formed conical structures sometimes reaching as high as 45 meters. The local people called these unique rock formations 'Fairy Chimneys', a name that has endured throughout the ages. If nature was the first artist to arrange the decor, it was Anatolian man who over the centuries carved the rocks and built houses, churches and over 120 underground cities, descending hundreds of feet and many levels under ground.
The largest of these underground cities, Ozkonak, once had a population of 60 thou¬sand. Many parts of this city have not yet been explored. The canyon formed by the Melendiz stream, which has pierced its way through the rocks, is called the Ihlara Valley. In this 14 km long valley there are 105 churches and 4535 houses.
At the heart of G6reme's National Park, lies the most beautifully decorated site in Cappadocia, the G6reme Open Air Museum. The monks carved out churches and decorated them with frescoes and paintings, of which many remain in good condition. All over Cappadocia are remarkably mysterious places, cities and churches, where only the foot can go. Cappadocia provokes intense curiosity. There are countless things to see, yet with all of the time in the world, sights of interest will have to be skipped. It is also just a place to sit back and relax. Maybe jump off the beaten path, and try seeing Cappadocia a different way.
Biking, horseback riding, hiking, jeep caravan, or hot air ballooning, are all wonderful ways to a see the unique landscape of the moon-scaped valleys of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia defies description. You must go there and absorb its atmosphere, colors, and luminance to realize the daunting beauty of it.
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