A - KIZILÇUKUR
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Kızılçukur: Here is a valley
called Rose valley as well
because of the color of the
rocks there.This is one ofthe
best valleys for hiking in the
area.That was also used used by
Christians at the end of 5 th
centuries,so you will explore
the cave dwelling used by them,
visiting old churches too.When
you have a look from a distance
up on a hill,you will notice
that the valley has a shape like
a finger.So whereever you start
hiking you come out from same
point.The valleys colors also
change up to daylight.Thats why
it's the best place to see
sunset in the area.
B - ÇAVUŞİN
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Çavuşin: This is
a village in the early period of
Christians having the oldest
church of region dating back to
3 rd century.It was exactly
settled like a big town where
you see lots of cave rooms used
as living rooms, sleeping rooms,kitchens,wineries,etc.So
all these are waiting for you to
explore them.You have a chance
to see oldest church of the area
which was)
dedicated to John the Baptist.When you climbed up to
the church,try to look at the
view from the window.You will
love it.There was a big erosion
on that area in 1960 s.So
unfortunately you cant see the
whole settlement.But there are
stairs to climb up.So you sont
miss this gorgeus view.
C - ESENTEPE
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Göreme Panaroma: That's the best view you
can ever see in the area.You will have a break
on a hill called esentepe where you see all the
marvellous looking valleys with different shapes
and the volcanoes shaped them.It's called
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Esentepe in Turkish which means windy point.
When you have a visit there,don't forget to tie
up something on wishing tree.It's also very
common in small cities in Turkey.It's believed
that when you make a wish first and then tie up
a piece of cloth or something,your wishes will
come true.See if it works...
D - KAYMAKLI
Kaymaklı: These are probably the most interesting places to see in the area you shouldnt miss.These are quite old as well.There are almost 36 cities like this.And they were first used by Hittites and later by Christians like a shelter in the war times.They carved lots of rooms all connected with tunnels.So they lived in here when the cities were invaded by enemies.The longest period people used here was 3 months in the war times.Kaymaklı underground cave is the 2 nd largest one in the area with it's 4 levels and 40 meters depth.You have a chance to see the rooms,storange rooms,church,kitchens...5000 people lived here in one time.It's hard to believe that many lived here.The air condition chimneys and defence systems used in these caves will surprise you during the visit.
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E - ÇATALKAYA
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Çatalkaya: May be that is known as the most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.You here stop to see conical ones with caps on top.There are two big one done small here that is why they are called there beauties by locals.The rocks with caps on top have always an interesting scene cause caps look as if they will fall down but they can't.Cause they are one piece,they are not seperate from body.
F - HOSPITAL MONASTERY
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