5 Caverns & Caves in Cappadocia That You Shouldn't Miss

July 7, 2021 Janette Largent

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
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1. Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri

Derinkuyu Turkey +90 384 213 42 60 http://www.muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/derinkuyu-yeralti-sehri
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4.5 based on 1,188 reviews

Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri

At one time up to 20,000 people lived in this underground city carved 18 storeys deep into the Cappadocia earth. Today, 8 floors of rooms, tunnels and passageways are open for public viewing.

Reviewed By 596aarong - Los Angeles, United States

If you want a unique experience, then any of Cappadocia's underground cities will fill the bill. The fact that Derinkuyu exists at all is amazing. I highly recommend it... just watch your head, as many of the passageways are so small you have to bend over in half to get through. Not for the claustrophobic or faint of heart.

2. Uchisar Castle

Uchisar Turkey +90 352 332 59 29 http://www.uchisar.bel.tr/uchisar/uchisar-kulturu
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4.5 based on 1,662 reviews

Uchisar Castle

Reviewed By esat_dursun - Nevsehir, Turkey

Quite pretty view and visit for the Unique landscape... And old Castle to defense the city for sudden attacks. The museum entrance fee is quite cheap and provided at the entrance ticket sale office..

3. Cappadocia Cave Dwellings

Urgup Turkey +90 384 271 31 11 http://www.goremeinn.com.tr
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4.5 based on 1,077 reviews

Cappadocia Cave Dwellings

Reviewed By ekalideen - Johannesburg, South Africa

Beautiful and amazing sight to behold! We will definitely be back with our family. We spoke to many of the young kids who were there on an excursion and they had so much info and fun insights on Turkish culture.

4. Selime Monastery

Guzelyurt Turkey
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4.5 based on 386 reviews

Selime Monastery

Reviewed By RichardK938 - West Palm Beach, United States

This caravanserai is carved into the fairy chimneys and includes a monastery, winery, chapel, cathedral and everything else you need if you are in a caravan running the silk road.

5. Cilehane

Kutukcu Koyu, Hacibektas 50800 Turkey
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Cilehane

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