Things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey: The Best Specialty Museums

November 19, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

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.
Restaurants in Cappadocia

1. Buyukakten Temenni YeraltI Evi

KIlIcarslan sokak no:22 Temenni Mahallesi, Urgup 50400 Turkey +90 384 341 54 51 [email protected] http://www.urgupyeraltievi.com
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Buyukakten Temenni YeraltI Evi

2. Cappadocia Art & History Museum

Yukari Mah. Gazi Sok. No:6 Mustafapaşa Kasabası, Urgup 50420 Turkey +90 384 353 52 21 [email protected] http://www.kapadokyasanattarihmuzesi.com
Excellent
78%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

Cappadocia Art & History Museum

3. Urgup Museum

Kayseri Cad. No:39 Urgup Merkez, Urgup Turkey +90 384 341 40 82 http://www.nevsehirkulturturizm.gov.tr/belge/1-41398/urgup-muzesi.html
Excellent
57%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

Urgup Museum

4. Guray Museum

Yeni mahalle Dereyamanli sok No:44 50500 Avanos, Avanos 50500 Turkey +90 384 511 23 74 [email protected] http://www.guraymuze.com
Excellent
77%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 351 reviews

Guray Museum

The first and unique underground ceramic museum in the world.

Reviewed By Andyrock81 - Rockhampton, Australia

This museum/gallery houses small a collection of ancient artefacts, and a large collection of art/ceramics from local artists. Their main focus however, is the museum shop, which has a very large collection of ceramic items: plates, bowls, jugs displayed across multiple rooms. The painting techniques were explained and we were able to watch some of the artists at work. The staff in the museum and shop were helpful, not too pushy either. Prices were reasonable and are fixed so there was no awkward haggling. We ended up buying a few small items. If you are staying in Goreme, there is a bus every hour to Avanos for 5TL each way. Entrance fee is 10TL, please note the museum pass is not accepted here as this is a privately owned museum.

5. Culture Museum

Cumhuriyet MeydanI No:15, Ortahisar Turkey +90 384 343 33 44 [email protected] http://www.culturemuseum.com/home.php
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Culture Museum

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