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Chez Galip Avanos: Pottery & the Hair Museum (Guide)

Chez Galip Avanos: Pottery & the Hair Museum (Guide)

Chez Galip in Avanos is a working pottery house famous for its master potters, free wheel-throwing demonstrations and the world-famous Avanos Hair Museum. Here is how to visit, what to see and how to get there.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Uçhisar Castle, Cappadocia: History, Views & Visitor Guide

Uçhisar Castle, Cappadocia: History, Views & Visitor Guide

Uçhisar is the highest village in Cappadocia, crowned by a honeycombed rock fortress with the region's finest panoramic views. Here's its history, how to get there, what to see and visitor tips.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
History of Ürgüp: Cappadocia's Ancient Wine Town

History of Ürgüp: Cappadocia's Ancient Wine Town

Once the Roman-Byzantine town of Osiana, Ürgüp is Cappadocia's historic wine capital. Explore Temenni Hill, its rock-cut old town and how to visit.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Avcılar Valley: Cappadocia's Hidden Hunters' Valley

Avcılar Valley: Cappadocia's Hidden Hunters' Valley

Avcılar Valley — Hunters' Valley — offers fairy chimneys, ancient dovecotes, and canyon hiking near Göreme without the crowds of Rose or Pigeon Valley. Here's everything you need to explore it.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Mushroom Valley Cappadocia: Geology, Hiking & Photography Guide

Mushroom Valley Cappadocia: Geology, Hiking & Photography Guide

Mushroom Valley near Çavuşin: basalt-capped tufa columns form a natural field of giant mushrooms, free to enter with trails connecting to Avanos and Göreme.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
White Valley (Ak Vadi) Cappadocia: Hike, Trail & Tips

White Valley (Ak Vadi) Cappadocia: Hike, Trail & Tips

Ak Vadi — White Valley — is Cappadocia's quietest major valley hike. Pale tufa cliffs, cave interiors, and a trail that links Çavuşin to Uçhisar Castle.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Mustafapaşa (Sinasos): Historic Village & Walking Guide

Mustafapaşa (Sinasos): Historic Village & Walking Guide

Walk through Mustafapaşa, formerly Sinasos: carved stone mansions, churches, the village square, nearby valleys and practical advice for a half-day visit.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) Cappadocia Guide 2026

Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) Cappadocia Guide 2026

Devrent (Imagination) Valley is a free, open-access stretch of fairy chimneys near Göreme shaped like camels, snakes and dolphins. Here's what to spot, how to get there and when to go.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
Damsa Dam Cappadocia: Hidden Lake, Views & How to Visit

Damsa Dam Cappadocia: Hidden Lake, Views & How to Visit

A calm, photogenic reservoir on the Damsa Stream near Urgup and Mustafapasa - escape the crowds for sunset views, fishing and easy walks through Cappadocia's lesser-known countryside.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →

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