Must-see historical and tourist attractions in Nevsehir and Cappadocia

.Must-see historical and tourist attractions in Nevsehir and Cappadocia:

Nevsehir is a city with unique historical and natural beauties. That's right; What are the places to visit in Nevsehir Avanos, what are the places to visit in Urgup, what are the places to visit in Cappadocia? If you are curious, Nevsehir Travel Guide will help you satisfy your curiosity. Nevsehir, the center of the

(Cappadocia) region, which means the Land of Beautiful Horses in Persian, is located in a region dominated by Hittites, Phrygians, Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Seljuks and Ottomans. 7000 years AGO.He. Nevsehir, which is located on the southern slopes of the Kızılırmak Valley, 3. it has been an important center of Christianity since the XVIII century. During the Seljuks, the city was known as Muskara. Under the command of Grand Vizier Nevşehirli Damat Ibrahim Pasha, the imaret was equipped with a mosque, a madrasa and a fountain and was granted provincial status in 1954.

Nevşehir has eight districts: Acıgöl, Avanos, Derinkuyu, Gülşehir, Hacıbektaş, Kozaklı and Urgup. The most touristic areas of Nevşehir are Urgup, Göreme, Avanos, Ucahisar and Mustafahisar districts.

Fairy chimneys

Fairy Chimneys, which are visited by thousands of people both from our country and abroad every year, amaze their visitors with their charming atmosphere and natural beauty, are one of the most important tourist centers of our country. The formation of Fairy chimneys, which is 7 km from Nevsehir, dates back millions of years. It is assumed that this region was the inland sea 60 million years before today. The lava that is under the ground together with the activated earth's crust comes out of the cracks that have formed and a process that will last for millions of years begins. Lava begins to erupt towards the earth through Mount Hasan, Erciyes and Güllü Mountain, which were volcanic volcanoes at that time. This lava flow, which lasts for many years, dries up the sea there, and the pits in the area where the drying sea is located begin to fill with lava. After many years, volcanoes go out, streams begin to take part in the formation of fairy chimneys. The waters flowing on the cooling lava erode the rock and form deep valleys. The slopes of the valleys have a wavy appearance due to wind erosion. The fact that the lava was formed from layers, and the strong wind blowing ensured the formation of the current chimney sections.

Derinkuyu underground city

Derinkuyu Underground City, the largest underground city in Cappadocia, reaching a depth of 85 meters and spreading over a large area, has been included in the tourism sector since 1967. World. , it has 8 floors. There are 2m high, 2m wide and 9km long tunnels in Derinkuyu underground city. Although it is said that the city has 12 or 13 floors, eight of them are currently open to visitors. Derinkuyu Underground City has all the features of underground cities in Cappadocia, but unlike the Kaymakli underground city, which has many similarities, there is also a mission school, a confessional, a baptismal cistern and an interesting baptismal well.

Göreme open air

In the Goreme Open-Air Museum, located 13 km from the center of Nevsehir, the 4th century AD of monastic life.-13. it is said that it took place between Decenturies. The open-air museum has churches, monuments, chapels and recreation areas. There are also historical buildings of various eras in monasteries and chapels in the region.

Göreme Open Air Museum, Karain Pigeon, Karlik Cathedral, Yeşilöz Theodoro Church and Soğanlı Ruins located in the Underground City of Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985.