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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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