Cappadocia

Kayseri Airport being a scant hour-and-a-half from Istanbul by airplane, flying is the most practical way of getting there. The biggest city in the entire Cappadocia Valley, Kayseri sits smack dab on the cusp between the Central Anatolia steppe and the Eastern Anatolian Plateau, which boasts the highest mountains in Turkey.

A historical settlement that was discovered by chance during urban transformation works five years ago in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir is set to be opened to tourism soon.

The Kayseri Archaeology Museum awaits its visitors at its new venue: The historic castle of the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri, housing never-before-seen artifacts and display rooms.

At just five years old, the annual trail run in Turkey's scenic Cappadocia region is racing past its global peers in growth, an executive from its chief sponsor told Anadolu Agency.

The status of the Göreme Valley in the world-famous Cappadocia region has been changed to "prevent illegal constructions" in the area, a statement issued by the Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.

French runner Yannick Noel broke ribbon in Turkey's Salomon Cappadocia Ultra Trail on Oct. 19.    

The 24-hour trail race kicked off in the land of fairy chimneys Cappadocia, one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on Oct. 19.

A trail race in Turkey's splendid Cappadocia region is foreseeing a 50% rise in the number of runners this year. 

A total of 437,516 tourists enjoyed hot air balloon tours in Turkey's charming touristic hub Cappadocia between January and September, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency.

Female personnel of Gendarmerie Horse and Dog Training Center (JAKEM) stroke dogs in Nevşehir, Turkey on Oct. 3.