Nevşehir
Underground city takes visitors on historical journey
The underground city of Saint Mercurius, located in the Saratlı village of the Central Anatolian province of Aksaray, is famous for its 40 living spaces such as its church, mass graves, water wells, floor furnaces, pigeon houses, cellars and warehouse roofs.
Horse barn in historic settlement becomes museum
A horse barn, discovered by archaeologists in Kayaşehir, will be reorganized as the Natural History Museum. Kayaşehir is a historical rock-cut hillside settlement that was discovered by chance during the urban transformation works carried out by the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) seven years ago in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir.
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Over 150,000 tourists visit Cappadocia in June
Turkey's world-famous Cappadocia region, home to fabled fairy chimneys and stunning balloon rides, welcomed over 150,000 domestic and international tourists this June. (AA/DHA Photo)
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World-famous Cappadocia drew over 60,000 tourists this May
Turkey's world-famous Cappadocia region, home to fabled fairy chimneys and stunning balloon rides, welcomed over 60,000 tourists this May, local tourism officials said in a statement on June 11.
According to authorities in the central Nevşehir province, 61,634 people visited 17 top tourist sites in Cappadocia.
Hot-air balloons glide in Nevşehir
Hot-air balloons glide at the historical Cappadocia region, located in Central Anatolia's Nevşehir province. (AA Photo)
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Climate change threatens Turkey’s cultural, historical sites
Climate change is posing risks not only to the environment but also to cultural, ancient and historical sites in Turkey, experts have warned.
Hot-air balloons glide over Cappadocia skies
Hot-air balloons glide at the historical Cappadocia region, located in Central Anatolian Nevşehir province. (AA Photo)
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Selime Cathedral in Cappadocia lures tourists
The Selime Cathedral in Cappadocia is attracting great attention from tourists for its historical significance. (AA Photo)
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Ravishing spring scenery from Cappadocia
Turkey's world-famous Cappadocia region, which offers visitors numerous vacation opportunities with its unique natural, historical and cultural abundance, enchants visitors and onlookers with its picturesque spring scenery.
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Tourists make beeline for Turkey's famous Cappadocia
As tourism picks up in Turkey thanks to effective COVID-19 safety measures, the picturesque Cappadocia region hosted nearly 200,000 visitors in the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest government figures.