Important Facts
about Cappadocia

IMPORTANT FACTS

In our column "Important Facts about Cappadocia" we would like to provide you with the latest news as well as to introduce you to local traditional knowledge.
All those articles are collected with the aim to raise your awareness, that Turkey and Cappadocia is much more than just any holiday
destination, but an infinite source of incomparable culture, unique nature and outstanding hospitality.

If you would like to share a story, a legend or an adventure report from Cappadocia with us...                                       Contact us directly

MAZATA - The real Advanture

While masses of tourists visit the Underground Cities in Derinkuyu or Kaymakli, the real advanturer dives deep into the darkness of Mazata,
squeeze through small tunnels and rely on the knowledge of only one man. More...

Memories of the Old Villagers
The Stories of their Lives

The lives of the older Uçhisar villagers, men and women, were overshadowed by hard times and the
deaths of loved ones, and their memories and stories reflect their pain and suffering. More...

Defending the Caveman

Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history.
Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions
in over 30 countries, and it’s sure to win yours. More about Cavemen... 

Ballooning in Cappadocia

Every balloon flight in Cappadocia is a fantastic adventure as once floats intimately amongst the fairy chimneys and soar over the magnificent landscape.
It is like a dream to gently float over the countryside in complete harmony with your surroundings. More...

Cross Golf Cappadocia

It seems impossible that after 500 years since golf was invented, such a complementary game could be reinvented. Imagine a course in small valleys,
among fairy chimneys and cones pierced by troglodytic dwellings, in the middle of Cappadocia. More...

Cappadocian Wine

Grape harvesting is an age-old tradition that still occurs to this day. Throughout many areas of the world, grapes are picked by hand and processed
using methods that were devised centuries ago and that were handed down from generation to generation. More...

Filmset Cappadocia

Since many years, Cappadocia is used to be a natural film set for many national and international movies. Producers and directors had been inspired
by the magical landscape.  From TV-Series to Science-Fiction or Thriller, Cappadocia was obviously worth being chosen. More...

Cappadocia on the UNESCO World Heritage List

In 1985 Göreme National Park and six other rock sites of Cappadocia were recognised by UNESCO as one of the world's spectacular natural and
cultural site and added to the World Heritage List. More...