Cappadocia is the historic area with unique rock site located in the center of the Anatolian Region of Turkey. Thies region is a result of the vulcanic eruptions occurred in Erciyes, Hasandag and Gulludag, in the region was formed a large tableland from the vulcanic tufas and together with the erosion of the Kizilirmak river and wind over ten thausands of years there appeared the chimney rocks which are a wonder of the nature. Turkish heritage is located in Goreme – a village in the heart of Cappadocia. Long, long ago Cappadocia was inhabited by Christians who also carved thousands of cave churches, chapels and monasteries out of the rock. Many of these churches were decorated with frescoes of medieval saints whose ghostly images still gaze down from the walls. In the 21st century these ancient churches make some of the most remarkable sights for visitors. Goreme and the Cappadocia region is easily accessible from all parts of Turkey.

Fairy chimneys near Goreme

Fairy chimneys near Goreme

Fairy chimneys near Goreme

Fairy chimneys near Goreme

overlook near Goreme

overlook near Goreme

overlook near Goreme

landscape in Cappadocia

City in Cappodocia

underground city of Kaymakli

underground city of Kaymakli

Dark Church, Goreme

Underground chamber in the Buckle Church

1,000+ year old painting at the Apple church carved into a rock

1,000+ year old painting at the Apple church carved into a rock

1,000+ year old painting at the Apple church carved into a rock

Ancient rock houses

credit: Frank Kovalchek

Pathway was opened at the begining of the 20th century by king Alfonso XIII. At photos, you can see climbers tackling on the King’s Pathway (El Caminito del Rey) in the Los Gaitanes Gorge, El Chorro, Álora. The walkway is one meter in width, and rises over 100 meters above the river below. The local government closed both entrances of the path after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. Pathway should be reopen in 2014 after three years restoration-plan.