Nevşehir / Merkez
Museums
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches and wall paintings introduce Cappadocia’s monastic heritage.
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Central Anatolia Region
Plan a journey through steppe landscapes, urban culture and Anatolian history.
Central Anatolia Region — overview
Plan a journey through steppe landscapes, urban culture and Anatolian history. The province grouping on this page helps browsing and does not represent exact geographic boundaries. Refine your visit through district and place records.
Central Anatolia Region
Nevşehir / Avanos
Historic quarters and villages
Zelve Archaeological Site
A historic rock-cut settlement spread across a group of valleys.
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Nevşehir / Derinkuyu
Historic buildings and monuments
Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore underground living through narrow passages, shared spaces and ventilation systems.
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Nevşehir / Merkez
Historic buildings and monuments
Kaymaklı Underground City
Follow the layout of rock-cut rooms and storage spaces below ground.
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Nevşehir / Avanos
Historic buildings and monuments
Özkonak Underground City
An underground stop near Avanos with rock-cut galleries and passages.
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Aksaray / Güzelyurt
Canyons and valleys
Ihlara Valley
A riverside walk through a canyon with rock-cut churches.
Nevşehir / Ürgüp
Castles and city walls
Ortahisar Castle
A rock citadel rising above the streets and buildings of Ortahisar.
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Nevşehir / Avanos
Historic quarters and villages
Avanos Historic Centre
Combine a riverside walk with the town’s pottery tradition.
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Nevşehir / Merkez
Castles and city walls
Uçhisar Castle
A prominent rock citadel overlooking the valleys of Cappadocia.
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Nevşehir / Avanos
Nature
Paşabağları Archaeological Site
Distinctive capped fairy chimneys and rock-cut spaces in Cappadocia.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Itineraries featuring Central Anatolia Region
These itineraries include at least one stop in this destination. Other days or stops may take you to other destinations.
Day trips
By car · 2 stops
Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu underground cities
Compare two Cappadocian underground cities in one day: begin at Kaymaklı, take a break above ground and continue by road to Derinkuyu.
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By car · 3 stops
Cappadocia’s open-air discoveries
Göreme Open Air Museum, Zelve and Paşabağları: a three-stop driving itinerary combining rock-cut spaces and fairy chimneys.
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Multi-day itineraries
By car · 7 stops
3 Days in Cappadocia: Above and Below Ground
An adaptable three-day plan with two overnight stays, covering Göreme, Uçhisar, Zelve, Paşabağları, Avanos, Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu.
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Mixed transport · 16 stops
10 Days in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya
A nine-night example itinerary across three regions, with two intercity travel days and a flexible final day, adaptable to your own pace.
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