It can still be true that people living places that can be lived in a city consisting of people from the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, escaping from the pressures of the Romans, and creating living spaces living in the cavities of the fairy chimneys in the places where they can live their religion.
Cavusin Church
At the entrance of the Çavuşin Church, there are two staircases on the right and left, a church with three apes and a single nave. There are sitting areas on the sides, there are baptismal stones in front of the apses. The walls are decorated with scenes depicting important events. As far as is known, three different techniques were used in painting the church. The Çavuşin church also has the distinction of being a high-ceilinged church. On the walls, St. Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, his condemnation, his crucifixion, his crucifixion, and death is depicted
John the Baptist Church
Another important church in Çavuşin is the Church of John the Baptist. It is one of the largest and most important churches in Cappadocia, built in the 5th century. Although it is the first church in the region, it was used as a large monastery church. It is a square-planned church with a single apse. Behind the entrance carved into the rock, there is a three-nave basilica dedicated to John the Baptist. The frescoes of the basilica are in very bad condition, and the façade was destroyed due to erosion. It is estimated that the holy relics belonging to Saint Hieron during the Byzantine Period were stored here.
Uçhisar is located in the middle of the Nevşehir, Ürgüp, and Avanos triangles. Uçhisar was founded on the Persian royal road and the Seljuk era on the Silk Road. Every year, millions of people from all over the world visit this charming town with its rock-carved houses, tandoori houses, and cider houses. According to the findings of the Aşıklı and Topaklı Höyük excavations, Uçhisar bears traces of Polished Stone and the Neolithic period. In the excavations of Acem Höyük and Kültepe, the first written tablets of Anatolia belonging to the Hittite and Assyrian periods were found. The best way to visit other important points of Cappadocia, such as Uçhisar and Göreme, Ürgüp, is to join daily Cappadocia tours.
Uchisar Castle
Uçhisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia, is the windiest place! Even if you have to climb hundreds of steps to reach the top of the castle, it is worth it, especially if the sunset is close, you should see the fairy chimneys painted in the red of the sun and the colors reflecting from the valley. You can see the whole region from the snowy head of Erciyes, which is famous for its winter sports, to the old extinct volcanic Hasan Mountain. Uçhisar Castle undertook the mission of Cappadocia's eyes and ears for a while. Uçhisar, with its castle, which the first Christians chose to hide, became both a watchtower of the underground cities and a defense zone.
Temenni (Hope) Hill
It would not be a lie if we say that Ürgüp is the first place that introduced Nevşehir to the world in terms of its historical and natural beauties. Temenni Hill, the highest peak of this place, has a location that can be seen from all over the city, and Erciyes Mountain can be seen from this hill. There are two cupolas on Temenni Hill. The cupola on the right at the entrance to the hill is a tomb. In any case, the name of this tomb has remained as "wish" because people tie cloth to make wishes to this tomb. There is also a tomb on the hill that is said to belong to the 3rd Alaeddin Keykubat.
Asmali Mansion
You have a lot of time and if you want to see what a traditional mansion would be like in Cappadocia, you can go to Asmalı Konak, which is famous for the TV series and is flooded with visitors. But to tell us, almost all the rooms are locked, there are a few rooms where you can visit, and there are very few things. You can only see the building, and we are sure that you have seen many more beautiful mansions than this before. Moreover, the Greek architecture of the mansion, which is about 200 years old, is in very bad condition. So those who come to Ürgüp just for Asmalı Konak may be disappointed.
Gomeda Valley
Although not as famous as the Güvercinlik or Kızılçukur Valleys, the Gomeda Valley, which spreads over an area of approximately 6 kilometers, and the Üzengi Valley, are famous for their dovecotes that resemble a castle or a multi-story apartment building when viewed from the outside. During the Roman Empire, this valley was a settlement with approximately 600 houses, 2 churches, 2 necropolises, and 1 wounded city. To come here, you can enter from Cumhuriyet Square in Mustafapaşa, connected to Ürgüp. Mustafapaşa is also a lovely place in itself. Another road leading to Gomeda Valley is to pass through Ayvali Village.
Three Beauties
These three fairy chimneys, which have become the symbol of Cappadocia, are briefly called the three beauties. This is where that classic hat fairy chimney form looks best. There is a clear trio in the background of the photographs of many tourists who come to Cappadocia anyway. There is also a legend of these three beauties: Once upon a time, the King of Cappadocia had a daughter and this girl fell in love with a shepherd in the region. The king objected to his daughter marrying the shepherd, but the princess still married the shepherd. The shepherd and the princess had a child, but the King did not forgive his daughter, even though he was her granddaughter, and sent soldiers after them to slaughter the whole family. Just as they were about to be killed, the princess begged God to save them from this situation. At that moment, all three of them turned to stone. It is believed that the first one of these stones is the shepherd, the middle one is the children and the last one is the princess. To see this trio, which can be seen from many places, you need to go towards Ürgüp from Kızıl Çukur Valley.
Ortahisar Castle
Ortahisar is also known as the largest fairy chimney of Cappadocia, famous for its rock warehouses carved into the valley slopes, also called Anatolia's citrus warehouse, and its castle, which is the largest fairy chimney in the region.
Rising like a tower of Babel, the castle is one of the first components of the world's multi-story settlements and a frequent destination for Silk Road caravans. The rocks on which Ortahisar Castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides were carved by the first Etiler for protection and shelter in the old times when wars were abundant. Later on, it was used as a shelter during the time of the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans. The first settlement of the town started in the castle, and as the population increased, new 2-story houses were built that descended down the slopes as steps.
The earliest historical periods in Ortahisar are BC. Etilerin in 1500, BC. Phrygians in the 1200s, BC. Periods dominated by Lycians and Persians in 657. B.C. During the 27th period of Rome, A.D. Between the 4th and 10th centuries, it was under Byzantine rule.
