Apple Church

Chapel of St Basil

Goreme Open Air Museum

A World Heritage Site. Most of the rock-cut churches and monasteries in Cappadocia are situated here. Dating largely from 9th century onwards they were built by cutting rooms out of the soft volcanic tuff.

Entrance to a church

Many of the churches feature Byzantine frescoes depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments.

Uchisar

Uchisar is situated at the highest point in Cappadocia and can be seen from afar. The rock formations here in Cappadocia are known as Fairy Chimneys

Rock dwellings

Hot Air Balloon over Cappadocia

This is a must do in Cappadocia. The ride is about an hour and reached the height of 1000 m

The Love Valley

Any idea why it is called Love Valley?

Receiving a Certificate of Flight

My Certificate of Flight

Cappadocia

We spent two nights at Dinler Resort in Nevsehir, Cappadocia.

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

This museum is considered to be  the most outstanding museum in Turkey. A must see for anyone interested in Turkey's history. No photography is allowed inside.

Bodies were  buried in these pots

Mother Goddess Cybele