Cappadocia is the capital district of Turkey's Nevsehir Province in Central Anatolia. The province has a total population of 117,890 people, of which 82,110 live in the capital region of Nevsehir. The region has a total size of 535 km2 (207 square miles) and the town is located 1,224 meters (4,016 ft) above sea level.
Cappadocia is an exciting region in central Turkey known for its fairy-tale landscapes, caves, amazing rock formations, and of course, the hundreds of hot air balloons that ascend in the sky each morning during sunrise. There are also many amazing hiking trails in Cappadocia that will take at least a week to explore.
Some of the best activities in Cappadocia are listed below.
Flying in a hot air balloon at sunrise.
Hiking Red Valley and viewing the sunset.
Visiting Goreme open-air museum as it is one of the most important historic sites in Cappadocia.
Exploring churches and cave houses.
Enjoying the sunset from Uchisar Castle. There is also a very unique lake called Lake Tuz (the pink salt lake).
Cappadocia is a magical place in summer and it gets more beautiful in the winter. When it snows in Cappadocia, it is a truly stunning sight and something out of this world.