Places
3 places to discover in Cappadocia
Açıksaray Ruins
The "Open Palace" — a Byzantine rock-cut complex between Nevşehir and Gülşehir — consists of a large monastery, churches, and storage rooms carved into an exposed volcanic cliff. The scale of the carvings is impressive and the site sees very few visitors.
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A Seljuk caravanserai built in 1231 on the ancient Silk Road between Aksaray and Nevşehir. One of the best-preserved caravanserais in Anatolia, with an ornate portal and a vast covered hall where merchants and their camels once rested. Exceptional stonework throughout.
VIEW DETAILSSaruhan Caravanserai
Built in 1249 near Avanos, Saruhan was a key Silk Road waypoint for merchants crossing Anatolia. Today it hosts evening whirling dervish (Sema) performances in its atmospheric vaulted halls — one of the region's most memorable cultural experiences.
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