A Stroll Around Uchisar Cappadocia

Asia, Travel, Turkey

Even though it’s nestled in the valley of those charming fairy chimneys that Cappadocia is famous for, the village of Uchisar Cappadocia feels like any other small town in Turkey at first glance.

Uchisar Cappadocia

Uchisar Cappadocia is renowned for its impressive castle, one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. Houses were once clustered around the castle, but as the population grew and erosion took its toll, habitation gradually moved toward the lower parts of the valley, leaving the ancient citadel at the heart of the town. The citadel itself contains a large cave and three tunnels leading to it, although some have collapsed over time, now filled with stones and soil.

From the top of Uchisar Castle, you’re rewarded with breathtaking views over the entire Goreme Valley (where you will go exploring the picturesque Cappadocia frescoes). In fact, many of the best photos from Cappadocia are captured from this vantage point. Many locals have opened their homes as pensions, so it’s possible to enjoy this stunning view from the garden or even through the window of your own room.

As I mentioned, Uchisar Cappadocia feels like a place frozen in time, with its rock formations, the sprawling valley, and, of course, the castle. But take a stroll along its narrow streets, and you’ll find that despite its ancient aura, Uchisar has all the amenities of a modern small town. You can enjoy a nice meal and pick up a few souvenirs along the way.

While exploring, I wandered past the typical Turkish shops brimming with trinkets. Then, to my surprise, I looked up and saw a sign: Boutique de Paris.

Didn’t I tell you that you can find anything in Uchisar Cappadocia?

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ourworldinreview says:

24/02/2017 at 9:53 am

Cappadocia was one of the best places to go. I remember the thrill of hot air ballooning over the incredible landscape.

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1. WorldGlimpses says:
  
  24/02/2017 at 10:00 am
  
  So envious! That’s one thing I have to go back for. 😀
  
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Pete says:

24/02/2017 at 11:04 pm

Hah! Boutique de Paris. Marvellous.

But there has long been a fair degree of French influence in the area. Do you know, in Iran, the word for “Thank you” is “Merci”?

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1. WorldGlimpses says:
  
  25/02/2017 at 8:10 am
  
  Didn’t know about Iran. It’s the same in Tunisia, same influence, “merci” for “thank you”. But it’s not the case in Turkey. So, they could have picked any European town, it would still be funny. 🙂
  
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youtheworldwandering@outlook.com.au says:

26/02/2017 at 12:39 am

Such a great post, sadly when I visited Turkey in 2014 I didn’t quite get to Cappadocia. You have such a great guide here. This post is awesome!
Kristie (youtheworldwandering)

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1. WorldGlimpses says:
  
  26/02/2017 at 8:40 am
  
  It is a bit demanding, since it’s not “on the way”, but surely worth a visit. Thank you, glad you like it! 🙂
  
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