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A Stroll Around Uchisar Cappadocia

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.

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Turkish fripperies on the street

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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  1. 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”?

    1. 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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