As you drive from Derinkuyu towards Güzelyurt and the Ihlara Gorge you will see a turn-off on the left which leads to the…
Amongst Cappadocia’s many fascinating attractions some of the most astounding are the “underground cities” with which the area is riddled. These structures are…
‘Doesn’t Give Water” Population: 1,500 Old name: Filidon, Floita (Greek) If you’re driving west from Derinkuyu to Gaziemir, Guzelyurt or the Ihlara…
If you’re staying in Güzelyurt in Western Cappadocia, you will see signs pointing to the 4.5-km-long Monastery Valley, an Ihlara Valley in miniature although…
If you’re staying in Güzelyurt in Cappadocia it’s worth diverting six km south through the village of Sivrihisar in search of the Kızıl Kilise (Red Church).…
St Gregory of Nazianus (St Gregory the Theologian, c.329-389) was one of the so-called Cappadocian Fathers whose writings and teachings helped establish some…
Heart of Western Cappadocia Population: 2,700 Old name: Gelveri Festival: July Favourite son: St Gregory of Nazianus (Cappadocian…