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The Top 20 Caves in Turkey

Looking to visit a cave in Turkey on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Turkey’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Ruins of the Ancient City of Syedra

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Syedra (griechisch: Σύεδρα) war eine antike Stadt im „Rauhen“ Kilikien (Kilikia Tracheia) an der Südküste Kleinasiens, 18 Kilometer südöstlich von Alanya, 24 Kilometer nordwestlich von Selinus, dem heutigen Gazipaşa in der Türkei; heute Asar Tepe.

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Göreme Open-Air Museum

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The Göreme Valley contains the finest collection of painted cave churches in the region. From the 10th to the 12th century, Orthodox monks carved places of worship out of the …

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Damlataş Cave

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The Damlatas Cave (Damlatas Magarasi) is a small grotto at the foot of the Alanya Hausberg. The stalactite jewelry has long lost its beauty and the rock is almost dry. So nothing special.

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Hermitage of St. Symeon

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The famous hermitage of St. Symeon is located in the large, solitary cone with three heads in the middle of the open space. The entrance to the raised monk's cell …

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Kirkdamaltı Church (St. George's Church)

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This cave church is located in the Ihlara Valley a bit off and about 30 meters up the trail.

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Çavuşin Cave Village

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Very nice old village with the panorama of the ridged rock

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Göreme National Park and the Fairy Chimneys

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Cappadocia: A Land Forged by Volcanoes and Time
Nestled in the heart of Central Anatolia, Turkey, Cappadocia is a region of breathtaking natural beauty and profound historical significance. Its otherworldly …

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Baptismal Cave (Vafiz Cave)

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The entrance to the cave is easy to miss. It is just one meter wide and is located on the hill north of the basilica. If you don't know there is something to discover there, you will probably walk past.

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Snake Church

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Very nicely preserved cave church in the Ihlara Gorge

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Fairy Chimneys with Cave Churches and Dwellings

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Very large fairy chimney with a large number of partially accessible caves and chapels.

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The Top 20 Caves in Turkey

Ruins of the Ancient City of Syedra

Göreme Open-Air Museum

Damlataş Cave

Hermitage of St. Symeon

Kirkdamaltı Church (St. George's Church)

Çavuşin Cave Village

Göreme National Park and the Fairy Chimneys

Baptismal Cave (Vafiz Cave)

Snake Church

Fairy Chimneys with Cave Churches and Dwellings

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