七面鳥の天然記念物・トップ20

Stunning! If you’re looking to dip in the canyon, I’d advise finding spot along the route to dip and have the tranquility all to yourself, rather than dip in the main pools/areas that everyone uses.

This castle, located in the center of Ortahisar, is one of the earliest multi-story settlements in the world. It provided shelter and asylum to historic Silk Road caravans during the Hittite period. This large, fairy-chimney-shaped castle was first carved by the Hittites, and in later periods, it was enlarged and new floors were excavated to higher levels, necessitating expansion. It has been used by the Romans, Byzantines, Seleucids, and Ottomans to this day. When Ishak Pasha, one of the commanders of Fatih Sultan Mehmet's army, marched into Cilicia with his army in 1470, he captured the castles of Bashisar, Ortahisar, Uchisar, and Nigde, effectively ending the Karamanid Principality and placing it under Ottoman rule.

What a goosebumps moment you can sit and enjoy for hours

The castle costs 320 TL for foreigners, with no rate for students. The visit is pleasant but quick. Beautiful 360° view of the valleys.

I didn't particularly enjoy the hike to the canyon entrance. Jeeps are constantly driving by, kicking up dust. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I can't say whether the guided tour in the canyon itself is worth it. However, you can swim at the café 100 meters from the entrance, and the Gözleme tastes good too.

As so often, go early because of the crowds

The higher you go, the busier it gets

Too many people