Cappadocia

Museum Hotel, a pioneer of luxury tourism in Cappadocia, brings the unique tales of the enchanting region to life through its 'Chefs at the Museum' events and an inspiring story of dedication.

Nature and history enthusiasts, who want to visit the cave at the summit of Mount Erciyes, which is believed to have been used as a temple during the era of paganism (polytheism), make a climb of 3,917 meters.

The cave, located at the top of the extinct volcanic Mount Erciyes, has survived through centuries since its presumed use as a temple dating back to ancient times.

In Cappadocia, known for its scenic beauty and iconic fairy chimneys, glass waste and discarded bottles left by visitors are being repurposed into decorative items and other products, crafted by blending them with the region's rich local soil.

Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya, the Akmanastır Monastery, featuring architecture similar to that of Cappadocia and carved into rock, has been revealed after the relocation of military barracks.

Six people were killed and 25 were injured when a bus rolled over in Turkey's central province of Aksaray on Friday, the local governor said.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has stated that 2024 could set a new all-time record in hot air balloon tourism, surpassing the 2022 figure of an impressive 750,000 people who took hot air balloon rides.

In January-September, 32,445 took to the sky with 700,000 domestic and foreign balloon passengers, according to the minister.

The underground parts of the approximately 2,000-year-old aqueducts, located in Kemerhisar, a district of Bor in Niğde, are being brought to light during archaeological excavations.

With the arrival of autumn, cultural tourism across Türkiye is picking up pace, particularly in Istanbul-Ephesus-Cappadocia, which tourism representatives have dubbed the "Golden Triangle."

The UNESCO National Commission of Türkiye has decided to allow the cap of the iconic fairy chimney in Paşabağlar Valley in Cappadocia to collapse naturally due to the risk of it falling, while ensuring the safety of visitors.

A team of Turkish, Italian and Japanese historians and scientists has announced the adoption of advanced methods for preserving historical wall paintings in the Central Anatolian region of Cappadocia, famed for its fairy chimneys.