Nevşehir

Many of us have fantasized about having a door in our home that leads us to a hidden world, but can you imagine a buried city laying just behind the walls of your house? In 1963, a Turkish man knocked down a wall in his basement, only to discover the ancient 18-story underground city of Derinkuyu, reports My Modern Met. 

Authorities have begun demolishing illegal structures in the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, shortly after warning that a step would be taken against them.

Illegal structures built in the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir will be demolished, according to Turkey's culture and urbanization ministers, after daily Hürriyet reported illegal construction has increased in numbers following the introduction of the "zoning amnesty."

The fairy chimneys of Turkey’s ancient region of Cappadocia are famous around the world but another geological wonder in the country’s east remain undiscovered by millions of people. Click through for the story in photos...

An underground monastery that local officials describe as the first mental hospital in the world has been plundered by treasure hunters in Turkey’s ancient region of Cappadocia. Click through for the story in photos...

Authorities in Cappadocia, one of Turkey's most attractive tourist destinations, have suspended hot air balloon rides until the weekend due to strong winds.

Millennial old frescoes in the historic rock-carved Tokalı Church in Cappadocia region, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1985, are being restored by Turkish and Italian experts.

A footrace in Turkey's scenic Cappadocia region on Oct. 20-21 is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners from over 70 countries.

CNN Travel has ranked the world’s weirdest museums. The Avanos Hair Museum in Central Anatolia is the only Turkish venue ranked by CNN. Click through for the full list...

Fragile frescoes depicting some of the most important events in Christianity in the historic Dark Church in Cappadocia have managed to survive with minimal damage until today due to careful protection by authorities.