06 July 2021

CHAPTER 2: NEVSEHIR IN CAPPADOCIA - "ONE OF THE MOST DIFFERENT TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD"

Cappadocia is a popular world-famous tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features. 

Since the region is home to many civilizations, each city has its own architectural and cultural richness. In particular, the many churches, monasteries, underground cities and castles in Nevsehir reflect the history of these civilizations. For this reason, Nevsehir is especially important for tourism. There are many places "must-see" in Cappadocia like; the Fairy Chimney Rocks, Göreme National Park, underground cities of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, Zelve National Park and Pasabag, Avanos (with its pottery and carpets), Uchisar and Ortahisar Rock Castle, Urgup, Ihlara valley, Hacibektas, Soganli and Sinasos ancient cities. Tourists from all parts of the world come to see Nevsehir. 


Tourists who come here see both these natural formations and the churches, monasteries, underground cities and carved by humans over hundreds of years. There are many activities that tourists who visit here can do. These include hiking, hot air ballooning, horse-riding, quad bike tours (ATV - all-terrain vehicle), traditional Turkish dance, watching the sunset and sunrise and wine tasting in local wine cellars (Sansal, 1996).

Nevsehir has agricultural products that grow on its territory and traditional dishes made from them. Agriculture is still important in Nevsehir. Potatoes, red grapes, and pumpkins are produced in the region, and these products are exported and provide income both to the city and to the country. In addition, the grapes grown here are used in wine and grape molasses production. It has an important place in the world especially in terms of grape quality and high-quality wine production. “Turasan” and “Kocabag” are two important wine brands of Nevsehir. Local pumpkin seeds prepared with traditional cooking methods (roasted in milk) are very important for Nevsehir. They also have their own traditional dishes. Nevsehir is famous for its. Kebab cooked in a clay pot. It is a delicious traditional dish made with lamb meat, tomato, pepper, and garlic and slowly cooked over a wood fire in a clay pot. The clay pot is made from the special local soils of the region. 

Nevsehir in Cappadocia is a unique place with its features. Millions of tourists visit the place every year because it has a unique natural beauty. This number increases every year and the popularity of the region in the world increases day by day. 


P.S: All photos were taken by me.



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