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.
