Places To Visit Before You Die

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia is a unique and visually stunning region located in central Turkey.

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The area is characterized by its fairy chimneys, rock formations created by erosion and wind over millions of years.

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Cappadocia is also home to numerous cave dwellings

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many of which have been carved into the soft tuff rock by early settlers

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and have been used as homes, churches, and monasteries.

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The area has a rich cultural heritage, with a mix of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Hittite influences

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