UNESCO world heritage sites of Cappadocia | Complete Red Tour (North Cappadocia)
Discover this spectacular UNESCO listed region of Cappadocia with its rock formations and cave villages, Valleys, fairy chimneys, viewpoints, castles, Avanos pottery workshops and Goreme Open Air Museum.
1- Cavusin village
Cavusin is pretty small village and one of the oldest settlements of the region situated along the Goreme-Avanos road.
In Cavusin, locals still live in the rock-cut dwellings and stone houses. Cavusin also has variety of historical sites such as ruins from the Christian monks and some churches.
2- Uchisar Castle
Uchisar Castle is the highest point of the region and also the biggest and the most beautiful fairy chimney of the region where you may enjoy a unique panoramic views over Cappadocia.
3- Devrent Imagination Valley
Devrent Valley, also called as “Imagination Valley” is one of the fantastic regions of Cappadocia.
The valley is home to very interesting fairy chimney formations. Cappadocia’s famous fairy chimney that looks like camel and many other fairy chimneys that look resemble animal or human figures are located here.
4- Love Valley
Located between Avanos and Goreme road, the valley is named after the interesting fairy chimney formations 😉, and being popular with the couples for marriage proposals.
With its magnificent views, the valley is one of the popular spots where you can watch the sunset in Cappadocia. It is also very ideal for photography enthusiasts.
5- Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Open Air Museum is a rocky settlement area that has hosted an extreme monastery life between 4th to 13th centuries D.C.. Being UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Goreme Open Air Museum is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia.
You’ll experience and enjoy some well preserved, rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings dating from as early as the 10th century and the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. The region forms a valley including churches, chapels, dining halls and sitting rooms at the rock-cut blocks.
6- Esentepe Viewpoint
Esentepe is one of the most popular viewpoints located along the hills on the Goreme-Avanos road.
You’ll enjoy the stunning views of Cappadocia while you enjoy your drink at the variety of lovely restaurants and cafes lined up along the hill overlooking the Goreme Valley.
7- Pasabag Monks Valley
Pasabag Valley, also known as “Monks Valley” is one of the most popular fairy chimneys areas of Cappadocia, situated between Avanos and Goreme.
Those who come visit Cappadocia mostly go to Pasabag Valley to see the best fairy chimney formations. The formations that once used as a seclusion place for the Monks.
8- Avanos & Potter Workshops
Avanos is situated by the Red River and attracts big number of visitors with its European town look. In Avanos, you’ll see variety of great traditional pottery workshops and demonstrations and you may glimpse into the world of pottery while you stroll along the streets of Avanos.
