Places to see Ortahisar

When you come to Ortahisar, you will already see Ortahisar Castle in the middle of the town, be sure to visit it. The rooms inside and the connected corridors are quite interesting. The exact date of the construction of the castle is unknown, but it is estimated that it dates back to the Byzantines. There are many churches and monasteries in the town, carved into the rocks from ancient times. The most important of these are Hallaç Dere Monastery, Sarıca Church, Tavşanlı Church and Deresi Churches. You can visit these places. The structures carved into the rocks have quite different architectural features. You can visit Ortahisar Ethnography Museum, the only ethnography museum of Cappadocia Region. The museum was opened in 2004 and tells the lifestyle, culture and history of the region. You should walk the streets of Ortahisar and see the narrow streets and houses. You can also take plenty of photos. You can see Kızılçukur Valley, one of the interesting natural formations in the region, which you will find interesting with its colors. You can plan a day to visit different parts of the Cappadocia Region. You can also visit other nearby towns such as Ürgüp and Göreme.

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