Uçhisar is a little village in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. It's famous for its rocky, troglodyte peak, which offers stunning, panoramic views across the region.
Several trails head out of the town, so you can explore the Cappadoce region.
My suggestion
If you head along Pigeon Valley towards Uçhisar, you're likely to meet a friendly, one of a kind person. He sells freshly squeezed orange juice, hosts quizzes, hands out little gifts and speaks a host of languages.
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
5
Uçhisar is a little village in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. It's famous for its rocky, troglodyte peak, which offers stunning, panoramic views across the region.
My suggestion
I suggest you climb up past Uçhisar Castle to watch the sun go down. You'll get a perfect view of the village's troglodyte houses.
Timothée D.
Seasoned Traveller
3
Uçhisar is a small, beautiful village in Cappadocia that has been a bit spoiled by the arrival of mass tourism.
My suggestion
From Uçhisar there are numerous trekking trails which you can take to explore the natural beauties of the surrounding countryside.
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