Historic site · UNESCO
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme, Turkey
A valley of rock-cut churches painted with Byzantine frescoes.
Viewpoint · Turkey · Nevsehir
Uchisar Castle
A giant rock honeycombed with chambers, with the best panoramic view in Cappadocia.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Uchisar Castle matters
Uchisar is a towering rock outcrop riddled with windows and passages. You can climb to the top for a sweeping view of Goreme, the valleys and distant volcanoes. It is a great place to watch the sunset.
Talking points
- It's one of the highest points in the area.
- You can see volcanoes in the distance.
- Sunset is lovely.
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