UNESCO Allows Natural Collapse of Fairy Chimney in Cappadocia
The UNESCO National Commission of Türkiye has made the decision to allow the cap of an iconic fairy chimney in Paşabağlar Valley, Cappadocia, to collapse naturally due to structural risks, while prioritizing visitor safety in the area. The decision comes after thorough inspections and risk assessments of the region’s unique geological formations. Cappadocia Area President […]
Fairy Chimneys: The stone spires in Türkiye that form ‘the world’s most unusual high-rise neighbourhood’
Türkiye’s “fairy chimneys” are natural yet surreal-looking spires up to 130 feet (40 meters) tall that were carved out of soft volcanic rock by the elements over millions of years. Thousands of these spindly chimneys are peppered across the Love Valley in Göreme National Park, forming a rocky wonderland that human civilizations have taken refuge […]
Enjoy a stay at the iconic Museum Hotel in Türkiye’s Cappadocia
The Museum Hotel in Türkiye’s scenic Cappadocia region is truly unique with its thousands of years of Cappadocian history in every corner. Listed among the world’s 50 best luxurious hotels in 2023, it is the only hotel in Türkiye to be entered in the list, securing its place among the finest hotels worldwide. Operating since […]
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye – part two
Welcome to part two of our article on UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye. If you missed part one, you can read it here: https://fethiyetimes.com/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-turkey-part-one/ Sites on the World Heritage List (Cultural) – continued … Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği The stunning Divriği mosque and madrasa (seminary) complex has been declared by UNESCO to […]
The Cappadocia-Erciyes-Kozaklı experience: Türkiye’s hottest winter destinations
Tourist hot spot Cappadocia is a winter paradise. Guests can go on a hot air balloon tour in the land of fairy chimneys, ski at Mount Erciyes or relax at the Kozaklı Thermal Springs. Cappadocia, which is widely known as a favourite of tourists, is also a popular destination for guests who want to enjoy […]
Derinkuyu – an ancient underground city in Turkey
The houses here were underground, with a mouth like that of a well, but spacious below; and while entrances were tunnelled down for the beasts of burden, the human inhabitants descended by a ladder. In the houses were goats, sheep, cattle, fowls, and their young; and all the animals were reared and took their fodder […]