Beneath the surface
In other words Cappadocia means a “place below”. The place was settled by the christians escaping from persecution of Roman Empire. Since they had to hide underground for a long period, they chiseled homes, abbeys and toilets in the soft rock. The rock settlements are made of rooms connected with narrow tunnels where only one person can pass. The most of passages are closed with stone rollers for security reasons. The Cappadocia was a perfect location for christians to hole up and thus spread their religion.
Above the chimneys
If you plan to visit Cappadocia, subscribing to balloon tour is a must. Sky is definitively the best place to admire delightful landscape of “Fairy Chimneys”. The balloon tour starts every morning and takes about an hour, but for extra money you can extend your pleasure. Don’t forget your camera because it is likely that you can take a world class photo.
