Uchisar Castle is Cappadocia's highest point, a natural rock turned into a multi-story city. Inside — a labyrinth of rooms and tunnels. Outside — panorama of valleys and fairy chimneys.

History

The name means "three fortresses". People lived here since Hittite times (2nd millennium BC). Became a fortress in Byzantine era. Used until the 1950s.

The Climb

Entrance at rock base. Climb takes 15-20 minutes via stairs and tunnels. Summit — observation platform with 360-degree view: Goreme, Love and Pigeon valleys, Mount Erciyes. At sunrise — hot air balloons over valleys.

Inside

Dozens of rooms on differe...