Things to do in Uçhisar

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Uchisar Castle which includes a sunset
Uchisar Castle featuring a gorge or canyon
Uchisar Castle showing a city and heritage architecture
Uchisar Castle featuring ballooning
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1. Goreme Open Air Museum

The exceptional Göreme Open Air Museum is home to a number of churches carved into the rocks by medieval Christian monks. Explore the historic site on foot to see intriguing frescos from 1,000 years ago and learn about the Byzantine people who created them. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the main draw of the Cappadocia region due to its awe-inspiring views, diverse terrain and sculpted spiritual homes.
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Goreme Open Air Museum

2. Love Valley

About 1 million visitors per year visit nature’s tribute to male fertility in the Love Valley. Its fairy chimneys differ from other examples in the region as they have a wide base, narrow pillar and cone-shaped peak. Millions of years of erosion from wind and rain along with volcanic eruptions formed the rock formations, which are considered both comical and beautiful. A hot air balloon over the extraordinary landscape is an unforgettable experience.
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Cappadocia featuring a sunset

3. Uchisar Castle

Uçhisar Castle is a large rock formation rising tall above the terrain like a giant anthill full of small, dark holes. It attracts visitors with its intriguing history and stunning panorama that includes the surrounding landscape and Mount Erciyes in the distance. Look for black holes indicating the entrances to abodes, tunnels and dovecotes crafted into the rock many centuries ago.
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Uchisar Castle showing a city and heritage architecture

4. Sunset Point

Sunset Point is known affectionately among locals and visitors as Göreme’s most beautiful vista. Watch the colorful hot air balloons illuminate the sky with a backdrop of fairy chimneys and diverse terrain. As its name suggests, the viewpoint is particularly charming in the evening as the sun goes down and turns the sky red and gold.
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Sunset Point featuring mountains

5. Red Valley

Red Valley is one of Cappadocia’s most scenic walking routes due to its colorful rock formations and historic carved churches. Hike through the Mars-like terrain for about 2 hours to appreciate its aesthetic qualities and intriguing history. The former homes, churches and dovecotes are surviving reminders of the monks who lived here more than a millennium ago with their pigeon messengers and pets.
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Red Valley showing a gorge or canyon

6. Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley is a picturesque maze of exceptional rock formations, cave dwellings and a distant volcano. The diverse terrain, which seems like it comes from another planet, stretches for miles between Göreme and Uçhisar. Take a break midway through your hike at a charming café in the middle of the valley.
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Pigeon Valley which includes mountains

What to do in Uçhisar

Popular places to visit

Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum

Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.

Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia featuring a sunset

Love Valley

Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.

Love Valley
Uchisar Castle showing a city and heritage architecture

Uchisar Castle

Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain.

Uchisar Castle
Pigeon Valley which includes mountains

Pigeon Valley

In ancient times, people lived within these caves and scenic rock formations and raised pigeons as essential messengers and pets.

Pigeon Valley
Rose Valley which includes ballooning

Rose Valley

Explore a Mars-like terrain on Earth in this bizarre valley as you visit cave churches and clamber over pink rock formations and fairy chimneys.

Rose Valley
Cappadocia featuring interior views and heritage architecture

Tokali Church

Traipse through the underground tunnels to a hidden chapel and admire the frescoes from the ninth century in Cappadocia’s largest church.

Tokali Church

Göreme Roman Castle

You can learn about the history of Göreme with a trip to Göreme Roman Castle. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

Göreme Roman Castle

Nevsehir University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Nevsehir University, during your travels in Nevşehir. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

Nevsehir University

Lovers Hill

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lovers Hill during your trip to Göreme. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

Lovers Hill
Cappadocia showing ballooning

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Red Valley which includes mountains

Göreme

Frequently asked questions

Is Uçhisar worth visiting?
Providing a mix of culture and history, there's no shortage of things to do in Uçhisar. While you're here, check out Uchisar Castle, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Uçhisar?
Uchisar Castle and Göreme Roman Castle are two excellent places to kick-start your getaway adventures. Remember to explore the retail and dining options in Uçhisar while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Uçhisar?
Uchisar Castle is one of the top tourist attractions in Uçhisar and should feature high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Uçhisar?
Three days will be plenty of time to check out many city sights, including Uchisar Castle, Göreme Roman Castle and Lovers Hill. The average stay in Uçhisar is three days. If you feel the urge to extend your getaway, Nevşehir isn't far away.
What are some activities to do in Uçhisar with kids?
Planning what to do in Uçhisar with kids is easier than ever. Whether you're getting away with toddlers or teenagers, there are plenty of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them busy here.

What to do in Uçhisar for adults?
From regional food and cultural attractions to outdoor adventures and one-of-a-kind experiences, there are many interesting things to do in Uçhisar for adults.
Are there free things to do in Uçhisar?
From relaxing in parks to wandering around vibrant neighborhoods, it's easy to find free things to do in Uçhisar. If you're looking for inspiration, ask a local tour guide for some tips. Göreme Roman Castle is a top spot for anyone wishing to save on their sightseeing adventures.