Cappadocia

Land of fairy chimneys

Cappadocia is a dreamy slice of central Turkey dotted with 'fairy chimneys (rock formations). Volcanic eruptions created this surreal moonscape: the lava flows formed tuff rock, which wind and rain sculpted into sinuous valleys with curvy cliff faces and pointy fairy chimneys. It is best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks.