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Central Turkey means Cappadocia to most travellers. This is Turkey's most visually striking region, the "moonscape" land where erosion has formed caves, fairy chimneys and pinnacles in the soft volcanic rocks. The regional boundaries extend to the west Konya, to the east Kayseri and to the north Ankara.

Konya is known internationally for the whirling dervishes sect, Kayseri (the city of Caesar, Roman emperor) an important Seljuk city while Ankara is Turkey's capital city. Gordion Catalhoyuk

The easiest way to get to the area is by land via Ankara or alternately you can take a flight to Kayseri.

The distance from Ankara to Urgup, Cappadocia is about 5 hrs drive. Based in Urgup you can have excursions to many neighboring places.

Cappadocia is one of the most important holiday resorts which attracts millions of people every year for its scenic land scape and rich history. Archeological findings and field surveys have shown that it was home to Hittites once in ancient history.

Large trade centers established along the silk route across Anatolia with a large courtyard, protected with high walls, lined by trade rooms for traders and travellers and a large section for camels and horses.

Today they have no function other than being museums. In the past they served for the development of the trade from China to Mediterranean.

Moving towards the east the region assumes largely mountainous charachter, Hasan dagi and Mt Erciyes. The whole area is heavily affected by volcanic activity, and towards the west we see flatter plains of Konya high plateau.