Having some of the most magnificent and unique natural beauty, Nevşehir has hosted several civilizations in history.
Besides the interesting geological structures such as fairy-chimneys, the inhabitants have carved the rocks into unique natural and cultural centres.
The rock here is very soft allowing easy carving.
Cappadocia has survived for many generations and has become a convenient prayer location for priests during the subsequent centuries.
Underground settlement locations of varying sizes have been built by carving downward through the soft Tufa. Since Cappadocia region has been exposed to frequent attacks in the past, the purpose of construction of those cities was to provide shelter for periods in times of danger.
The King route dating from Persian times and the Silk Road dating from the Seljuiki period both extend through this region, showing how important this area was in times past.
In Nevşehir where people of various religions lived together in harmony, Christians built churches during the Ottoman period. Today those churches are the best symbols of peace.
Hünkar Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli has spread his words about love, human love, human affection, and light on these lands. Famous Sadrazam of the Ottomon Empire period, İbrahim Pasha was also born here and provided foundations of today’s Nevşehir with improvement initiatives carried out by him and he built Damat İbrahim Pasha Külliye.
Cappadocia was once famous for breeding the best horses, and the region today hosts traditional handcrafts. The local artists discovered the beauty in the mud of the soil carried by the Kızılırmak(red river), and with their sensitive fingers produced beautiful pottery. The tradition has been passed on from their ancestors to their descendants.
Fairy-chimneys are covered with snow just like lace in winter in Cappadocia having four seasons of separate beauty. The corn poppies and almonds blossoming in spring just make people full of joy.
Local and foreign tourists visiting our region from all parts of the world not only learn about Nevşehir but also experience endless hospitality from the local people during their journey to the historical, cultural and natural wonders.
Cappadocia registered as "Göreme Natural and Historical National Park" in 1985 in the list of World Natural and Cultural Heritage sitesby UNESCO has gained its unique place in the World with its natural structure and cultural diversity.
There are 5 museums, 13 ruins, 350 churches and about 20 underground cities 8 of which are opened and 1 ancient city (Sobesos) in Cappadocia Region.
