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Uçhisar is a city in Cappadocia in the Turkey.
background
This small, tranquil place has a population of around 4,000. They mainly earn their living from agriculture. The tourist share increases year after year, but the tourist activity is not with the in Goreme comparable. In recent years there has been an increasing number of immigrants from France, so that just as much French is spoken here as Turkish.
Uçhisar is known for its rock castle, which can still be seen from afar and is criss-crossed by caves.
getting there
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By bus
There is a Dolmuş connection on the bypass to Goreme. There is a direct bus connection to the central village square Nevşehir. In summer there is also a connection with Antalya, Konya and Kayseri
By car
If you follow the 300 from Nevşehir to Urgup after about 3 km turn left towards Uçhisar and reach the place after a few hundred meters.
mobility
You can also move comfortably to and from Uçhisar in the dolmuş. At the village square you can also rent bicycles, horses or cars from Görtur (Tel.:0384/2712211).
Tourist Attractions
- Castle rock. The attraction in Uçhisar is the castle rock, which is 60 meters high and invites you to discover it. Crisscrossed with numerous corridors and rooms, for € 1.60 it not only reveals one or the other secret, but also invites you to a fantastic view over the pigeon valley (Güvercin Vadisi) and the love valley (Aşk Vadisi).
- Güvercin Vadisi. Pigeon Valley. This valley got its name thanks to the many dovecotes. To do this, follow the road to Ürgüp. At the Göreme Onyx Factory, follow the signs “Hiking Trail Pidgeon Valley” or the orange markings. As in all of Cappadocia, these are set very sparsely.
- Aşk Vadisi. Love valley. This valley got its name thanks to the original tuff formations. Here you follow the road to Göreme. At the Onyx Factory Özler you have to follow the dirt road to the left. On the left there are several entrances into the valley. Patience is required here. If you want to avoid involuntary slides on tuff, you should wait for the sign and only then enter the valley.
activities
- Discover. The rock castle invites you to go on a tour of discovery. Incidentally, the highest point is not just a good lookout point over Goreme and the surrounding valleys, but one of the most beautiful points in Cappadocia, to watch the sunset and the resulting play of colors on the tuff rock formations.
- hike. Liebestal and Taubental invite you here.
- eat. There are some very good restaurants in Uçhisar (see kitchen).
- Cut hair. As a man, why not visit a really good Turkish hairdresser? You can find one here.
shop
- Wine - You can buy a variety of good wines from the Kocabağ winemaker. The red wine is even recommended by some French.
- Onyx - Numerous shops sell this quartz stone. It is harder than marble and translucent.
kitchen
- Elai restaurant. Tel.: 90 384 2193181. Restaurant with mixed Turkish / French cuisine. Slightly more expensive (prices from € 10.00 and up), because a little more noble.
- Uçhisar 96 restaurant. Tel.: 90 384 2193000. Classic Turkish cuisine at prices under € 5.00.
nightlife
Uçhisar is a quiet place. If you still want to visit a bar at night or even swing the dance floor, you should take a taxi Goreme indulge.
accommodation
- Les Terrasses d’Uçhisar. Tel.: 90 384 2192792. The small hotel was founded by a French emigrant couple in a beautiful location. In May 2012 it was sold to a new owner.
Work
security
health
Good footwear and a little caution are required in the valleys. Involuntary slipping usually results in painful abrasions.
In summer it is very hot here during the day. It is essential to stock up with enough water before excursion activities.
Practical advice
Of course, Turkish is the number 1 language here. But especially in Uçhisar, a little French can open one or the other door.
The national code is 0384
trips
At the village square you can book excursions to the highlights in Cappadocia via Görtur (Tel .: 90 384 2712211).
