About Cappadocia
26/10/2008
The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveller finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Three million years ago, violent eruptions of the volcanoes Mt. Erciyes (3891m) and Mt. Hasan (3250m) covered the surrounding plateau with tuff. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock into hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns.
Since the most ancient of times, men have hollowed out troglodyte dwellings in this soft rock, and here, at the dawn of Christianity, the early Christians made countless cave churches, chapels and monasteries. There are over 600 churches scattered through the valleys. The art style of the churches falles into two categories: the 8th and 9th centuries are the iconoclastic years, with decorations in red earth tones and symbolism in simple geometric motifs; the 10th to the 13th centuries saw decorations on a plaster base and show the lives of Christ and various saints. Interestingly, in some of the churches the frescoes of the later period have fallen off, revealing earlier decorations underneath. The architectural plan of the churches is uncomplicated.
Also in this region are a number of underground cities which were used by Christians as places to retreat to and live in until danger from their enemies had passed. These cities were well-hidden and safe. There were rooms for grain storage, stables, sleeping chambers, kitchens and air shafts. Today they are well-lit and would be an interesting part of your tour.
Goreme is an important area for shopping with its wonderful carpets and kilims, onyx souvenirs, and very fine local wines. It is also a wonderful region for trekking and for photo-safaris. The scenery is breathtaking in all four seasons: miniature poppies in the springtime, the touring hot-air balloons and flowers of summertime, autumn's grapes and blaze of gold, and the winter blanket of snow.
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Guven Cave Hotel
26/10/2008 -Kategori: Cappadocia hotels
This historical Cappadocian landform has become a modern hotel with cave rooms, newly fully furnished rooms and Cave Bar & Disco. The hotel restoration was completed in 2004.
The hotel has 9 rooms including 3 are cave rooms, 3 arch rooms, and 3 modern rooms. All rooms are tastefully decorated, clean and a cozy place to stay. Our hotel's central heating system allows you to use hot water for 24 hours a day, anytime you want to, even in freezing cold winter!
With an open air and a closed terrace on the roof top, you can enjoy a gorgeous view of Uzundere Valley . Pigeons may come to say hello, from Pigeon Valley when you are having your breakfast on our terrace.
You don't need to go anywhere at sunset time, sunset will come to your room and terrace when you are having your coffee or wine. After sunset, you can order whatever you feel like from our menu of traditional Turkish dishes.
For thousands of years people have been living in cave rooms, our Hotel allows you to have the unique opportunity to stay and experience cave living memories. We are offering you the chance to catch the memories of a thousands years, while you are drinking your drinks, listening to modern music and dancing in Güven Cave Bar & Disco. We are pretending!!!!!!!!! You will never have these feelings any where else.
Nevşehir ili Göreme köyünde bulunan otelimiz, Kapadokya bölgesine özel mağaralardan birinin restorasyonu sonucu modern odalara ve Mağara (Cave) Bar ve Disko'ya sahiptir. Restorasyon çalışmaları 2004 yılında bitmiştir.
Otelimiz toplam 9 odalıdır. 3 Cave (Mağara) 3 Arch (Kemer) ve 3 Modern odamız bulunmaktadır. Odalarımızın tamamı yapısına uygun olarak döşenmiş, temiz, rahat ve huzurludur. Günün 24 saati, dondurucu kış günlerinde bile sıcak su sorunu ve ısınma sorunu yaşanmamaktadır.
Kapalı/açık terasımızda muhteşem Uzundere Vadisinin manzarasını izleyebilirsiniz. Siz terasta kahvaltınızı yaparken Güvercinler, Güvercin Vadisinden gelerek merhaba diyebilirler.
Günbatımını izlemek için başka bir yere gitmeniz gerekmez, günbatımını terasımızda kahvenizi veya şarabınızı yudumlarken izleyebileceğiniz gibi, siz modern odalarınızda dinlenirken veya balkonunuzda otururken günbatımının şahane renklerini seyredebilirsiniz. Akşam yemeğinde size evinizi aratmayacak bir mönüye sahibiz.
Binlerce yıldır bu bölgede insanlar peribacalarında, mağaralarda yaşadılar, Otelimiz bu peribacalarının birisinin tarihi anılarını saklamaktadır, bu anıları hissetmek, o zamanki insanları duyumsamak isterseniz, sizin için hazırladığımız Cave Bar & Disko'da içkinizi yudumlarken, dans ederken, modern müzikleri dinlerken tarihi yakalama şansını bizden başka bir mekanda bulamayacağınızı İDDİA EDİYORUZ!!!!!
Ofical web site http://www.guvencavehotel.com
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Travel to Cappadocia
26/10/2008 -Kategori: Cappadocia tours
During your trip to Turkey, Cappadocia shouldn't be only another spot to visit on a busy tourist's itinerary. The area is so rich with well-known and hidden places that we advise you to spend at least four days or better a week. Slow down and rest during your holidays!
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