Fairy Chimneys
Fairy Chimneys
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- Wood77Los Angeles, California3,430 contributionsMother Nature’s HandiworkFairy Chimneys were formed by combination of rocks, ash, wind, water and time. These unique rock formations of Cappadocia are like no others in the world. Over time, the column collapses. The basalt rock cap will fall and rest on top of the softer tuff rock layer. With wind and rain, hot and cold temperature, millions of year of erosion, another chimney will be born underneath where the harder basalt cap rock sits.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 18, 2023
- Marlon ACebu City, Philippines32 contributionsMagical PlaceA magical place to be in. The magnificent landscape and panorama feel like you are in a fairyland. The stone formations are breathtaking, and the view is something out of this world. As someone from an Asian country, it is really a wonderful experience to be there.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 21, 2024
- WorldGluttonLondon, United Kingdom24,428 contributionsCertainly worth seeing !!!Really interesting to see this magical place with thousands of fairy chimneys carved out of Volcanic rock. It is a magical place to be in. Both the place and its name are like straight out of fairy tale . We were told that the fairy chimneys are natural yet surreal-looking spires up to 130 feet (40 meters) tall that were carved out of soft volcanic rock by the elements over millions of years. There is a café where visitors could sit ,have a drink , relax to enjoy the breathtaking view of this magnificient landscape with panoramic feel . Certainly worth seeing !!!Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 21, 2024
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Lucy
Nashville, TN1,223 contributions
Nov 2020
It is part of museum pass, and if you have one, you get free entry. It is very vast place, and each rock formation are astounding!!! Some places are paved well, some are how the nature created. So it is highly recommended to wear something easy to move and walk.
Written November 22, 2020
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic8,722 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Not such a big place, but surely an interesting one. You need about 1 hour to walk through it all.
The historically living areas are quite busy, so you will need to wait in a line to be able to climb to some accommodation in the museum. But I would say that it's still worth it.
The historically living areas are quite busy, so you will need to wait in a line to be able to climb to some accommodation in the museum. But I would say that it's still worth it.
Written May 8, 2024
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ayalasibanda
Greater London, UK600 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We came here as part of the red tour and really were chuffed to see this magical shaped fairy chimneys. I studied geography (back in the day) and wished I learned more about them then.. these are simply fascinating and really capture respect and time. They're unique and as such, we felt privileged to be there in person to see them. Would recommend
Written May 31, 2023
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A.G
Opole, Poland93 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Beautifull place, we went there with low expectations after seeing some photos on internet but it was accually really pretty. Not expensive and much better for photos than instagram showes you;) Maybe it was the timing but it was not crowded at all and pleasent to wander around. It was about 30 lira with taxi from Göreme.
Written September 5, 2021
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Catherine TK
Izmir, Türkiye262 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
What a desappointment. Formerly an enchanting natural site, the new organization (and the prices!) clearly show that the important thing is to take the tourist's money, rather than letting them discover the site peacefully. It's all about business and money. Move on and walk elsewhere, where you will see the same type of geological formations.
Written April 18, 2024
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edeneven08
Doha, Qatar22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Majestic experience ❄️👌😍
It was a magical site indeed. Coming from a tropical country, the pristine white snow of the Fairy Chimneys sends me an ethereal vibe. I've only dreamed of this and up until now it feels surreal.
Eating Turkish ice-cream in the middle if it is ecstatic and the falling of snow wrapped our hearts with exuberance.
It was a magical site indeed. Coming from a tropical country, the pristine white snow of the Fairy Chimneys sends me an ethereal vibe. I've only dreamed of this and up until now it feels surreal.
Eating Turkish ice-cream in the middle if it is ecstatic and the falling of snow wrapped our hearts with exuberance.
Written February 17, 2020
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK270 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited and had a wander round. It's not a long walk and so you only need around 20 minutes maximum but it's a great place to take photos. It's only about a 2 minute drive from Zelve Open Air Museum and you buy a combined ticket for 12 euros which includes both.
Written October 2, 2024
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Alex
Hong Kong, China441 contributions
Jan 2020
All over Cappadocia and Unique
1. Mushroom like rocks all over Cappadocia.
2. Magnificent, first place of spotting these kinds of formations of rocks.
3. Please don't try to dig and bring some of their parts back to your country as a lot of tourist did that and it damages the rock.
4. Remember to bring your camera and take gorgeous pictures
1. Mushroom like rocks all over Cappadocia.
2. Magnificent, first place of spotting these kinds of formations of rocks.
3. Please don't try to dig and bring some of their parts back to your country as a lot of tourist did that and it damages the rock.
4. Remember to bring your camera and take gorgeous pictures
Written February 8, 2020
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Daniela Botta
Rome, Italy82 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We took lots of pictures, my son played one of his songs on a spot with a spectacular view. It’s all so exciting that you get chills. You absolutely have to go and sneak into the rooms inside the tuff and basalt formations.
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Written August 19, 2024
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Marlon A
Cebu City, Philippines32 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A magical place to be in. The magnificent landscape and panorama feel like you are in a fairyland. The stone formations are breathtaking, and the view is something out of this world. As someone from an Asian country, it is really a wonderful experience to be there.
Written March 21, 2024
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Hi, can we drive through the fairy chimneys and if not is there a need to walk a far distance to see the sights? My mother recently had knee surgery and walking may be an issue
Written May 23, 2019
No drive to the car park. Try a wheel chair otherwise not accessible. The chimneys are a reasonable distance from the car park. Can be seen from there. Cafe and market to fill in time whilst waiting.
Written May 27, 2019
Es necesario contratar un tour o se puede llegar por cuenta propia?
Written July 5, 2018
Me hospede en Goreme. Y alquile la motito en la terminal de micros. Donde terminan las oficinas de las empresas de autobús a la vuelta hay una agencia de tours que ofrece el alquiler. La oficina tiene una escalera que sube o baja a la oficina.. No recuerdo bien. Vas a ver sus motitos afuera estacionadas. De las oficinas de buses te vas para el lado donde continua la plaza y ahí a la vueltita esta la oficina de alquiler. Espero la encuentres!! Saludos
Written July 6, 2018
Yo fui con un tour desde madrid, pero ya vi que en estambul también venden billetes para ir en bus y hay excursiones. La verdad es que merece la pena coger un tour por que por la zona hay muchos miradores con unas vistas bonitas y si vas por tu cuenta no se si será fácil encontrarlos.
Un saludo
Written July 11, 2018
hi I am visiting Cappadocia in a few weeks time and will be staying in Nevsehir for 6 days. My aim is to see as much of Cappadocia in that time I am a solo traveller and welcome advice on how to incorporate all the places of interest at reasonable costs. Any recommendations on tours and companies that you can recommend would be a help.
Written February 11, 2018
Hi. You could book with any of the Tour Operators in Cappadocia. Most offer similar tour packages but at different prices. We used Gorgeous Tours. Excellent tour & knowledgable guides.
Written February 12, 2018
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Written May 8, 2016
hi can you get a taxi from goreme to the fairy chimneys and is there a cafe there please
Written January 7, 2015
Hello traveler. There are loads of taxis which you will find in the centre of Goreme by the bus station. You really do not need one though as you can see the fairy chimney's in all of Goreme. The open air museum is interesting. Also hike through the valleys; Love Valley, Rose Valley and don't miss one of the underground cities. Cafes are everywhere!! Enjoy your stay and exploring!
Written May 23, 2019
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