Pasabag
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LoveTravel828648
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Apr 2022
We were 3 days in Cappadocia, and visited most of the valleys surrounding Goreme. Of all the valleys and parks we visited, this one was definitely the least impressive. On top of that, this is also the only valley where you have to pay an entrance fee to visit!
The rock formations are less impressive compared to the other valleys, and there are no interesting rock churches to speak of in the area. Additionally, the whole atmosphere of the valley is spoiled by paved roads that run through it. The place has a huge parking, where buses of people are dropped off, who are then guided through a bunch of souvenir shops before reaching the entrance of the actual park.
Skip this tourist trap and visit some of the other (free!) valleys instead.
The rock formations are less impressive compared to the other valleys, and there are no interesting rock churches to speak of in the area. Additionally, the whole atmosphere of the valley is spoiled by paved roads that run through it. The place has a huge parking, where buses of people are dropped off, who are then guided through a bunch of souvenir shops before reaching the entrance of the actual park.
Skip this tourist trap and visit some of the other (free!) valleys instead.
Written May 3, 2022
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Jean B
Lorton, VA253 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This place is amazing with all its fairy chimneys. The formations appear to be whimsical rock formations with a top. They are naturally this way, and so amazing to see in person! Every now and then you can see a window that was created by the people who lived there. The scenery was breathtaking! If people who knew how beautiful this was, Turkey would be over one with tourists!
Written June 19, 2023
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK17,452 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Erosion of volcanic rock by wind and water has created some fantastic rock shapes. Some of theses have been changed into living accommodations and you can walk in and out. Well maintained paths take you round the site but you can 'go native' and wander wherever you want to go. While the paths are wheelchair friendly, going off them is not and going into some of the natural fissures would also pose problems.
Written November 7, 2023
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Peterinto
Toronto, Canada88 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Well yes the rocks are interesting looking and to see how they were used is interesting. However their guide for this place is completely useless. There no numbers throughout the outdoor museum, or directions to sync with so you get a barrage of words and vague descriptions that mean nothing because you don't know what actual piece they're talking about. It a maze with cool rocks around... And don't come in the middle of the day, the heat is unreal.
Written June 19, 2024
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Marco T
Florence, Italy1,927 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A good (recent) idea is to combine the expensive ticket for the visit to the village of Zelve - 380 lire, equal to around 13 euros at the current exchange rate - with access to the Pasabag site, located two kilometers away: replicating such a high sum would be a drain and would lead many tourists to give up this beautiful fenced site. It is here, in this valley, that some of the most evocative "fairy chimneys" are found, one of which had once been used as a church, dedicated to Saint Simeon, currently being restored thanks to a consortium of Japanese universities. The tour is easy, with mostly paved paths, and allows you to admire an extraordinary panorama.
Written August 4, 2023
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alejandro1980
Palermo, Italy74 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very rude at the ticket office. I went with my family, two adults and two children aged 6 and 5, non-paying.
Despite this, I was asked with great rudeness by the ticket office Mr. MEHMET, the passport, which I never had with me and which was never required during my three days around cappadocia and its beautiful sites.
I can understand that it is a procedure, but the attendant was able to see the children and perfectly understand their age, under the limits for the payment of the ticket, as did all the other employees at the sites visited, who never requested documents, but above all never used rough and rude ways like Mr. MEHMET.
The quality of a site also depends on management. Recommendation that staff be better trained in how to use with the many tourists visiting the area with young children.
The site is visited by thousands of people a day.. a smile and more flexibility would help.
Despite this, I was asked with great rudeness by the ticket office Mr. MEHMET, the passport, which I never had with me and which was never required during my three days around cappadocia and its beautiful sites.
I can understand that it is a procedure, but the attendant was able to see the children and perfectly understand their age, under the limits for the payment of the ticket, as did all the other employees at the sites visited, who never requested documents, but above all never used rough and rude ways like Mr. MEHMET.
The quality of a site also depends on management. Recommendation that staff be better trained in how to use with the many tourists visiting the area with young children.
The site is visited by thousands of people a day.. a smile and more flexibility would help.
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Written August 21, 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Aug 2021
Although scattered all around Cappadocia, Pasabag is the place to see the most of the iconic fairy chimneys rock formations.
If you're staying more days you're sure to visit this place several times. It is the common take off/landing place for balloon flights, as well included on most ATV quad tours. Also, do come yourself with your car to admire this fascinating landscape.
If you're staying more days you're sure to visit this place several times. It is the common take off/landing place for balloon flights, as well included on most ATV quad tours. Also, do come yourself with your car to admire this fascinating landscape.
Written October 12, 2021
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ayalasibanda
Greater London, UK600 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This felt more relaxed, an easy walk and less crowded. We felt able to enjoy this a bit more than some of the other stops on the red tour as a result. Our guide explained about the erosion, cracks in the rocks, monks... fascinating
Written May 31, 2023
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Atis B
Kharagpur, India1,175 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Morning we came here. For the first time I fond this type of rock so close. We also found lots of caves where once upon a time people used to live. The caves are tricky to enter. You may slip entering any cave house here. There are lots of tourists here. Our guide took wonderful pictures of us together at a quiet place.
Written December 29, 2023
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hatijyoumaki
Saitama Prefecture, Japan497 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The pasha bar is famous for its "fairy chimneys," but it looks like a walkable park.
Byzantine Christian monks hollowed out the interior of the strangely shaped rock and hid there, their marks clearly visible.
There were a lot of tourists on the big bus and it was crowded compared to the others.
But I feel like this is the best Recommendation for walking around the strange rock formations.
There were souvenir shops around.
Byzantine Christian monks hollowed out the interior of the strangely shaped rock and hid there, their marks clearly visible.
There were a lot of tourists on the big bus and it was crowded compared to the others.
But I feel like this is the best Recommendation for walking around the strange rock formations.
There were souvenir shops around.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Uysal bir köpeğim var. Tasmasını çıkarmadan birlikte gezebilir miyiz? Etrafta başıboş köpekler var mı?
Written May 29, 2018
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