Central Anatolia Travel Guide
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Some of the oldest known human settlements were established in the hills and valleys of Central Anatolia, but today the main attraction in this part of Turkey is the magical landscape of Cappadocia, where wind and rain have shaped the area's soft volcanic rock into a kind of fairytale landscape.
Central Anatolia Hotels
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Central Anatolia Restaurants
Central Anatolia is the one region in Turkey that does not touch water, so fish has to be trucked or flown in. Be prepared for a lot of meat; that means...read more
Things To Do in Central Anatolia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Central Anatolia
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Central Anatolia Experiences
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Hike the valleys of Cappadocia Trails lead past fantastic rock formations and to cave entrances that open on ornately decorated churches.... Read more
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The museum in Konya calls Rumi (also known as Jalal al-Din Muhammed Rumi or simply as "Mevlâna"), a "Turkish theosophic philosopher," though... Read more
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One of the best ways to appreciate the expansive, diverse landscape of Cappadocia's landscape is from above, in a hot-air balloon. The flights... Read more
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Tamerlane, the fearsome descendent of Genghis Khan, laid siege to Ankara in 1402 and wrested control of the city away from Beyazit, the Ottoman... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
There is no other country on earth that is such a juxtaposition of contrasts, and there’s no time... Read more
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Istanbul - there are words to fully describe this magnificent city. Read more
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We returned from our trip last week—we went to Istanbul, Ephesus, and Cappadocia. Read more
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