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# Turkey - Cappadocia
- URL: https://www.paulleonardsblog.net/turkey-cappadocia/
- Published: 2026-09-30T23:34:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T23:46:11.000Z
- Author: Paul Shea

The second most amazing country (after Antarctica) we visited (out of 27) located in the centre of Turkey about 1 hour flying time from Istanbul. Surprisingly not tourist focused. We couldn't buy walk maps and had to hire a local guide.

Cappadocia is a semi-arid region in central Turkey famous for its surreal moon-like landscape, cone-shaped rock formations called "fairy chimneys," and extensive underground cities. The region gained global fame for its unique heritage and UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985.

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