Uchisar, Nevsehir: The City Formed By Volcanoes
Unlike any other places and cities, the city of Uchisar, Nevsehir in Turkey is located and created in the most unique way possible. It forms hills and valleys on a plateau that is made out of volcanic lava and ashes from the old volcanoes that surrounds the area. The volcanoes are the city's geographical architectures that created slopes and fairy chimneys that is all over the town. These natural phenomenons created the city's extraordinary structures. It is also believed that the hollow pieces of land on the plateau are an evidence of earlier life living on the area, ancient ear.
Best Time to Visit
Uchisar has continental climate so winter experiences chilly months, summer has hot and dry days. The remaining days of the year experience rainy season. It is most recommended to visit the city in between winter and summer to experience fair weather.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists are very much interested on how the city's architectural structures came about. The Cappadocia Art and History Museum is a historic mansion that exhibits the region's visual culture and teaches how the historical and architectural city was formed. An Uchisar favorite site is the Uchisar Castle, which is a large, tall rock formation full of mask and holes. Its intriguing history and the panoramic view seen from the castle attract both locals and visitors. Sakli Konak Cappadocia is a nearby hotel that was formerly an old village mansion, renovated and made into a modern and comfortable 8-room accommodation. At the heart of Uchisar is the Les Maisons De Cappadoce, which has the perfect location for the best view of the city, with excellent facilities and services as well.