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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Cappadocia - The Untold Story

In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city underground

During a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground city. This extraordinary find showcased an elaborate community that could accommodate over 20,000 individuals. Nowadays, archaeologists regard Derinkuyu as more than just a refuge; it is seen as a meticulously designed urban hub.

The Economic Times

This stunning cave hotel just opened next to one of Cappadocia’s most iconic landmarks

Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna.

Euronews

Underground Cities And The Surprising Reasons People Built Them

Explore underground cities like Cappadocia. Discover the surprising reasons ancient civilizations built these subterranean worlds for shelter.

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THIS world’s largest underground city under Cappadocia kept 20,000 people alive without seeing daylight

Above ground, Cappadocia feels utterly otherworldly. Wind-carved fairy chimneys rise dramatically from dusty valleys, their pale pink and honey-coloured rock glowing brilliantly under the warm Turkish sun. Hot-air balloons drift gracefully overhead at dawn, and adventurous hikers trace winding paths through deep canyons shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions. Yet beneath…

The Times of India

Tourist could face prison after filming ‘disrespectful’ Instagram dance video under Turkish flag

Merjem shared a video of herself doing acrobatics around a flagpole at Uçhisar Castle in Cappadocia on her Instagram account “blittem”

The Independent UK

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Golf, its most famous modern model, with a flight of fancy

Wallpaper* travelled to eastern Turkey in search of the perfect backdrop to mark 50 years and eight generations of the evergreen VW Golf

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Fairy Chimneys: The stone spires in Turkey that form 'the world's most unusual high-rise neighborhood'

Turkey's magical "fairy chimneys" in Cappadocia were carved out of an ancient volcanic landscape over millions of years before humans turned them into hiding dens.

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Uber’s expanding into air travel, but not with planes—it’s started offering hot air balloons in Turkey

Riders will be able to book Uber Balloons for $159 each in the scenic Turkish getaway of Cappadocia.

Fortune

8 of the best things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey

How to make the most of your visit to this soft-stone paradise

The Independent UK

The 7 best Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Discover the best of this diverse country, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars

The Independent UK

The world’s most romantic hotels to visit in 2026, from luxury cabins to lake-side spas

Want to impress that special someone in your life? These are the most romantic hotel stays around for your next couple’s getaway

The Independent UK

‘Is it sensible, safe or even good taste to visit Turkey now?’ A local guide offers advice

A tour leader finds that, beyond the areas devastated by the earthquake, the country is open for business and keen that visitors keep coming

The Guardian - UK

2 Spanish Tourists Killed in Air Balloon Accident in Türkiye’s Cappadocia

Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were traveling in made a hard landing in Türkiye’s Cappadocia, the local governor's office said. The hot air balloon had taken off from the district of Avanos at sunrise, the governor of Nevsehir…

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Two Spanish tourists killed in air balloon accident in Turkey's Cappadocia

Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were travelling in made a hard landing in Turkey's Cappadocia, the local governor's office said.

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Epic cycling, tough climbs and elemental suffering: the Banff Mountain Film festival

Now touring the UK, this festival of the best adventure documentaries will be balm to those who missed outdoor action in the pandemic

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