Fairy Chimneys
Fairy Chimneys
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9 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
It’s a great place—the second is deep-deep, the third is a balloon take off. Make sure to get the museum card before you go. Mobile entry card can be created quickly. You can purchase it in the card app. If you’re going in the warmer weather, the hat saves lives. Water is sold at the entrance, but if you’re more than one day tours, the price isn’t attractive. You can rent a taxi for less. By agreement with a taxi driver, I toured 6-7 places in the same day (Sezkonak underground city, ceramics, pessabies, zelve, derbent valley, love valley).
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Written 13 September 2024
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK281 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited and had a wander round. It's not a long walk and so you only need around 20 minutes maximum but it's a great place to take photos. It's only about a 2 minute drive from Zelve Open Air Museum and you buy a combined ticket for 12 euros which includes both.
Written 2 October 2024
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Daniela Botta
Rome, Italy82 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We took lots of pictures, my son played one of his songs on a spot with a spectacular view. It’s all so exciting that you get chills. You absolutely have to go and sneak into the rooms inside the tuff and basalt formations.
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Written 19 August 2024
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Marlon A
Bangkok, Thailand33 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A magical place to be in. The magnificent landscape and panorama feel like you are in a fairyland. The stone formations are breathtaking, and the view is something out of this world. As someone from an Asian country, it is really a wonderful experience to be there.
Written 21 March 2024
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WorldGlutton
London, UK24,814 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Really interesting to see this magical place with thousands of fairy chimneys carved out of Volcanic rock. It is a magical place to be in. Both the place and its name are like straight out of fairy tale .
We were told that the fairy chimneys are natural yet surreal-looking spires up to 130 feet (40 meters) tall that were carved out of soft volcanic rock by the elements over millions of years.
There is a café where visitors could sit ,have a drink , relax to enjoy the breathtaking view of this magnificient landscape with panoramic feel .
Certainly worth seeing !!!
We were told that the fairy chimneys are natural yet surreal-looking spires up to 130 feet (40 meters) tall that were carved out of soft volcanic rock by the elements over millions of years.
There is a café where visitors could sit ,have a drink , relax to enjoy the breathtaking view of this magnificient landscape with panoramic feel .
Certainly worth seeing !!!
Written 21 May 2024
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magnosa_1453
Konya, Türkiye31 contributions
July 2024 • Family
My family and I visited in July 2024. If you’re going on your own, there’s free parking near the entry point. Admission is provided with a voucher. It''s a natural-formed place in a wide open space. Not many signs of old life. Overall, it''s a trip with naturally formed rocks, but a must-see. You're in awe of the view. You can wander around with a baby cart or wheelchair, as most of the space is flat. With comfortable clothing and comfy shoes, it''s best to bring water. Because there’s no place to find water in the excursion area.
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Written 10 September 2024
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Sid5515
Bangi, Malaysia1,191 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The location is about 1-2 minutes drive from Zelve entrance. The parking lot is on the opposite site of the counter. There are few shoplots before reaching the entrance. Truly amazing how the ancient people construct and made the rocky area as their home.
Written 1 October 2024
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic9,328 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Not such a big place, but surely an interesting one. You need about 1 hour to walk through it all.
The historically living areas are quite busy, so you will need to wait in a line to be able to climb to some accommodation in the museum. But I would say that it's still worth it.
The historically living areas are quite busy, so you will need to wait in a line to be able to climb to some accommodation in the museum. But I would say that it's still worth it.
Written 8 May 2024
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Catherine TK
Izmir, Türkiye262 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
What a desappointment. Formerly an enchanting natural site, the new organization (and the prices!) clearly show that the important thing is to take the tourist's money, rather than letting them discover the site peacefully. It's all about business and money. Move on and walk elsewhere, where you will see the same type of geological formations.
Written 18 April 2024
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ayalasibanda
Greater London, UK600 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We came here as part of the red tour and really were chuffed to see this magical shaped fairy chimneys. I studied geography (back in the day) and wished I learned more about them then.. these are simply fascinating and really capture respect and time. They're unique and as such, we felt privileged to be there in person to see them. Would recommend
Written 31 May 2023
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Hi, can we drive through the fairy chimneys and if not is there a need to walk a far distance to see the sights? My mother recently had knee surgery and walking may be an issue
Written 23 May 2019
No drive to the car park. Try a wheel chair otherwise not accessible. The chimneys are a reasonable distance from the car park. Can be seen from there. Cafe and market to fill in time whilst waiting.
Written 27 May 2019
Es necesario contratar un tour o se puede llegar por cuenta propia?
Written 5 July 2018
Me hospede en Goreme. Y alquile la motito en la terminal de micros. Donde terminan las oficinas de las empresas de autobús a la vuelta hay una agencia de tours que ofrece el alquiler. La oficina tiene una escalera que sube o baja a la oficina.. No recuerdo bien. Vas a ver sus motitos afuera estacionadas. De las oficinas de buses te vas para el lado donde continua la plaza y ahí a la vueltita esta la oficina de alquiler. Espero la encuentres!! Saludos
Written 6 July 2018
Yo fui con un tour desde madrid, pero ya vi que en estambul también venden billetes para ir en bus y hay excursiones. La verdad es que merece la pena coger un tour por que por la zona hay muchos miradores con unas vistas bonitas y si vas por tu cuenta no se si será fácil encontrarlos.
Un saludo
Written 11 July 2018
hi I am visiting Cappadocia in a few weeks time and will be staying in Nevsehir for 6 days. My aim is to see as much of Cappadocia in that time I am a solo traveller and welcome advice on how to incorporate all the places of interest at reasonable costs. Any recommendations on tours and companies that you can recommend would be a help.
Written 11 February 2018
Hi. You could book with any of the Tour Operators in Cappadocia. Most offer similar tour packages but at different prices. We used Gorgeous Tours. Excellent tour & knowledgable guides.
Written 12 February 2018
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Written 8 May 2016
hi can you get a taxi from goreme to the fairy chimneys and is there a cafe there please
Written 7 January 2015
Hello traveler. There are loads of taxis which you will find in the centre of Goreme by the bus station. You really do not need one though as you can see the fairy chimney's in all of Goreme. The open air museum is interesting. Also hike through the valleys; Love Valley, Rose Valley and don't miss one of the underground cities. Cafes are everywhere!! Enjoy your stay and exploring!
Written 23 May 2019
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