The back alleys of Ürgüp are home to many examples of the traditional stone architecture of this region. In particular, in the northern section of the old…
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Ürgüp
When Ürgüp's Greek population was evicted in 1923 the town's wealth of fine stone-cut houses was left teetering into gentle dilapidation until tourism began to take off. Now, more than 90 years later, these remnants of another era have found a new lease of life as some of Cappadocia's most luxurious boutique hotels. Ürgüp is the rural retreat for those who don't fancy being too rural, with its bustling, modern downtown area a direct foil to the old village back lanes still clinging to the hillside rim. There's not a lot to do in town itself. Instead, Ürgüp has cleverly positioned itself as the connoisseur's base for exploring the geographical heart of Cappadocia, with boutique-hotel frippery at your fingertips.
Explore Ürgüp
- OOld Village
The back alleys of Ürgüp are home to many examples of the traditional stone architecture of this region. In particular, in the northern section of the old…
- TThree Graces Fairy Chimneys
These three black-capped fairy-chimney formations (also known as 'the three beauties'), overlooking the rolling countryside just outside of town, are…
- TTurasan Winery
The abundant sunshine and fertile volcanic soil of Cappadocia produce delicious sweet grapes, and several wineries carry on the Ottoman Greek winemaking…
- TTemenni Wishing Hill
Home to a saint's tomb and a cafe, this viewpoint has 360-degree views over Ürgüp.
- ÜÜrgüp Museum
This dusty, rather neglected small museum features some 10-million-year-old tusks from a forerunner of the elephant, unearthed at Mustafapaşa, but the…
- MMosque
Ürgüp's mosque is an excellent landmark to get your bearings from, right in the centre of town.
- AAltıkapılı Türbe
This sturdy Seljuk tomb was constructed for a local military commander.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Ürgüp.
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Old Village
The back alleys of Ürgüp are home to many examples of the traditional stone architecture of this region. In particular, in the northern section of the old…
See
Three Graces Fairy Chimneys
These three black-capped fairy-chimney formations (also known as 'the three beauties'), overlooking the rolling countryside just outside of town, are…
See
Turasan Winery
The abundant sunshine and fertile volcanic soil of Cappadocia produce delicious sweet grapes, and several wineries carry on the Ottoman Greek winemaking…
See
Temenni Wishing Hill
Home to a saint's tomb and a cafe, this viewpoint has 360-degree views over Ürgüp.
See
Ürgüp Museum
This dusty, rather neglected small museum features some 10-million-year-old tusks from a forerunner of the elephant, unearthed at Mustafapaşa, but the…
See
Mosque
Ürgüp's mosque is an excellent landmark to get your bearings from, right in the centre of town.
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