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Travel Turkey – Christian sites in Anatolia, the cradle of civilization

Much has been written about the great Byzantine Christian sites of Istanbul, such as the colossal Hagia Sofia and beautiful mosaics of the Chora Church. But what people don't realize that Christian heritage in the city limits stop Turkey. The Virgin Mary, St. John, St. Paul and St. Nicholas (the jolly old Elf himself) spent … Continue reading

Cappadocia Turkey

Cave churches and fairy chimneys -- In the background of Anatolia Cappadocia, translated "the land of beautiful horses", is the old name for the triangle area between Kayseri, Ürgüp and Nigde in the north-east of Turkey in the heart of Anatolia. This is the land of the underground cities, the fairy chimneys, cave dwellings and … Continue reading

Nevsehir Goreme- Urgup – Cappadocia

Nevsehir  Goreme- Urgup - Cappadocia The city of Nevsehir is located within the boundaries of the Inner Anatolia in a region known as Cappadocia in the antique world. The fairy chimneys here attract worldwide attention. The fairy chimneys which are formed by natural events have hosted many civilizations since the antique ages and carried their … Continue reading