One of the most interesting tourist destinations in Turkey lies in central Anatolia, in an area marked by stark, open plains. This destination, Cappadocia, is an oddity - with incredible rock houses carved by humans, staggering volcanic fairy chimneys that stand up to 130 feet tall, and entire underground cities, the region attracts thousands of tourists each year.
It has been known as Cappadocia since ancient times, though today it is also informally known as Kapadokya. It has been an officially designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
However, the US Department of State recently issued a
Below, see McGrath's beautiful images of the popular tourist destination of Cappadocia.