Sinan Pasa, Bayazid and their attacks against the Romanian medieval countries: that’s – pretty much – what we learn in schools about the Turkish people and their country. But such wonders as Cappadocia are not even mentioned!
This place is one of the most unusual we ever found. The soft rock allowed inhabitants to excavate numerous houses, churches and storage areas. While some are above ground, many are underground, forming huge cities (8 levels deep), usually mirroring the city above ground. It resembles Kandovan and Vinh Moc, but on a much bigger scale. Probably because of the soft soil, the rooms are not as large and decorated as the ones at Ellora Caves.
Unexpected was also the super exciting and very scenic off road track available. At some point the track went even inside a series of caves! 3 hours of punishing Palomina came at the cost of one rear view mirror and one turning signal indicator.
