Central Anatolia Travel Guide
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Fodor's Turkey
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Some of the oldest known human settlements were established in the hills and valleys of Central Anatolia, but today the main attraction in this part of Turkey is the magical landscape of Cappadocia, where wind and rain have shaped the area's soft volcanic rock into a kind of fairytale landscape.
Central Anatolia Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
Central Anatolia Restaurants
Central Anatolia is the one region in Turkey that does not touch water, so fish has to be trucked or flown in. Be prepared for a lot of meat; that means...read more
Things To Do in Central Anatolia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Central Anatolia
- Book 4-Star Novotel Kayseri Fr $78+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Kayseri: Save at the Hilton Kayseri in May Fr $153+/Nt Expedia
- Rixos Konya in May: $195 & Up — $195 Expedia
- Super Low Ankara Rate: Book Fr $96+/Nt — $96 Save with Hotels.com, $26/night less
- Book 4-Star BEST WESTERN Ikibin-2000 Fr $82+/Nt — $82 Expedia
Central Anatolia Experiences
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Hike the valleys of Cappadocia Trails lead past fantastic rock formations and to cave entrances that open on ornately decorated churches.... Read more
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The museum in Konya calls Rumi (also known as Jalal al-Din Muhammed Rumi or simply as "Mevlâna"), a "Turkish theosophic philosopher," though... Read more
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One of the best ways to appreciate the expansive, diverse landscape of Cappadocia's landscape is from above, in a hot-air balloon. The flights... Read more
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Tamerlane, the fearsome descendent of Genghis Khan, laid siege to Ankara in 1402 and wrested control of the city away from Beyazit, the Ottoman... Read more
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Hotels, Trip Ideas
Welcome to Argos in Cappadocia—a hotel the likes of which you've never seen.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
There is no other country on earth that is such a juxtaposition of contrasts, and there’s no time... Read more
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