Other sites of interest in Cappadocia:
Hacibektas - The founder of the Bektashi dervishes founded a monastery in the 14th Century. A place of pilgrimage for many Muslims. open daily - 68km NW of Urgup
Ortahisar - Village dominated by a vast fortress rock, riddled with excavations and giving a great view out over the surrounding landscape. 7km SW of Urgup
Ozkanak - The most recently discovered and possibly the largest of Cappadocia's Troglodyte cities. Recent research estimates it's one time population at 60,000. Take a torch 25km N of Urgup
Nigde - Built around an 11th Century citadel, Nigde is visited for it's 14th Century Monastery. Worth a visit if you have time for its excellent frescoes and unique design 105km S of Urgup
Soganli - Another delightful church filled valley. 50km S of Urgup
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