On the Aegean coast in Turkey, between Selçuk and Kusadasi, is found one of the principal ancient sites of Asia Minor: that of Ephesus, which still has many ancient Greek and Roman remains today. Unfortunately, of the previously grand wonder of the world, you will only be able to admire a few fragments of columns...

The ancient site of Ephesus, from one temple to another

A cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Kadiköy is one of the most lively areas of the mega-city. An authentic atmosphere blending modern impulses with its young population thrilling the old warriors looking to merge into the crowds.

Authentic promenade in the districts of Kadiköy

Hasankeyf is in south-eastern Turkey, a very small city containing numerous natural and human wonders. Associated with a rich, ancient history, the diverse geological and archaeological particularities definitely make this village a place to visit. You must visit Hasankeyf as quickly as possible, because a dam project will soon completely cover this little gem.

Hasankeyf, ephemeral splendour.

Classed under World Heritage by Unesco for its numerous Ottoman houses, Safranbolu has conserved the charm of its old cities. Famous for its saffron, it is pleasant to wander its paved streets, to admire its aqueduct or to go and explore the caves of Bulak, nearby.

Safranbolu, the saffron city

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A minuscule village in Cappadocia,  Cavusin is a superb example of a deserted troglodytic village built in a cliff.

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Cappadocia is, in my opinion a region which must be discovered on foot, but also by car. The villages are very close to each other and always offer different views. According to the owner of the inn at <a href="/turkey/holidays/places/1355-goreme/">Goreme</a>, where I was staying, the Christians, persecuted by the Romans in the 1st century A.D., dug caves into the Cavusin rocks and took refuge there, later to install a centre of study for Christianity in the region. This is the reason we are able to visit the troglodyte church of St John the Baptist, beautifully preserved for its age! The detour past Cavusin to me is obligatory if you have transport but remains a detour. Goreme and Avanos are sites that you can spend more time visiting, in contrast to Cavusin, apart from its churches, it does not have much to offer tourists.

Approximately 3km from Goreme, Cavusin, a village of stone, is known to have the oldest troglodyte church in Cappadocia.

A beautiful troglodytic village in the heart of Cappadocia, Cavusin was built into a rocky hillside that nowadays looks like a sort of strange, abandoned ant heap, with lots of holes dug into the white rock. Apart from being a typical village of the region, Cavusin has very little to offer: a few tourist shops and one or two restaurants. The rest of this minuscule village is sleepy and not very interesting.

A minuscule village in Cappadocia, Cavusin is a superb example of a deserted troglodytic village built in a cliff.

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