TURKEY
Cappadocia is a distinct departure from the travel experiences you ’ d have in other parts of Turkey , such as Istanbul . The only skyscrapers you ’ ll find here are the remnant spires of a volcanic explosion some 30 million years ago . Now dubbed the “ fairy chimneys ,” Cappadocia ’ s rock formations are some of the most popular destinations in Turkey , and — like many geological attractions in the Middle East — are also painted in fascinating history . A shelter for persecuted Christians in the Roman period , the spires hide an entire network of living quarters , passageways and escape routes carved into the soft rock , including a subterranean city nearly 10 stories deep .
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But what can be seen on the ground is even more stunning from the sky . Gliding over the landscapes in a hot air balloon isn ’ t just a magical experience , it also offers another vantage point of one of Turkey ’ s most mysterious archaeological sites .
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