Uçhisar Castle
Göreme, Turkey

Uçhisar Castle

Type: fortress / viewpoint

Uçhisar Castle is the highest natural peak in Cappadocia and has served for centuries as a fortress and shelter. The interior is crisscrossed with tunnels, rooms, and passageways carved into the rock. From the top, there is a sweeping view of the valleys and the Erciyes volcano in the distance.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~4.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket is purchased on-site. The ascent involves narrow stairs — footwear with rubber soles is recommended. Arriving an hour before sunset offers excellent light for photography.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

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