Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Turkey

Ortahisar, a town in Trabzon province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey, with Ortahisar Castle, carved from what is known as the 'tallest fairy chimney in Cappadocia', and rock formations formed by erosion of the tuff. Surrounding the town are caves cut into the soft volcanic rock, used for storing locally produced fruits and vegetables. This area forms part of the Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Ortahisar, a town in Trabzon province, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey, with Ortahisar Castle, carved from what is known as the 'tallest fairy chimney in Cappadocia', and rock formations formed by erosion of the tuff. Surrounding the town are caves cut into the soft volcanic rock, used for storing locally produced fruits and vegetables. This area forms part of the Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen