Urgup
The most elegant town in Cappadocia, Urgup is the region's gastronomy and accommodation hub with its historic stone mansions, vineyards, and boutique hotel culture.
Highlights
- •Historic stone mansions
- •Wine tastings and vineyards
- •Temenni Hill viewpoint
- •Three Beauties fairy chimneys
Wine and Gastronomy
Urgup is the wine capital of Cappadocia. Emir and Kalecik Karasi grape varieties grown on volcanic soils are used to produce uniquely flavored regional wines. Local wineries such as Turasan, Kocabag, and Mahzen offer tasting tours to visitors.
The town is also known for its restaurants serving the best examples of Cappadocian cuisine. Testi kebab, manti, and local cheese varieties are indispensable flavors of Urgup.
History and Architecture
Stone mansions from the Ottoman period form the foundation of Urgup's architectural fabric. Many of these structures have been carefully restored and converted into boutique hotels and restaurants.
Temenni Hill offers a magnificent panorama extending from the highest point of the town to Mount Erciyes. The Three Beauties fairy chimneys at the foot of the hill are among the most photographic spots in Cappadocia.
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