About Central Anatolia
Central Anatolia combines Ankara, Cappadocia, open landscapes, and a broader look at inland Turkey beyond the coast.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
Cities & Towns in Central Anatolia
Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys, cave suites, and sunrise balloon skies—Cappadocia is Turkey’s most iconic inland landscape.
Top attractions: Göreme Open-Air Museum, Underground cities
Ankara
Turkey’s capital—museums, Atatürk legacy sites, and a practical inland base with a modern metropolitan feel.
Top attractions: Anıtkabir, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Göreme
The heart of Cappadocia’s cave-hotel country—walking valleys, viewpoint sunsets, and balloon dawn light.
Top attractions: Göreme town, Love Valley