From Guvercinlik Vadisi, we moved around the periphery of the Uçhisar town stopping by places with interesting landscapes.
The Uçhisar Castle, also known as the Landlord's Castle...
The exterior appearance of the Uçhisar Castle is plain ugly and lacks the grandeur that one would associate with a castle. It looks like a mass of rocks that were haphazardly carved in haste. But the construction style follows the traditions of Cappadocia of building homes and buildings out of the natural rock...
While little is documented about the Uçhisar Castle, it is believed to have been built during the Byzantine era, and assumed importance because of its location making it relatively impenetrable and giving a good view of the Silk Route. The Ottomans too used the castle owing to its strategic location...
A photo with a camel? Or one with the romantic couple?
Stopping by for lunch at this breathtaking location...
As we wait for our lunch to come, it seems as though Cappadocia has been taken right out of the pages of a fairy tale...
Or probably the Arabian Nights!
Our mezze platter - hummus, babaghanoush, peppers, yogurt...
Fresh cheese and a salsa dip...
And the lovely aromatic bread makes me feel I am in paradise!
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