Nevşehir Castle

Nevşehir Castle is a historic castle in the city of Nevşehir, overlooking the underground city of Kayaşehir. It was a fortress for defensive, military purposes.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nevşehir Museum.

Museum
is in , Nevşehir is the provincial center in the region which is the Capadocia of the antiquity and known for its . is situated 1¼ km northeast of Nevşehir Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nevşehir and Nar.

is a city in , with a population of 118,000 in 2020. It traditionally made carpets and wine, but the main business today is tourism.

Village
is a town in the Nevşehir District, , Turkey. Its population is 5,017.

Village
is a town in the Nevşehir District, , Turkey. Its population is 2,516. is situated 3½ km south of Nevşehir Castle.

Nevşehir Castle

Latitude
38.61989° or 38° 37′ 12″ north
Longitude
34.71305° or 34° 42′ 47″ east
Open location code
8GCPJP97+X6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 492643645
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q115801729
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In Other Languages

From German to Turkish—“Nevşehir Castle” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Underground City Kayaşehir and Natural History Museum.

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