Zelve Open Air Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket
Zelve Open Air Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket
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Discover the Zelve Open Air Museum on Aktepe’s northern slopes. Explore its ancient churches, monasteries, fairy chimneys, and unique pigeon houses across three captivating valleys in Cappadocia.

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Flexible
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Highlights
  • Explore Zelve’s three valleys with rich historical landmarks.
  • Visit ancient churches like Balıklı, Üzümlü, and Direkli Church.
  • Marvel at unique fairy chimneys in the Valley of the Priests.
  • Discover the monastery complex and village square in the third valley.
  • Admire decorated pigeon houses adding to the site’s charm.
Description
The Zelve Open Air Museum, on Aktepe's northern slopes, is a historic site featuring three valleys filled with ancient churches, monasteries, and fairy chimneys. A key Christian settlement from the 9th to 13th centuries, its highlights include Balıklı and Üzümlü Churches, the Church of the Holy Cross, and a monastery complex in the third valley. Unique pigeon houses, adorned with primitive art, reflect the region's agricultural ingenuity. Paşabağı (Valley of the Priests) boasts striking ...

The Zelve Open Air Museum, on Aktepe's northern slopes, is a historic site featuring three valleys filled with ancient churches, monasteries, and fairy chimneys. A key Christian settlement from the 9th to 13th centuries, its highlights include Balıklı and Üzümlü Churches, the Church of the Holy Cross, and a monastery complex in the third valley. Unique pigeon houses, adorned with primitive art, reflect the region's agricultural ingenuity. Paşabağı (Valley of the Priests) boasts striking multi-headed fairy chimneys, including a chapel dedicated to St. Simeon. Zelve's blend of natural beauty, religious heritage, and architectural innovation offers visitors a captivating glimpse into Cappadocia's past.

Includes
  • Zelve Open Air Museum Entrance Ticket

 

 

Excludes
  • Hotel Transfer

 

 

How It Works

Your tickets will be delivered the day before your visit.
Tickets are valid throughout the museum's opening hours:
Daily | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:  Zelve Ören Yeri, Aktepe Köyü, Avanos/Nevşehir & Paşabağları Ören Yeri, Çavuşin Köyü, Avanos/Nevşehir

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