Temenni Hill

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Temenni Hill is one of the best viewpoints in Urgup, Cappadocia. Located on a gentle hill above the town, it offers wide panoramic views of Urgup rooftops, surrounding valleys, and distant fairy chimneys. The area is calm and ideal for short walks, sunset watching, and photography.

What to See & Do

  • 🔭 Take in the 360-degree panoramic 🏙️ views of Urgup and Mount Erciyes 🏔️
  • 🕯️ Visit the historic mausoleum 🕌 of Seljuk Sultan Kılıçarslan IV 👑
  • 🎀 Participate in the “Wish” tradition 🕯️ by tying a ribbon at the summit 🎗️
  • ☕ Sip Turkish tea at the summit cafe 🥐 while overlooking the fairy chimneys 🧚
  • 🔦 Explore the 100-meter tunnel 🕳️ carved into the rock leading to the balcony 🚶

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Walk directly from Urgup Town Center 🏘️—it’s a short but steep 10-minute climb 🏁
  • 🚕 Take a local taxi 🚕 if you prefer to be dropped off near the summit path 🛣️
  • 🚌 Use the “dolmuş” (minibus) 🚍 from Goreme or Nevsehir to reach Urgup center 📍

Travel Tips

  • 👟 Wear shoes with good grip 🥾 as the stone paths can be slippery when dry or wet 🧗
  • 🌅 Visit at sunset 🌇 for the “Golden Hour” when the red rocks glow intensely 🎞️
  • 🧣 Bring a light windbreaker 🧥—the hilltop is exposed and often quite breezy 🌬️
  • 🎟️ Entry is free 🎟️ though some small areas or the cafe may have nominal costs ☕

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🏘️ 04:30 PM – Begin your walk from Urgup Town Center, exploring side alleys 🚶
  • 🔭 05:00 PM – Reach the summit, visit the Seljuk tomb, and enjoy the cafe ☕
  • 📸 06:30 PM – Capture sunset photography as the sky turns orange and red 🌇
  • 🍽️ 07:15 PM – Descend to the town center for a traditional pottery kebab dinner 🥘

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 24 hours

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Late afternoon or sunset

Location

📌 Temenni Hill, Urgup, Cappadocia, Nevsehir, Turkey

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