History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Carved into a huge rock mass rising between Göreme and Avanos, Çavuşin Old Village is a monumental rock settlement where uninterrupted life continued from the 5th century until the 1960s. Located at the top of the rock mass, the Church of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest and largest rock churches in the region and has a huge single-nave basilica plan. The locals moved to the new village on the plain in the 1960s due to the risk of rockfalls, leaving behind a fascinating ghost rock town silhouette that rises storey by storey. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is built on a single piece of giant tuff hill at an altitude of approximately 1,080 meters. It consists of hundreds of carved rooms, chapels, dovecotes and stepped tunnel labyrinths. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical rock village and its streets is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited freely in daylight, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: Attention should be paid to safety tapes in old carved structures, and dangerous cliffs should not be approached; Since the ground consists of steep rocky steps, it is not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a local handicraft market, boutique cafes, pottery workshops and restaurants on the outskirts of Kaya village. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çavuşin Eski Köy Mevkii, Göreme-Avanos Road 3rd km, Center / Nevşehir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is 2.5 km away from Göreme and is completely on the main asphalt highway; It is very easily accessible by all vehicles.•Real Public Transportation Information: Nevşehir-Göreme-Avanos municipal buses and minibuses stop directly at the village square.•Parking Availability:There is ample free outdoor parking in the village square and at the entrance of the market. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Wide angle framing that takes in the entire huge perforated rock mass from the village square and the valley view from the church terrace at the top.•Light and Shooting Hours:The morning sun illuminates the interior and details of the rock cavities in the clearest way.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Donuts and testi kebab cooked in Çavuşin village ovens must be experienced.