Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys and Observation Terrace

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The Three Graces is a unique natural monument consisting of two large and one small fairy chimneys with hats, which has become the symbol of the Cappadocia region and Türkiye's tourism promotions all over the world. According to the touching legend that has been told among the public for centuries, the beautiful daughter of the Cappadocian king falls in love with a shepherd and, despite all her father's objections, runs away and marries him. When a child is born, they return to the palace, hoping that the king will forgive them; But the angry king orders his soldiers to kill them. Just as the soldiers were about to catch us, the princess raised her hands to the sky and prayed, "Oh God, don't leave us in the hands of these tyrants, either make us a bird and fly, or make us a stone and freeze us." Their prayers are accepted; The princess, her husband and the innocent babies in their arms turn to stone forever and turn into these three-hatted fairy chimneys standing side by side. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features Üç Güzeller is located at the entrance of Ürgüp at an altitude of approximately 1,150 meters above sea level. There are dark colored hats consisting of hard basalt rock on the volcanic tuff body; The balance of erosion on different layers makes these fairy chimneys unique in the world. From the observation deck, the majestic Mount Erciyes, rising with its snowy peak on the horizon, can be seen panoramatically. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees