Turkey's "fairy chimneys" are natural yet surreal-looking spires up to 130 feet (40 meters) tall that were carved out of soft volcanic rock by the elements over millions of years. Thousands of ...

Looking down from a giant hot air balloon is a dizzying feat but on careful observation it’s visible. The famous Fairy ...

Cappadocia, in the heart of Turkey, is famous for its stunning landscapes. The Fairy Chimneys are a highlight, towering rock formations shaped by nature over millions of years. These formations ...

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Tall and columnar, these formations, created by volcanism and then sculpted over millennia by erosion are now known the famous “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia, often crowned with a spire of ...

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Cappadocia hot air balloon tourism hits a record in 2024, with nearly 770,000 tourists taking flight over the region’s ...