More than 4,8 million domestic and foreign tourists visited Cappadocia in Turkey last year. Central Anatolia has thus established itself as one of the country's leading tourism centers and even set a new visitor record. Cappadocia is not only known for its bizarre rock cone formations, the so-called "fairy chimneys". Underground cities, museums and traditional craft demonstrations provide a deep insight into the history and culture of the region. A visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is particularly worthwhile in spring - when the vegetation is blooming, there is still snow on the high mountain peaks and the main tourist season has not yet begun. For those who prefer a convenient journey, Corendon Airlines offers flights to this diverse area. The landscape in the plateau consists mainly of soft tuff rock that has solidified from volcanic ash. People were already digging passages, stairs and caves there in the Bronze Age. Later, from the 5th to the 14th century, the first Christians created a labyrinth of dwellings, churches and monasteries in this barren landscape. Here is a small selection of the most interesting sights in Cappadocia. Kaymakli and Derinkuyu: These two underground cities are probably among the largest of their kind in the world. The complex tunnel networks are said to have housed several thousand people. Kaymakli alone reaches up to eight floors deep, five of which are open to the public. The remains of a cave church, the branching living areas and a sophisticated ventilation system still fascinate visitors from all over the world today. Around 60 kilometers from Derinkuyu lies the underground city of Özkonak. It may be less well known, but is still worth a detour. The site