Pigeon Valley
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Pigeon Valley, or Güvercinlik Vadisi, one of the most famous and accessible valleys in the central Cappadocian region. Stretching for several kilometers between the high fortress of Uçhisar and the town of Göreme, this…
Listen in the app2The Architecture of the Güvercinlik
The pigeon houses of this valley are not mere holes in the rock; they are sophisticated examples of rock-cut architecture. If you look closely at the entrances, you will often see intricate patterns painted in white, red, or blue. …
Listen in the app3Ecology and the 'Evil Eye' Trees
Pigeon Valley is also a site where the modern cultural landscape of Turkey meets ancient tradition. At several of the most popular viewpoints, you will see trees draped in hundreds of blue glass beads known as 'nazar boncuğu' or…
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Pigeon Valley offers a unique vantage point on the life of Cappadocia, one that focuses on the harmony between humans, animals, and the earth. We have seen how a simple bird became the cornerstone of an entire agricultural…
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What is Pigeon Valley?
Pigeon Valley is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6256, 34.8119 |
| Last updated |
