Cappadocia - Culture

The cultural heritage of the Cappadocian people is a rich mosaic of the many great civilizations that have inhabited the region throughout time. The people of Cappadocia are as colourful as the landscape and will delight you in conversation over tea, coffee or wine and warm you with their generous hospitality. They are an exotic people with a unique culture and set of traditions.Their art and culture is influenced by each of the civilizations that have occupied the region through their architecture, calligraphy, pottery, rug weaving, and their handmade Cappadocian dolls. The fertile soils have provided a valuable export market of grapes. Wine produced from the grapes grown in this region is so good that one of the most important International Wine Festivals of Turkey is held here each year!