Name: ちゅうおうトルコ (Central Turkey)
Uploaded: 2021-01-14T05:36:33.000Z
Duration: 25 min 4 s
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Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more travels.

This time, we're venturing east of Europe

A great way to pump up your European vacation thrills

For 20 years, I've been taking tour groups here

because I think it's important for Americans to get to know

a moderate and secular Islamic society, and because it's fun.

In this episode, we'll marvel at the dramatic landscape

We'll check in with today's urban scene in the capital city

links Europe with the Middle East and Asia.

While the vast majority are practicing Muslims,

that requires the separation of mosque and state.

In this episode, we'll experience both the modern

and the traditional here in Central Turkey.

has shaped the history of this ancient land,

it's the striking geology that first grabs your attention.

Cappadocia is famous for its exotic-looking terrain,

Centuries of volcanic eruptions left huge boulders

the harder rocks were left precariously balanced

that have become the icons of Cappadocia.

A wonderful way to appreciate this bizarre landscape

the most exciting balloon ride anywhere in or near Europe

Nearly every morning, the scene's the same,

Climbing into the basket, you meet your captain.

Your pilot was sick, so I will fly you today.

With the sound of a fire-breathing dragon,

is one of graceful stability, with majestic views.

The terrain below is a forest of pinnacles,

the drama of this unforgettable landscape.

Back on the ground, the terrain invites exploration.

into these formations for thousands of years.

While many of these evocative caves are abandoned,

many cave settlements have grown into thriving towns,

For extra guidance, we're joined by my friend

For years, Lale's led our bus tour groups around Turkey,

and for this itinerary, she's joining us.

ARAN: While mainly Muslim today, Anatolia was Christian

for five centuries before Islam even arrived.

They had to had to hide from the ancient Roman persecutions.

They had to hide from the 7th century Arab invasions.

And the landscape around here provided the perfect hideout.

And to actually see what Lale's talking about,

a completely underground city dug out of the rock.

Later, this underground world provided an almost

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