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Urgup Travel Guide

Urgup is a town and a district of Nevsehir Province, Turkey in the historical region of Cappadocia. It is renowned for its nightlife and for its good adjustment to tourism, making it a popular night stop for Cappadocia tourists.

Urgup which was founded on the outskirts of the hill named as Hill of Wishes is located about 20 km (12 mi) north of the Nevsehir province in one of the first settlement areas of Cappadocia region. In the Byzantine period it was called under various names such as Osiana, Hagios, Prokopios.

During the Seljuks period it was referred to as Bashisar and in the Ottoman Empire period as Burgut Castle, until the first years of the Turkish Republic when it was called Urgup.

Urgup was also the patriarchate center of the Cappadocia region during the Byzantine period. The Uzumlu Church, Cambazli Church and Sarica Church in the township of Ortahisar are the oldest rock churches from the region. Furthermore the Tavsanli Church and Church of Basil of Caesarea are also spectacular. Urgup is known for its famous hotels built right within caves, for its wines and for its hand made carpets. Many of the hotels in caves are actually old houses. They can be rented and used for accommodation on condition of not damaging their historic structure. Some of the caves have also been converted into nightclubs and bars.

It is the most important tourism center of the Cappadocia Region.

Urgup Weather Forecast

Current Time in Urgup : 18:27 | Sat, October 11, 2008

Sunday's forecast for Nevsehir, Turkey

Sprinkles early. Morning clouds. Mild. Temperature of 18°C. Winds 21km NNE. Humidity will be 74% with a dewpoint of 3° and comfort level of 18°C. There is a 32% chance of precipitation.
High: 18 °C | Low: 6 °C

Monday's forecast for Nevsehir, Turkey

Sunny. Mild, Dry. Temperature of 23°C. Winds 2km SW. Humidity will be 21% with a dewpoint of -2° and comfort level of 24°C. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.
High: 23 °C | Low: 6 °C

Tuesday's forecast for Nevsehir, Turkey

Light rain. Afternoon clouds. Mild. Temperature of 23°C. Winds 7km SSE. Humidity will be 60% with a dewpoint of 6° and comfort level of 25°C. There is a 37% chance of precipitation.
High: 23 °C | Low: 8 °C

Urgup Map - Coordinates Latitude 38.6337, Longitude 34.9105

Urgup Hostels - Backpacker Accomodation - Hostels in Turkey

Aravan Evi Whether you are in Cappadocia, we at Aravan Evi will do our best to make your stay a pleasent and memoriable one. ..	Urgup Inn Cave Hotel Urgup Inn Cave Hotel is a comfortable, superbly furnished family run hotel enjoying a prime position in the heart of the city centre of Urgup, nearby the ruins of Kayakapi - Old part of Urgup and The ..
Gamirasu Cave Hotel Gamirasu is the name of an exquisitely restored eighteen-room troglodyte cave house opened in 1999, in Ayvali Village near Urgup in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. ..	Hotel Akuzun Hotel offers an ideal base to explore the countryside Situated in the old town area, 50 m to center offering modern accommodation at its best Clean interiors with private facilities and a breathtaking..
Hotel Surban The most charming and relaxing accommodation. The perfect base to explore the highlights of Cappadocia. ..	Perissia Hotel Perissia Hotel Cappadocia which is located in the center of Urgup and has well designed and decorated 230 rooms. ..
Elkep Evi Cave House Pension The hotel offers cave rooms with modern facilities ideally located near the top of Esbelli, the hill above the town of Urgup in Cappadocia ..	Cave Hotel Village House Our Hotel is located in Akkoy, a small authentic Turkish village 11 km from Urgup - Cappadocia (Kapadokya) Turkey..
Cappadocia Palace Situated in the center of Urgup, Cappadocia Palace is a traditional Greek Guesthouse converted into a hotel with all new comfort. ..