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Geological formation · Ürgüp, Nevşehir
Üç Güzeller
Tuff columns topped by blocks show erosion shapes at a scenic stop near Ürgüp.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Üç Güzeller
Üç Güzeller is a group of fairy chimneys at the approach to Ürgüp, known for the contrast between the columns and their upper blocks.
The rocks show how materials with different resistance to erosion produce distinct shapes. The visit is an observation stop of the landscape, with the town and Cappadocia’s reliefs around. Local tradition attributes stories to the three figures, which do not replace the geological explanation of the group.
You do not need to allot the same time as for a long trail to visit the viewpoint. The stop works well en route between Ürgüp and neighbouring villages, provided there is space to stop without rushing. Observe the shapes from more than one angle and remain in areas designated for circulation.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes to view the group.
Best time
View Üç Güzeller in daylight to compare the upper parts and the bases of the columns; fit the stop into your Ürgüp itinerary without relying on an exact photographic hour.
How to get there
From Ürgüp, go by local transport, taxi or car to the observation area of the formations at the western exit.
Tip
Include the stop on a transfer through Ürgüp, without treating it as a long walk.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Üç Güzeller
What are the Three Beauties of Ürgüp?
They are tuff formations with more resistant blocks atop eroded columns. The group allows close observation of the forms of the so-called fairy chimneys.
Does Üç Güzeller require a long trail?
The visit focuses on observing the formations in the accessible sector beside the road. It can be included as a short stop on the Ürgüp circuit, without taking up the day of a valley hike.
Can I include Üç Güzeller on the way to Mustafapaşa?
The stop can be part of a circuit through that sector of Cappadocia. Organize the order according to the route from your base, leaving part of the time to walk in the stone village.