Abandoned historic mansions in Turkey's Ürgüp welcome tourists
by Daily Sabah with AAJul 17, 20228:02 pm +03 +03:00
The abandoned historic mansions in Nevşehir’s Ürgüp district have become a tourist attraction after undergoing a successful renovation
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An overview of the Kayakapı neighborhood in Ürgüp, Turkey, July 17, 2022. (AA Photo)
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A pool is seen in front of a renovated mansion in Ürgüp, Turkey, July 17, 2022. (AA Photo)
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Renovated mansion in Ürgüp, Turkey, July 17, 2022. (AA Photo)
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Aerial view of the renovated historic mansions in Ürgüp, Turkey, July 17, 2022. (AA Photo)
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The beautiful stone mansions located in the Kayakapı neighborhood, whose residents were evicted after the area was declared a disaster site, were beautifully restored and opened to tourism.
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The Turkish people and the Greek Orthodox community had lived in the historic homes.
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The area is also home to a 10th century church and an Ottoman-era mosque.
