Ürgüp

Ürgüp (Greek: Προκόπιο / Prokópio or Προκόπι / Prokópi, Ottoman Turkish: Burgut Kalesi) is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Located in the historical region of Cappadocia, and near the cave Churches of Göreme, it is renowned for its nightlife and for its good adjustment to tourism, making it a popular night stop for Cappadocia tourists. According to 2010 census, the population of the district is 34,372 of which 18,631 live in the town of Ürgüp. The district covers an area of 563 km (217 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,043 m (3,422 ft). Ürgüp is known for its famous hotels built right within caves, for its wines and for its hand made carpets. Many of the hotels in...