THE MARKET OF BOR IS PASSED, DRIVE DONKEY TO NIGDE

Most of us have used this famous idiom for once in our lives. There are many different rumors about how this idiom, which expresses that it is too late and opportunities are missed, came out. Who; To the poet Namdar Rahmi, who wanted to tell about his hopes broken because of the injustices he suffered, some of them; He attributes this phrase to those who saw the state of a peasant who kidnapped the Boron Market because he fell asleep by the roadside. Regardless of its source, this is just one of the unwritten treasures of Anatolian culture. Still, do not miss the opportunities, you should definitely stop by Bor's market and Niğde, which has a history of 10,000 years and magnificent natural beauties, located in the Cappadocia Region.

With its rich history, natural beauties and thermal resources, Niğde will not regret coming to you; You can stay in comfortable Niğde central hotels, which are open throughout the year. Most of Niğde hotels are located in the city center. Niğde hotel prices, on the other hand, vary according to the comfort and service it offers and offer options suitable for every budget.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN NIGDE

You can start your tour of Niğde and its region from Niğde Castle, which is accepted as the symbol of the city. The castle, which is not known exactly when it was built, is estimated to have been built in the 8th century BC. After seeing the famous clock tower on one of the bastions of the castle, which was repaired by the Grand Vizier İshak Pasha in 1740, you should also see the Alaaddin Mosque, which was built in 1223 in the name of Alaaddin Keykubat and is considered one of the best examples of Anatolian Seljuk mosques. The reason why this mosque is famous is that the decorations at the entrance of the door take on the silhouette of a woman head when the appropriate light comes. According to the legend, the stonemason who built the mosque is bound to the sancakbey's daughter with a desperate love. Knowing that he cannot reach Vuslata, he decides to engrave his love on stone. That is why he picks the face of his beloved girl at the entrance door of the mosque so that it is illuminated with the sun.

Gümüşler Monastery, which is 9 km away from the center, is one of the largest monasteries in the Cappadocia Region that has been preserved until today. It also has a different reputation with its inclusion of the first fresco in which the Virgin Mary smiled. Then, you should definitely see the Roman Pool, which is known as the pool where Cleopatra took a milk bath in Bahceli Town. After seeing the pool with one of the finest craftsmanship of the Roman period, you can take a break under the lush trees that surround the area.

You should definitely visit the Tyana Ruins and Aqueducts, where the traces of many civilizations from the prehistoric period to the Hittites can be found, where the famous Hittite king Warpalawa also ruled, and the Niğde Museum, where you can find rare examples of the rich history of Niğde.

Niğde is a city that stands out with its natural beauties and thermal springs as well as its historical monuments. Narlıgöl Spa, which is a crater lake located near Nar Village, is also known as Acıgöl because its water is sulphurous. Another feature of this lake is that it takes the shape of a heart when its water is low. What a city full of love, isn't it? In addition, Çiftehan Thermal Spring, which is visited by hundreds of people every year for treatment purposes and attracts attention with its clear water, is one of the places you should see.

The magnificent Karagöl and Çinili Lake, located at the 2,650-meter summit of Bolkar Mountain, will be an ideal route for trekking. Aladağlar National Park, which was declared a national park in 1995 and taken under protection; It is also home to 3756-meter Demirkazık Mountain, where you can watch the sunrise and sunset over the clouds, Seven Lakes, mountain goats, wild boars, wolves, martens and jackals.

After visiting and seeing the historical and natural beauties of Niğde that amazes you and listening to its legends, it is time for the local flavors of Niğde. After starting with Oğma, Mangır Soup or Arabaşı Soup, you can continue with Couscous, Mazak Meatballs or Quince Borana and end your feast with Kaygana, Burma Dessert, Kaymak Dessert or Halveter Dessert. Do not forget to drink the famous Niğde Gazoz with your meal.

Let us remind you that Niğde's honey and molasses, and its unique taste, are also famous.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT

- Go to Niğde Castle and watch Niğde on the Clock Tower terrace.

- Watch the famous girl image engraved on the door of the Alaaddin Mosque, a work of legendary love that appears when the sunlight hits it.

- Have a cup of tea in the courtyard of the Ak Madrasa and check out the stone carvings.

- You should definitely taste the famous Niğde Gazoz and the world famous Niğde apples.

- Visit the mausoleum of Hüdavent Hatun, the first woman governor of the Seljuk State.

- Enjoy the magnificent beauty of Aladağlar National Park.

- Take a peace and health break in Narlıgöl and Çiftehan Hot Springs.

- Visit the famous Boron Market, but don't be late.