Ürgüp (Greek: ???????? Prokópio or Cappadocian Greek: ??????? Prokópi, ) is a town and district of Nev?ehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is located in the historical region of Cappadocia, and near the cave Churches of Göreme. 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 km2 (217 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,043 m (3,422 ft).
Cappadocia is one of Turkey's largest wine-producing regions, with Urgup as its capital. Uphill from Hotel Surban, the renowned Turasan Winery supplies 60% of Cappadocia's wines and offers free tours and tastings in its rock-carved wine cellar.
Video Ürgüp
International relations
Twin towns - Sister cities
Ürgüp is twinned with:
- Larissa, Greece (since 1996)
- Kireas, Greece (since 2004)
Maps Ürgüp
See also
- Cappadocia
- Churches of Göreme, Turkey
- Kaymakl? Underground City
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Underground cities in Avanos
- Thermal Tourism in Kozakl?
Notes
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Ürgüp, Turkey". Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- Governorship of Ürgüp, Turkey. "Geography and history of Ürgüp, Nev?ehir" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2008-04-18.
External links
- District governor's official website (in Turkish)
- District municipality's official website (in Turkish)
- Map of Ürgüp district
- St George and the dragon
- Administrative map of Ürgüp district
- Honderden foto's van Ürgüp
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