Walnut Cafe

Cappadocia


After a long, hot valley walk, we can think of no better place in Çavuşin to sit back with a tea or fresh-pressed orange juice than under the shady branches of the old walnut tree in the garden here. It's right at the bottom of the old village ruins, next to the old mosque.


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