Ortahisar Castle, Cappadocia (Turkey)
Ortahisar previously known by its Byzantine Greek name is a small town in the rgp district of Nevehir Province in Cappadocia Turkey. Ortahisar has 14262 inhabitants as of 2015 and is located about 20 km east of the provincial capital Nevehir. The entire town is dominated by the 90-meter-high rock castle in the center of the town which is called Sivrikoya by the inhabitants. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture which is typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. Ortahisar Castle is one of its biggest tourist attractions. It was opened to the public in 2013 after extensive renovations.
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