- Title: Red Valley of Cappadocia becomes open-air photo studio during sunset in Turkey
- Date: 19th July 2020
- Summary: SHOTLIST 1. AERIAL VIEW OF KIZILCUKUR VALLEY (TWO SHOTS) 2. AERIAL VIEW OF SUNSET IN KIZILCUKUR VALLEY 3. AERIAL VIEW OF KIZILCUKUR VALLEY, PEOPLE TAKING PHOTO 4. MEN TALKING AGAINST LANDSCAPE 5. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE TAKING PHOTO 6. COUPLE BEING TAKEN PHOTO (TWO SHOTS) 7. SOUNDBITE (Turkish), BRIDE, TUGBA OZALTIN YAZGAN, SAYING: "The natural beauty here is nowhere else. This natural beauty is specific to Nevsehir, especially during sunset. Now, unfortunately, hot air balloons do not fly in the pandemic process, otherwise, there was a unique view at sunrise. We are very happy that we saw this view." 8. AERIAL VIEW OF SUNSET IN KIZILCUKUR VALLEY 9. SOUNDBITE (Turkish), VISITOR, NURCAN SENMERDAN, SAYING: "It is a magnificent color, a wonder of nature, a fascinating place. The city is beautiful in all aspects. Especially I am happy to be in Kizilcukur in Cappadocia. I think of coming often. A wonderful environment.” 10. AERIAL VIEW OF SUNSET IN KIZILCUKUR VALLEY 11. SOUNDBITE (Turkish), PHOTOGRAPHER, IBRAHIM KORKMAZ, SAYING: "We are currently in Kizilcukur Valley in Cappadocia which is one of the unique places where the sunset can be best watched in the world. Photographers from around the world and various cities of Turkey come here to take photos. Because the sky turns completely red as the light is reflected on the fairy chimneys during the sunset and a unique view emerges.” 12. AERIAL VIEW OF KIZILCUKUR VALLEY, PEOPLE TAKING PHOTO NEVSEHIR, TURKEY (JULY 19, 2020) (AAVN - ACCESS ALL) SCRIPT Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys is an important tourist hub in Turkey welcomes millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year. The Red Valley or Kizilcukur, a tourist attraction in Cappadocia has been named as one of the top destinations for viewing the best sunsets in the world. The breathtaking view from the valley amazes tourists as the sky turns to red, orange, and green and the last beams of the sun reflect on the fairy chimneys across the landscape. Many photographers, brides, and grooms flock to the fairy tale land to take photos during the sunset. On Sunday (July 19) one of the brides, Tugba Ozaltın Yazgan said the natural beauty of the Red Valley is nowhere else. “This natural beauty is specific to Nevsehir, especially during sunset,” Yazgan said, noting that it is not possible nowadays to see the Cappadocia during sunrise as the hot air balloons do not fly due to the coronavirus measures. Yazgan said there is unique sunrise in Cappadocia adding “We are very happy that we saw this view.” One of the visitors, Nurcan Senmerdan said the valley is a wonder of nature, a fascinating place with magnificent colors. “I am happy to be in Kizilcukur in Cappadocia. I think of coming often. A wonderful environment,” Senmerdan added. Ibrahim Korkmaz, a photographer said photographers from around the world and various cities of Turkey come to take photos in the Red Valley. “Because the sky turns completely red as the light is reflected on the fairy chimneys during the sunset and a unique view emerges,” Korkmaz added. With its unique fairy chimney volcanic cones, valleys, underground cities, cave hotels, and hot air balloon rides, Cappadocia, listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage places, is a charming touristic hub in the central Nevsehir province. The Kizilcukur Valley (the Red Valley) is about 3 kilometers from Urgup district. The valley also features a wonderful trekking route that offers adventure seekers a delightful experience with the best view in the region. Reporting by Behcet Alkan Writing by Mehmet Zahit Yilmaz
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