Tourists' great interest in Cappadocia

CAPPADOCIA, NEVSEHIR, TURKEY AUGUST 21: A Turkis-flagged hot air balloon the earth pillars on August 21, 2013 in Cappadocia, Turkey. Cappadocia, famous for its chimney rocks, hot air balloon trips, underground cities and boutique hotels carved into rocks, has received approximately 1.5 million national and international tourists in half a year, according to the statements released by the local governmental bodies. The historical region in Central Anatolia and one of the most popular tourism destinations in Turkey, offering attractions such as Goreme open-air museum, Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities. (Photo by Murat Asil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)