Images of Ürgüp Ürgüp is in the Cappadocia region and had different names in antiquity: Osiana, Bashisar and throughout the Ottoman Empire was called Burgut Castle; the present name has been in use since after World War One.

Place: Ürgüp - a typical rock at Goreme, excavated to form houses and churches. The very soft rock is the solidified lava erupted from Mount Erciyes 2000 years ago. Details: written, posted to Italy 1974, stamp removed Item: urgup-0001 Price: 2.00 EUR
Place: Ürgüp - a view of the rock constructions in Göreme, shoing the facade of Hotel Kaya Details: written, posted to Italy 1974, stamp removed Item: urgup-0002 Price: 2.00 EUR