Nevşehir: The Provincial Capital
Nevşehir is the capital district: the main city and the ridge that looks east toward Ürgüp.
As the bustling provincial capital, Nevşehir serves as the commercial and administrative center of the region. Looming over the city is the historic Nevşehir Castle, beneath which lies Kayaşehir—a massive, newly excavated rock-cut settlement cascading down the hillside. With its rich Ottoman architecture, including the Kurşunlu Mosque complex, and the comprehensive Nevşehir Museum, the city bridges the gap between Cappadocia's ancient past and modern daily life.