The Three Beauties

Three Beauties refers to three natural fairy chimneys aligned side by side located at the western entrance of the Ürgüp district in Nevşehir province within Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. This formation is one of the iconic landmarks of the Cappadocia area and serves as a major tourist attraction due to its distinctive physical appearance and regional recognition. The site lies within the boundaries of Temenni Mahallesi.

Local residents and tour guides have long associated the physical form of the fairy chimneys with the figures of a father, mother, and child. As a result the name “Three Beauties” is widely used not only among locals but also among domestic and international tourists. Although in 2024 the Ürgüp Municipality proposed renaming the site “Fairy Chimneys” Fairy Chimneys, the District Governorship evaluated the proposal and rejected it on the grounds that the term “Fairy Chimneys” lacks specific regional recognition. Consequently the name “Three Beauties” has been preserved.

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The Three Beauties are visited year round by both domestic and international tourists. The site is located approximately five minutes from the center of Ürgüp and is accessible via the Nevşehir-Ürgüp highway. The area offers panoramic views that include typical natural features of the Cappadocia landscape as well as the visual presence of Erciyes Mountain.

Administrative arrangements concerning the Three Beauties site are coordinated by the Ürgüp District Governorship the Ürgüp Municipality and the Nevşehir Provincial Directorate. All infrastructure projects and naming decisions at the site are carried out under the supervision and approval of the relevant public institutions.

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Various measures have been implemented to preserve the natural integrity of the site while promoting sustainable tourism activities. Infrastructure projects such as walking paths have been developed with the aim of balancing visitor density against environmental impact.

The Ürgüp District Governorship has constructed a wooden boardwalk at the Three Beauties site. The project was carried out using materials compatible with the natural environment to ensure visitor safety and reduce soil erosion. The Nevşehir Provincial Directorate conducted an on-site evaluation of the project and determined that it constitutes a protective measure for the preservation of the natural fabric.

Access to this location on the Nevşehir-Ürgüp highway is possible by private vehicle or tour buses. It is approximately five minutes from the center of Ürgüp.