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NEVSEHIR, TÜRKİYE (AUG. 07, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF COLORFUL HOT AIR BALLOONS IN DISTINCTIVE SHAPES

2. VARIOUS OF VISITORS AT FESTIVAL SITE

3. VARIOUS OF HOT AIR BALLOONS SOARING OVER SKY

NEVSEHIR, TÜRKİYE - AUG. 07, 2025: Colorful hot air balloons in distinctive shapes floated above Cappadocia at sunset, drawing tourists and photographers to witness the region’s iconic aerial spectacle.

The event was organized in Nevsehir province by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism as part of a cultural festival.

The show featured 40 specially designed hot air balloons shaped like animals and objects such as a parrot, cow, rocket, car, heart, frog, and wolf.

At daybreak, crews prepared the balloons for flight in Göreme, a town renowned for its unique rock formations and deep valleys. Both local and international visitors gathered at the festival site to witness the vibrant display.

Once airborne, the balloons floated for approximately 30 minutes over the stunning valleys of Cappadocia, creating a colorful and unforgettable spectacle.

The figure balloon flights will continue each morning until August 10, weather permitting.

Cappadocia, a historic region in central Türkiye and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famed for its fairy chimneys, rock-carved homes and churches, and sunrise hot-air balloon rides. It also boasts a rich culinary scene, featuring tandoor-cooked meats, clay pot stews, fermented flavors, and regional mezes.