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History
Mustafapaşa was originally called Sinasos, meaning 'City of the Sun' in Greek. First documented in Ottoman records in 1476, the village became prosperous through trade, particularly in seafood and caviar with Constantinople and Russia. The Greek residents, including Karamanlides (Turkish-speaking Greek Orthodox Christians), built magnificent stone mansions that still stand today. Following the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, the entire Greek population was relocated to Nea Sinasos on Euboea Island, Greece. The town was renamed Mustafapaşa in honor of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
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How to Get There
Mustafapaşa is located 5 km south of Ürgüp and 10 km from Göreme. Regular minibuses (dolmuş) run from Ürgüp. From Göreme, take a dolmuş to Ürgüp first, then transfer. Taxis are also available. The town is easily accessible by car with free parking available.
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Neighbouring stops to add to your Cappadocia route.
