Cavusin Rock City is located in Cappadocia, between Goreme and Avanos, next to the present-day village of Cavusin. It is one of the characteristic settlements of the region, where living quarters, utility rooms, stairways, passageways, and churches were carved into the soft volcanic tuff. The historic part occupies a high rock massif, while the modern village lies below, along the road.

Cavusin took shape during the early Christian and Byzantine periods and continued to exist in later eras. In the past, it was home to a Greek Orthodox population that left the village in 1923 during the population exchange between Turkey and Greece. Over time, some of the old rock houses and passageways were damaged by erosion and collapses, so the ancient quarter was gradually abandoned.

The main monuments of Cavusin are connected with the early Christian history of Cappadocia. It is home to the Church of John the Baptist, usually considered one of the earliest surviving churches in the region, as well as the Church of Nikephoros Phokas with a dated Byzantine inscription and fragments of paintings. For visitors, Cavusin is interesting not only for its history, but also for the opportunity to see what a rock settlement adapted for living, defense, and religious practice looked like.

Today, the old part of Cavusin can be explored along paths and viewing areas, although some zones may be closed for safety reasons. Some climbs are steep, and the surface is uneven and loose, so comfortable footwear is needed for a walk. From the upper points, there are views of the surrounding valleys, including toward Rose Valley and Red Valley, and near the village there is parking, cafés, and stops for tourist transport.