The Turkish region of Cappadocia, a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage, boasts one of the most dramatic sights in the world.
Visiting Cappadocia is such a change from visiting many other busy bustling sights all over Turkey. It is a great pleasure to wander in the vast open space filled with captivating natural attractions which have seen human history dated back in the Bronze Age.
While in Goreme Open Air Museum , the conical formations resulting from the volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago, just follow the path up to the top of one of the ridges where a spectacular view of the fairy chimneys awaits you. The natural cone formations contain caves and labyrinths. As early as the third century, those chimneys became a hiding place for early Christians who fled persecution from the Romans, and then later from raiding Muslims. In modern tourism, many caves have been turned into cave houses for tourist stays and the lunar-like setting of Goreme Valley has become popular for hot-air ballooning.
Many say the extremely unique landscape of Cappadocia resembles some scene in a Star Wars movie and yet you may be surprised to discover that no major commercial movies have been filmed there. It would be a perfect setting for movies such as Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter series.
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The historical implications of the various folk that used these dwellings for protection. Imagine Christians in hiding.
Got me thinking about pressures and styles of existence. Was it just a hiding place or was it a preferred way of life? PS the Romans could knock you house down but a cave is hard to destroy
Its pure history and you can go in and feel it. The caves are incredibly well conservative and the guide tours are well organized. Avoid rush hour and try to go either early or late afternoon. The market down the road is a rip off but the people always steal a smile from you.
I have been here three times and would come back a fourth. The setting is extraordinary, the frescoes –dating back to the 13th century and before– are breathtaking. It is a MUST. Go towards the afternoon to avoid the busloads.
One of the nicest and most most beautiful places to go walking in Cappadocia in in Red Valley .
We took an audio guide only here and we were write. Many interesting frescoes was in these churches. Couple of churches in the museum were not included. We didn't visit them because the price seemed too high comparing with what we'd seen. We just listened to the audio guide and the looked at photos on a visitor invitation brochure. That…
This is an amazing town in Cappadocia Region.
Mostly known for its underground city, which goes down 9 floor in its original plan.
Up to 7th floor is open for visit.
To see so much of history and beauty within such a small complex is a miracle in itself. We visited Goreme Open Air Museum as part of a guided tour and were just given 1 hr to spend there. There are atleast 5-6 ancient churches here and perhaps more around. We wish we had seen the place more leisurely. So…
We walked to the open air museum from Goreme to see some cave dwellings. It was a cool experience.
The greatest part of Capadocia is inside and around Goreme, a small town of Nevsehir. The distance between Goreme and Goreme Open Air Museum listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 2 km.
The Museum is an exceptional and impressive site due to its compilation of rock cut churches that are preserved very well from the medieval period.
Even in…