Historic site · UNESCO
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme, Turkey
A valley of rock-cut churches painted with Byzantine frescoes.
Town · Turkey · Nevsehir
Goreme
The heart of Cappadocia, among fairy chimneys, cave hotels and hot-air balloons.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Goreme matters
Goreme is a small town carved into the rock of Cappadocia. Cave hotels, cave restaurants and valleys filled with rock cones surround it. At sunrise, hot-air balloons float over the landscape, one of the most photographed sights in the world.
Talking points
- Many hotels are built inside caves.
- Balloons fill the sky at sunrise.
- Valleys are good for hiking.
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What to see in Goreme
Historic site
Kaymakli Underground City
Goreme, Turkey
A multi-level underground city that sheltered thousands.
Viewpoint
Uchisar Castle
Goreme, Turkey
A giant rock honeycombed with chambers, with the best panoramic view in Cappadocia.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.