Historic site
Kaymakli Underground City
Goreme, Turkey
A multi-level underground city that sheltered thousands.
Historic site · Turkey · Nevsehir
Goreme Open Air Museum
A valley of rock-cut churches painted with Byzantine frescoes.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Goreme Open Air Museum matters
Early Christians carved churches, chapels and monasteries into the soft rock of Cappadocia, and many are covered in colourful frescoes. The Dark Church is famous for its vivid paintings. The site is a UNESCO listing and one of the best places to see the region's history.
Talking points
- Churches are carved from rock.
- The Dark Church has vivid paintings.
- It is part of a UNESCO site.
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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.