Göreme
Municipality in Nevşehir, Turkey
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Göreme is a town (belde) in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Its population is 2,034 (2022). It is well known for its fairy chimneys (Turkish: peribacalar), eroded rock formations, many of which were hollowed out in the Middle Ages to create Christian churches, houses and underground cities. Göreme was formerly known as Korama, Matiana, Macan and Avcilar.
Göreme sits at the heart of a network of valleys filled with astonishing rock formations. Being a centre of early Christianity, it also has the most painted churches, as well as hermitages and monasteries, in Cappadocia.
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Göreme is a town (belde) in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Its population is 2,034 (2022). It is well known for its fairy chimneys (Turkish: peribacalar), eroded rock formations, many of which were hollowed out in the Middle Ages to create Christian churches, houses and underground cities. Göreme was formerly known as Korama, Matiana, Macan and Avcilar.
Göreme sits at the heart of a network of valleys filled with astonishing rock formations. Being a centre of early Christianity, it also has the most painted churches, as well as hermitages and monasteries, in Cappadocia.
Once an agricultural settlement, modern Göreme is best known for its flourishing tourism industry, in particular for its hot air balloon rides, and many boutique hotels created out of old cave homes, in addition to ecclesiastical structures connected to its early Christian heritage. The village sits within the Göreme National Park which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
The nearest airports are Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport and Kayseri Airport. The village is also served by long-distance buses from all over Turkey.
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Cappadocia
Historical region in Central Anatolia, Turkey
2.7 mi away
Churches of Göreme
Archaeological sites in Turkey
1.6 mi away
Cappadocia (Roman province)
Roman province located in modern-day Turkey
2.0 mi away
Göreme Historical National Park
National park in Nevşehir, Turkey
2.0 mi away
Love Valley, Cappadocia
Valley in Göreme Historical National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey
1.3 mi away
Zelve Monastery
Byzantine-era monastery in Turkey
1.6 mi away
Nevşehir Museum
Notable place
5.7 mi away
Medrese of Mehmet Şakir Paşa
Madrasa in Nevşehir, Turkey
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