Goreme Town, Turkey

Goreme is the unique town that is well-known far beyond the borders of Turkey. The world fame was brought to the area by the unusual rock formation. During the reign of the Roman Empire, the first settlers cut down their homes there. Rocks were durable and reliable, so several houses have managed to survive after a thousand years. People are still living there. Tourists from all over the world come to admire this unusual settlement.

The miniature town is a part of the national park of the same name. That’s a true open-air museum. Apart from the unusual houses carved into the rocks, travelers can visit some ancient cave churches and admire priceless artifacts. Tourists will be able to visit one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Many of the churches have kept their unique furniture for hundreds of years. Walls and ceilings in temples have been painted by the best masters of the country.

To explore all the historical attractions of the town and its environs, you will need more than a day of sightseeing. After extensive tours, many visitors go to the central square. There they find the most popular restaurants and cafes, as well as shops and souvenir stalls. It will be nice to walk around the town not only in the daytime, but after dark, when it’s decorated with a unique lighting. Goreme is a perfect holiday destination for those who love to walk through the scenic surroundings. You can explore the national park on foot or rent a bicycle. Horse riding tours are also arranged there. Next - Tenby Resort