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Tourists from all over the world visit the town of Goreme in the Nevsehir Province. This settlement differs from other Turkish cities by its interesting houses made inside caves and near them. Each window offers a spectacular view, and rocks close to cute white houses add a mesmerizing and even somewhat alien look. When taking a stroll in the city, you will feel how charming this place is. Moreover, local people are very friendly and hospitable, so a vacation in Goreme has everything to be successful. Do you want to feel the atmosphere of local life? Then don’t hesitate and book a vacation in a cave hotel. The history of Goreme started yet during ancient times. Historians proved that first settlers in this territory appeared yet in the 6th century BC. At that time, the settlement had another name, Korama. When Christians came to this land in the 7th century, they gave a new name to the settlement, changing Korama to Matiana or “the country of Our Lady”. This was the period of active development for the Turkish town. First churches appeared in Goreme, as well as roughly four hundred shrines. In the period from the 11th to the 13th centuries, this was the location of Mokissos, a center of patriarchy. Several years later, when the churches were finished, all of them were decorated with frescos. This event gave birth to a new trend in architecture known as the Cappadocian style. During its long history, this Turkish town changed its name several times. It was … Read further

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Goreme sightseeing

The Open-air Museum is the main attraction of Goreme. This is an unusual place that is a major reason why tourists visit this settlement. The museum is an unusual, one-of-a-kind place with no analogs in other parts of the world. It looks like a group of rocks, but each of these rocks hides true treasures such as a chapel, monasteries, and churches. The Church of Saint Barbara is among the most visited landmarks. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Turkey

Jereed (Cirit or Gokboru in Turkish) is a traditional sport in Turkey. Local people have played it since the Turkic Khaganate period. Horses have always been sacred and irreplaceable animals for Turks. They were virtually born, raised, fighting, and died on a horse. Turkish people even drank kumis made from mare’s milk. Javelin was the main game of Turkish people during ceremonies and was considered the oldest horse sport in the country. For the first time, Javelin was introduced in Anatolia by Alp Arslan, Sultan of Great Seljuk. The celebration is held every spring. When the game ends, the winner is selected by a council of professional players depending on points won by each team. … Open

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