Göreme National Park, National park and UNESCO site in Nevşehir Province, Turkey.
The park spans 100 square kilometers of volcanic terrain with rock formations shaped by water and wind erosion over millions of years.
Early Byzantine communities created underground settlements and churches in the soft volcanic rocks during the 4th century to protect themselves from invaders.
The rock-cut churches throughout the park contain preserved frescoes from the 9th century that display biblical scenes and religious art.
Visitors can explore eight different hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate, including the 13.7-mile Cappadocia Sunrise and Sunset Spots trail.
The landscape includes multiple valleys with natural rock pillars known as fairy chimneys, formed by volcanic activity and subsequent erosion patterns.
Location: Nevşehir Province
Location: Nevşehir
Part of: Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
GPS coordinates: 38.65278,34.86306
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:35
Rock pillars and spires shaped by erosion stand as natural monuments across various locations worldwide. These geological structures, known as hoodoos, display different colors and shapes based on their mineral composition and environmental conditions. From the red rocks of Utah to the limestone formations of Turkey, these sites present geological formations created over millions of years through wind and water erosion.
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