Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, UNESCO heritage site in Nevşehir Province, Turkey
The national park spans 130 square kilometers of volcanic landscape with rock formations shaped by water and wind erosion over millions of years.
During the 4th century, Christian communities created underground cities with interconnected tunnels, chapels, and living spaces to protect themselves from invading forces.
The rock-cut churches of the region contain numerous frescoes depicting biblical scenes, representing significant examples of Byzantine religious art.
The site contains multiple underground cities, including Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, connected through a network of tunnels with ventilation systems.
Local inhabitants continue to maintain traditional pottery workshops in Avanos, using clay from the Kizilirmak River as their ancestors did for generations.
Location: Nevşehir Province
Location: Derinkuyu
GPS coordinates: 38.66667,34.85000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:06
The selection presents geological formations from basalt columns in Northern Ireland to salt flats in Bolivia. It includes glaciers, volcanoes, canyons, waterfalls, and coral reefs. These geological structures were shaped by natural forces such as erosion, tectonic movements, and volcanic activities over millions of years.
Derinkuyu underground city
34.1 km
Göreme National Park
1.9 km
Uçhisar Castle
5.8 km
Nevşehir Castle
13 km
Haji Bektash Veli Complex
39.6 km
Zelve Monastery
1.3 km
Sarıhan
7.2 km
Saint Theodore Church
34.3 km
St. John (Gülşehir)
20.4 km
Dark Church
6.8 km
Ürgüp Clock Tower
6.6 km
Tekgöz Bridge
34.2 km
Bayramhacı Dam
19.5 km
Fairy chimneys in Cappadoce
1.1 km
Kurşunlu Mosque
12.8 km
Elmalı Church
3.1 km
Tokalı Church
2.9 km
Aktepe
1.9 km
Underground City of Çardak
14.7 km
Yilanli Church
3.2 km
Tatlarin Underground City
33.7 km
Azize Catherine Şapeli
3.1 km
Basil Şapeli
3 km
Göreme Open Air Museum
3 km
Church of Saint Barbara
3.1 km
Underground City of Özkonak
15.6 km
Çarıklı Kilise
3.1 km
Aynalı Kilise
3.5 kmReviews
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