Churches of Göreme, Cavusin

Name: Churches of Göreme
Address: Cavusin, Turkey

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Facts and practical information

Göreme is a district of the Nevşehir Province in Turkey. After the eruption of Mount Erciyes about 2.6 million years ago, ash and lava formed soft rocks in the Cappadocia Region, covering a region of about 20,000 square kilometres. The softer rock was eroded by wind and water, leaving the hard cap rock on top of pillars, forming the present-day fairy chimneys. People of Göreme, at the heart of the Cappadocia Region, realized that these soft rocks could be easily carved out to form houses, churches, and monasteries. These Christian sanctuaries contain many examples of Byzantine art from the post-iconoclastic period. These frescos are a unique artistic achievement from this period. ()

Local name: Göreme'deki kiliseler listesi Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 38°40'0"N, 34°49'60"E

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Churches of Göreme – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Göreme Open Air Museum, Göreme Historical National Park, Cappadocia, Uçhisar Kalesi.

2 miS
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Göreme Open Air Museum, Göreme
52 min walk • Göreme is a district of the Nevşehir Province in Turkey. After the eruption of Mount Erciyes about 2.6 million years ago, ash and lava formed soft rocks in the Cappadocia Region, covering a region of about 20,000 square kilometres.
1.3 miSE
National park
Göreme Historical National Park
34 min walk • Nestled amid the rugged landscapes of central Turkey, Göreme Historical National Park is a testament to nature's artistry and human ingenuity. This UNESCO World Heritage site, situated in the Cappadocia region, is renowned for its extraordinary rock formations...
2.9 miSW
38°37'49"N • 34°48'29"E
Cappadocia
73 min walk • Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in the Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde provinces in Turkey.
2.9 miSW
38°37'49"N • 34°48'19"E
Uçhisar Kalesi, Nevsehir
75 min walk • Historical place, View point, Forts and castles
1.7 miE
Church
Zelve Monastery
43 min walk • The Zelve Monastery is a Byzantine-era monastery that was carved into the rock in pre-iconoclastic times. It is part of the Zelve Open Air Museum, located between Ürgüp and Avanos, Turkey.
4.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Kayakapı, Ürgüp
115 min walk • The Kayakapi neighbourhood of Ürgüp, Turkey is a historical area located on the northeastern slope of a hill known as Esbelli. It features many examples of vernacular and monumental architecture, including the House of Saint John the Russian.
3.6 miN
38°43'7"N • 34°50'27"E
Sultans Ceramic, Avanos
93 min walk • Shopping, Museum
4.9 miSE
38°37'56"N • 34°54'46"E
Ürgüp Müzesi, Ürgüp
126 min walk • Art gallery, Museum
2.9 miSW
Locality
Uçhisar
75 min walk • Uçhisar is a settlement in Cappadocia, in Nevşehir Province, Turkey. The town is 7 kilometres east of Nevşehir, 12 kilometres west of Ürgüp, and 10 kilometres south of Avanos.
3 miN
38°42'36"N • 34°50'5"E
Güray Müze, Avanos
77 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.6 miN
38°42'12"N • 34°50'35"E
Kapadokya Seramik, Avanos
66 min walk • Shopping, Museum, Arts and crafts