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Location of Göreme within Turkey.


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[edit] History

Göreme was founded by early Christians during Roman times and first mentioned in the 7th century BC. The city fell victim to the Arab invasions of the region and most of the churches had to be rebuilt in the tenth and eleventh centuries. The Christian residents remained in the area until the forced population exchange of the Lausanne Treaty of 1923, when they were traded for Muslims living in Greece.

[edit] Navigation

The main highway cuts through the middle of town, and the bus station is at the center of it. Across from it is the central square, where the tourist information booth is. Most of the hotels and restaurants are located in this area, while the old churches are further out.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] By plane

The nearest airport is in Kayseri.

[edit] By train

[edit] By car

From Nevşehir, drive east past Uçhisar to reach Göreme.

[edit] By bus

There is frequent service to many local and major national cities, but generally they go through Nevşehir, and tickets may be cheaper and faster is you go there first.

[edit] By boat

[edit] Getting around

[edit] By car

A car can be useful to see the churches further from the center

[edit] By public transport

There is little public transportation in town.

[edit] By foot

The churches are fairly close together and easy to visit on foot.

[edit] By bike

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[edit] See

Outside the Göreme Open Air Museum are several other cave churches. El Nazar Kilise was carved out of one of the fairy chimneys. Sakli Kilise or Hidden Church is well hidden in the Göreme Valley. On the road to Ortahisar are Aynili Kilise (Mirrored Church) and Firkitan Kilise. West of Göreme are Yusuf Koç Kilise and Kadir Durmus Kilise.

Visit the Roman Castle, a Roman tomb carved into a fairy chimney.

Tour the Konak Türk Evi, a restored Ottoman home.

[edit] Do

Take a hot air balloon ride through the fairy chimneys with Kapadokya Balloons, on Adnan Mederes Caddesi.

Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum (Açik Hava Müzesi), site of several cave churches and chapels that show the development and change in decoration.

Hike in the nearby valleys, like Pigeon Vally, Rose Valley, Honey Valley, Swords Valley, and Love Valley.

[edit] Eat

Local Cafe and Bar, just east of the town square serves excellent food in a good atmosphere.

For vegetarian friendly cuisine, try SOS Restaurant near the post office.

Nazar Börek Gözleme serves Turkish fast food north of the city center.

[edit] Drink

Fat Boys Bar, in the bus station, serves Turkish interpretations of Australian food with drinks.

Pacha Bar, next to the bus station, is another fun busy place.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Budget

The cheapest option is camping. There are two campgrounds on Müze Caddesi, on the way to the Open Air Museum.

Rock Valley Pension has low prices for comfortable rooms and a swimming pool.

Panoramic Terrace Pension is on the south side of town with excellent views.

[edit] Mid-Range

Valleypark Hotel has clean comfortable rooms on the northwestern side of town.

Star Cave Hotel and Pension allows you to stay in a cave with all the modern conveniences.

[edit] Upscale

Kismet Cave House receives high ratings for its rooms and service.

Kelebek Hotel and Pension has a spa and a terrace overlooking Pigeon Valley.

[edit] Work

The town's economy centers on tourism.

[edit] Learn

The closest university is in Nevşehir.

[edit] Keep connected

[edit] Internet

Neşe Internet Cafe is on the northeast corner of the town square.

[edit] Phone

Phone credits can be purchased from several stands in the town center.

[edit] Post

The post office is on Posta Sokak on the northeast side of town.

[edit] Safety

The local Jandarma's phone number is 0384 311 20 14

[edit] Stay Healthy

There is a health clinic on Posta Sokak.

[edit] External links

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