Cliffs, rock formations, hidden monasteries... On this guided tour of the Göreme Open Air Museum, we'll discover the many charms of this magical enclave declared a World Heritage Site!
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At the indicated time, we'll meet at number 16 on Muze Cd., where we'll enjoy a coffee to prepare ourselves before checking out the Göreme Open Air Museum. Are you ready to visit one of the most famous and beautiful places in Turkey?
After introductions, we'll begin to explore the amazing rock formations of Göreme. Did you know that it was one of the first World Heritage Sites in Turkey?
Throughout the guided tour, we'll tell you interesting facts this monastery complex located in the heart of Cappadocia. We'll marvel at all the chapels, dwellings, and churches that were carved into the rock. And, inside some of these buildings, you can even see various wall paintings in a perfect state of conservation!
As we walk among the caves of Cappadocia that were converted into churches, we'll talk about the development of this Byzantine monastic settlement and tell you about the daily life of the monks.
Finally, we'll say our goodbyes 3.5 hours later back at the meeting point.
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