The Goreme Open Air Museum contains eight Christian churches, three chapels, one refectory, one monastery and a grave site. The chapels and churches are carved into the rocks and are decorated with colourful frescos. 

Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey. Just east of town is the Göreme Open Air Museum, with cave churches and frescoes from the 10th to 12th centuries. Southwest is Uçhisar Castle, a fortification carved into a large rock, with panoramic views from the top. To the north, the landscape at Paşabağ Valley is known for Cappadocia’s “fairy chimneys,” cone-shaped rock formations.

Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are vast multi-level underground cities in Cappadocia, carved into soft volcanic rock and used for centuries as secure refuges during invasions. Together they showcase remarkable ancient engineering, with tunnels, ventilation shafts, and living spaces that once sheltered thousands.

Cavusin is one of Cappadocia’s oldest settlements, known for its dramatic rock-cut homes and the historic Church of St. John the Baptist overlooking the valley. The town offers a peaceful, authentic atmosphere and easy access to nearby hiking trails like Rose and Red Valleys.

Uçhisar is a hilltop village crowned by Uçhisar Castle, a towering natural rock fortress offering some of the best panoramic views in Cappadocia. Its narrow lanes, cave houses, and boutique hotels create a charming atmosphere at the crossroads of the region’s major valleys

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.

Urgup is one of Cappadocia’s most sophisticated towns, known for its elegant stone architecture, wine-making heritage, and locally owned boutique hotels and restaurants. Its center is walkable, lively yet not overly touristy, with old Greek mansions, narrow streets, and traditional workshops that give Urgup a lived-in, authentic character.