Göreme
Municipality in Nevşehir, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Göreme (Turkish: [ɟœˈɾeme]; Ancient Greek: Κόραμα, romanized: Kòrama) is a town (belde) in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey.[2] Its population is 2,034 (2022).[1] It is well known for its fairy chimneys (Turkish: peribacalar), eroded rock formations, many of which were hollowed out in the Middle Ages to create Christian churches, houses and underground cities.[3] Göreme was formerly known as Korama, Matiana, Macan and Avcilar.[4]
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Coordinates: 38°38′35″N 34°49′44″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Nevşehir |
District | Nevşehir |
Elevation | 1,104 m (3,622 ft) |
Population (2022)[1] | 2,034 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Website | goreme |
Göreme sits at the heart of a network of valleys filled with astonishing rock formations. Being a centre of early Christianity, it also has the most painted churches, as well as hermitages and monasteries, in Cappadocia.[5]
Once an agricultural settlement, modern Göreme is best known for its flourishing tourism industry, in particular for its hot air balloon rides,[6] and many boutique hotels created out of old cave homes, in addition to ecclesiastical structures connected to its early Christian heritage.[7] The village sits within the Göreme National Park which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.[8]
The nearest airports are Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport and Kayseri Airport. The village is also served by long-distance buses from all over Turkey.