Goreme Town, Turkey

For an unprepared viewer, it may be hard to understand the meaning of these images. Well, it is almost impossible to understand them, to be honest. For example, let’s take an image of locusts. It is hard to guess that this insect symbolizes evil and such a bird as a rooster symbolizes the church. After a visit to this landmark, tourists, as a rule, head to the Elmali Kilise (Church with an Apple) that was built in the 19th century. The church got this name because of a fresco with Archangel Michael who is holding a red-colored circular object that is reminiscent of an apple. There is another theory explaining the unusual name of this church. There are many apples nearby, and so they gave the shrine its name.
A visit to the Uchisar Castle promises to be no less interesting. The castle is built on a rock spur at a height of sixty meters. It doesn’t matter in what part of Cappadocia you are, you will always see this “stone giant”. The castle was built yet during ancient times. As the construction is very durable and solid, the castle was a protective citadel for millennia.

If you step inside the castle, you will notice that the fortress is a true labyrinth of different passages that connect numerous halls. Many passages are closed for tourists, but this fact doesn’t make it less interesting to explore these stone corridors. Don’t forget to get to the top of the fortress as you will be able to admire picturesque and striking scenery. Standing on the top, you will see the surrounding rocks at your feet.
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