Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Goreme
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Goreme with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Goreme area
This Goreme map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Goreme and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Turkey
Jereed (Cirit or Gokboru in Turkish) is a traditional sport in Turkey. Local people have played it since the Turkic Khaganate period. Horses have always been sacred and irreplaceable animals for Turks. They were virtually born, raised, fighting, and died on a horse. Turkish people even drank kumis made from mare’s milk. Javelin was the main game of Turkish people during ceremonies and was considered the oldest horse sport in the country. For the first time, Javelin was introduced in Anatolia by Alp Arslan, Sultan of Great Seljuk. The celebration is held every spring. When the game ends, the winner is selected by a council of professional players depending on points won by each team. … OpenPhotogallery of Goreme sights
Our guide to Goreme
Goreme sightseeing
The Open-air Museum is the main attraction of Goreme. This is an unusual place that is a major reason why tourists visit this settlement. The museum is an unusual, one-of-a-kind place with no analogs in other parts of the world. It looks like a group of rocks, but each of these rocks hides true treasures such as a chapel, monasteries, and churches. The Church of Saint Barbara is among the most visited landmarks. … Open