Goreme Open Air Museum

The Göreme Open Air Museum, situated in Göreme, Cappadocia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional collection of rock-cut churches, monasteries, and religious frescoes dating back to the Byzantine era. It features numerous cave churches, some with multiple chambers, adorned with intricately painted frescoes. Among the notable churches, the Karanlık Church (Dark Church) is the most famous.

This open-air museum showcases a cluster of cave churches and dwellings carved into the soft tuff rock formations. Explore several rock-carved churches, each adorned with vivid frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible, including the life of Jesus Christ, saints, and other religious motifs. Notable churches within the complex include the Elmali Church (Apple Church), Tokali Church, Karanlık Church (Dark Church), and more. The museum provides guided tours and informational signage that elucidate the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of these rock-cut churches.