Saturday, 21 July 2012

Day 49, 18 June 2012 Goreme Valley



Dozens of balloon flying over Goreme Valley during sunrise




The Zelve Oren Place formed from three valleys is the place having the most intensive chimney rocks formed in the volcanic tufas. The chimneys rocks from the valley are with sharpen ends and large trunks.

The Zelve Orenyeri




Furthermore there are many settlements places in the volcanic tufas used for hiding by the first Christians trying to escape from the Roman soldiers. In these settlement places there are many abbeys and churches.




pened to visitors in 1964, Kaymaklı Underground City was built under the Citadel of Kaymaklı. In the village of Kaymaklı, the ancient village of Enegup, houses have been constructed near hundreds of tunnels leading to the underground city.





The inhabitants of the region still use the tunnels as cellars, storage areas, and stables, which they access through their courtyards.


Our guide






Goreme Valley

2 comments:

  1. Cool Blog ➰��

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  2. Hi Connor and Adam

    Thank you! Glad you like the blog. We will be having a short trip soon and thereafter our annual Christmas visiting.

    All the best to you guys too and happy traveling!

    Brgds
    Steve
    Singapore

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