National Park area; Ankara-Adana highway to the west and south direction, Nevsehir, Nigde or highway reaching from Aksaray, Kayseri reached by road from the east and northeast of Avanos or Urgup. 

 

 

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Mountains National Park in central Anatolia Hasan and Erciyes Mountain remains in the volcanic region. Course; plateaus, prairies, small mountain plants, high hills, valleys, streams and rivers filled with alluvium, drainage basins and erosion has occurred in the high plains separated by steep valleys. Large volcanic cones of Erciyes and Mount Hasan, a portion of the northern Red River valley, some eroded tuff beds are covered with basalt dominate the terrain feature. area; Byzantine church architecture in the landscape structure formed from volcanic tuff and interesting exhibits an important religious art from the date of transfer. People who lived here from the area's characteristics and effects of wars, were able to stay away from the central authority. 

 

Away from the main access road and have a rugged area, who want to hide or appropriate for the protection of religious seclusion has been taken place. 3. monastic life began in the 4th century by century and spread rapidly. Monasteries, churches, chapels, dining halls and monks' cells, and wine making store where the venue carved, decorated with wall paintings. 

 

Also in the field, Urgup, hunters, Uchisar, Cavusini, New Selve settlements, agricultural and village life that reflects the historical past and culture of Göreme constitute grounds provide natural integrity. 

 

As described above; See the unique geomorphological formation, the structure of the visual aesthetic views with historical and ethnological value structure of the National Park's main title of the resource wealth considered. 

 

Göreme National Park and things to do Places to See: 

 

Attractive landscape made of volcanic tuff structure forming 'fairy chimneys' also be seen primarily in terms of the history of Byzantine church architecture and religious art exhibit one of the places required. 

 

Also Urgup, hunters, Uchisar, Cavusini and New Selve settlements, agricultural and cultural past of Göreme village (rural) are of interest to visitors because of the nature of the settlements that reflect their lives. 

 

Existing Services and Accommodations: The best time for visitors to the National Park is between the months of March 15 to November 15. 

 

In the National Park, tracking in order to visit with both natural and cultural values of a different approach (walking) lines were determined. 

 

Visitors can stay at the many hotels and hostels in and near settlements in the National Park.