This is a great site to see the ancient churches and homes of a lost time, I don't think you can come here without seeing it and it is the best place to see the dwellings as they were, especially if you don't have time to see the underground city. The entry fee was fine but I did feel ripped off having to pay and extra e6 each to access the Dark Church which is the best part of the museum. We enjoyed it very much but we were barely here 1.5hours. It is crowded, even arriving first thing (which I would recommend) and it is not easy to visit if you have physical issues, you need to be a bit fit. Overall a great place to visit.

Superb museum. It's incredible 2 downsides is that we already pay 20€ for entry and we are asked for 6 euros for one of the churches (it's a bit of a racket) And at the entrance they refused to give us an audio guide even though there were several available, on the pretext that we can do it with our phone. But we wanted to preserve the battery and 4 g because we were spending more on hikes.

The Goreme Open Air Museum (according to the old sign out front) contains eight Christian churches, three chapels, one refectory, one monastery and a grave site. The chapels and churches are carved into the rocks and are decorated with colourful frescos. Photos are not allowed in any of the churches and chapels. The churches are set out in a horseshoe type arrangement and a well-made path takes you up and down the hill past most of them. A few of the churches are accessible from ground level but many require taking stairs. There is a map board at the start but it wasn't entirely clear. We decided not to pay for the additional ticket for the Dark Church which is reputed to have the best frescos (which may have been a mistake) but did try to see all the others though I think we might have missed some. The first one on the circuit is the Chapel of St Basil. A bit later is the undecorated refectory. The Chapel of St Catherine, just after the Dark Church, had pretty spectacular frescos. Another structure without frescos is a multi-storied cave which didn't contain much but we saw kids having fun clambering around. From there the path takes you through the valley back to the entrance where you can admire the fairy chimneys and the views to the multi-hued hills behind which I probably remember best.

Goreme Open-Air Museum, which means "Invisible"~~ Thousands of years ago, our ancestors carved caves into the rocks to avoid disasters. The floors are very high, and there are churches, homes, and spaces for various purposes. But when a disaster strikes (an attack by wild beasts or enemies), everyone immediately takes refuge in caves~~ Very wise ancestors, a large mountain top, and the fascinating Goreme <invisible> open-air museum~~

A lot of areas to go into and check out. So many frescos in various buildings. I love the Dark Church the best but the cave with the dining area was cool. There is a church just before you hit all the shops when leaving. Check this one out as it too has beautiful frescos (additional fee to go in like the Dark Church)

Without a doubt the most famous and crowded place in Cappadocia, the Goreme Open Air Museum has been declared a World Heritage Site. The rock churches of Goreme are located in a valley about 1 kilometer from the town, they are dug directly into the rock and contain splendid thousand-year-old frescoes that have been miraculously preserved. The most fascinating are found in the Apple Church (Elmali Kilise), St. Barbara's Chapel and the Serpent Church (Yilanli Kilise), but to observe the most extraordinary paintings you need to pay a supplement and visit the Dark Church (Karanlik Kilise) Here, thanks to the lack of light, the colors of the frescoes have been optimally preserved. Furthermore, the Church of Tokali (recently restored by the University of Tuscia). Practical information: entrance €20, supplement for the Buia Church €6 (photos cannot be taken). The space inside the churches is limited and often entirely occupied by tourist groups. By visiting the site early in the morning (arrive before 9am) you will not have any problems with crowds and confusion. Paid parking is available about 200 meters from the ticket office.

Visiting the Göreme Open-Air Museum was an unforgettable experience. As soon as I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning landscape of Cappadocia, with its unique rock formations and cave dwellings. The museum itself is an incredible collection of rock-cut churches and monasteries, many adorned with beautiful frescoes that have stood the test of time.

We did not have a tour guide for this attraction and that would have made it better. It seems almost impossible to have a personal guide for just this attraction. The model in Cappadocia seems to be the “rent a guide and bus for the whole day”. The site is fascinating and the history here is incredible. We tried to use the audio guide app on our phones but the signal in the valley is poor and inside the caves it is non existent so then the audio tracks cannot be downloaded and played. We did not see a “download for offline use” option. Would not recommend relying on the audio guide to explain what you are seeing. The dark church is definitely worth a visit. Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and the heat. Also visit the Tokali church which is included in your ticket but is outside the museum area.

We did a guided tour around here and was well worth the money. Gave us some excellent insights into the workings of the churches and history involved in the place. The views are great and the history fascinating. We picked up a tour guide at the gate, Mustafa. He was lovely and very knowledgable

Göreme Open Air Museum is a significant historical and cultural site located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This open-air museum is famous for its rock-cut churches, monasteries, and chapels from the Byzantine era. Built between the 10th and 12th centuries, these structures are notable for their well-preserved frescoes. Göreme Open Air Museum is a fascinating destination for visitors interested in exploring the religious and artistic heritage of Cappadocia. Visited by thousands of tourists each year, this site sheds light on the region's history and cultural richness.