9 Best Cities to See Incredible Art
| June 25, 2015
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Goreme, Turkey
Located in the Cappadocia historical region of Turkey, Goreme is an ancient town that is known for its beautiful “fairy chimney” rock formations. In addition to fantastic rock formations, Goreme is also the home of beautiful 9th century frescoes that decorate the walls of the local churches. Tokalı Kilise (The Church of the Buckle) features some of the most important, as they are based on the Gospel of James, rather than the Canonical Gospels, making them some of the rarest works of art in the world.
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For budget-minded travelers in search of a cheap place to stay, hostels can be the perfect option. Generally, hostels offer much better value than hotels and short-term apartment rentals. Because less money is spent on accommodations, it allows globetrotters to designate a larger portion of their budget to good food and sightseeing activities instead.
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