7Goreme, Turkey

The town of Goreme, located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, is unlike any other place in the world. Known for its unique fairy chimneys—tall, thin spires of rock that were shaped by centuries of erosion—Goreme has been inhabited since the Roman period. Early Christians carved homes, churches, and monasteries into the soft volcanic rock.

The result is an otherworldly landscape dotted with ancient cave dwellings and fresco-covered churches. The town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, celebrated for its cultural history and natural beauty.