Dam lakes are useful for watering the fields but on the other hand, they can be a center for outdoor water sport activities. Uzunçayır Dam Lake in Tunceli became one of the centers for outdoor water sport activities. It is the attractive location for the tourist. So it is an important center for domestic tourism.…
Pertek Castle/Tunceli; A secret natural treasure
Eastern Anatolia is the hidden tourism resort of Turkey. This zone had been under attack for a long time. After the region got the peaceful time, the natural assets of the region started to shine. Pertek Castle which is located on the Keban Dam Lake used to build on the peak of the hill. After…
Another asset in UNESCO list; Koramaz Valley/Kayseri
Turkey has so many hidden paradises that we can come across one of them everyday. The last one is Koramaz Valley which is in Kayseri. Beside the natural beauty, a sightseeing place (an underground city) is in territory of Koramaz Valley. This beauty will be added to UNESCO heritage list.
Hittite Water Monument
Hittites left valuable monuments in Central Anatolia. One of them is a kind of fountain which is around 3200 years old. The interesting point is that it is still functioning. It is located in Konya province of Turkey. It is worthvisiting point of Central Anatolia.
Golden terraces in Turkey
As it is mentioned, Turkey offers us many various choices. A region in Sivas province is the best sample of this statement. It is named as “Altınkale” (the golden castle) due to the yellow terraces and water drops due to the sulphur in the water. It is declared as the brother of Pamukkale. The environment…
Why is Lake Van healthful for us?
Lake Van is one of the important natural beauties of Turkey. Beside its beauty, Lake Van is a lake with soda. It means that it has a healthy affect on human being. The researchers and doctors declare that Lake Van is a source of health. We can list the benefits of soda lakes below; It…
Preserving the historical sightseeing places and Tourism Policy
Turkey is a country that is famous for the history and tourism. As everyone knows, tourism policy is one of the tools for developing an economy. The only obstacle for this purpose is non-visioned authority. Historical sightseeing places and assets are necessary tools to attract tourists to our country. Latest events made us anxious about…
Cultural Vandalism and The Tourism Policy of Turkey
Vandalism is a sort of action that can never be accepted. Cultural vandalism is this sort of action for international sector. Generally tomb raiders and the autorities who don’t have any vision create this sort of vandalism. Turkish authorities made a poor decision and an international monument lost its museum position. St.Sophia museum ( there…
A scandalous decision in Turkey; St.Sophia isn’t a museum any more
St.Sophia is a monument that whole world belongs. It is a different monument that other sight seeing places. It is a dream of millions of people. There are tourists that visit Turkey only for St.Sophia. It is the star of Turkish sight seeing places. Turkish authorities caused a shameful situation in the world for Turkey.…
Hittite Empire’s Legacy and Christmas
Hittite Empire may have more connections between past and present. When the practices of Hittite Empire are examined, we come across many resemblances. I want to point one of those resemblances or connection (however you name this). Christmas is one of the important practices of Christianity and we know that Santa Claus culture became true…