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📍 Location and introduction Mardin rises on a hillside in southeastern Türkiye, overlooking the plains of Mesopotamia. Its golden-coloured stone architecture gives the old city a striking character. A place where history seems to speak through its buildings, it reflects Arab, Syriac, Kurdish and...

📍 Location and introduction Şanlıurfa lies in southeastern Türkiye and is often called the 'City of Prophets', reflecting religious and historical traditions extending back many centuries. Local tradition associates the city with the birth of Abraham and the life of Job. These sacred...

🍢 Gaziantep: Cuisine, Crafts and Historic Heritage 📍 Gaziantep's location Gaziantep lies in southeastern Türkiye, in the Southeastern Anatolia region, near important regional destinations such as Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş and Kilis. Its position close to Syria and on routes connecting Anatolia...

📍 Location and introduction Malatya lies in western Eastern Anatolia. The region's settlement history stretches back more than 4,000 years, with much earlier evidence at Arslantepe. Often called the world's apricot capital, it is a major centre of dried-apricot production, supplying...

📍 Location and introduction Elazığ is an Eastern Anatolian city whose surrounding province has substantial water resources, including natural lakes and major reservoirs. Modern urban life sits alongside attractive landscapes, while the city serves as an important regional centre for culture and...

📍 Location and introduction Van lies in Eastern Türkiye beside Lake Van (Van Gölü), a large saline and alkaline lake. The city's striking surroundings are matched by a history reaching back more than 3,000 years to the Urartian civilisation. 🏞️ Landscape and landmarks The lake's blue and...

📍 Location and introduction Ağrı is a highland province in Eastern Türkiye. It is associated with Mount Ağrı, also known as Mount Ararat, Türkiye's highest mountain at over 5,100 metres. The mountain's connection with Noah's Ark belongs to religious tradition and legend, rather than an...

📍 Location and introduction Iğdır lies in Eastern Türkiye, within a province bordering Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave. Its relatively low-lying plain is warmer than many surrounding Eastern Anatolian uplands. Fertile agricultural land contrasts with the high mountains around...

📍 Location and introduction Ardahan lies in Türkiye's far north-east, within a province bordering Georgia. Its high elevation, cold climate and open mountain landscapes give it a distinctive character for travellers who enjoy winter scenery and quieter rural surroundings. 🌲 Landscape and...

📍 Location and introduction Kars lies in north-eastern Türkiye, within a province bordering Armenia. Its historic castle, varied architectural heritage and snowy winter streets make it a distinctive Eastern Anatolian destination. 🏛️ History and landmarks Armenian, Byzantine and Ottoman periods...

📍 Location and introduction Erzincan lies in northern Eastern Anatolia, in a broad mountain-framed landscape of rivers and agricultural countryside. It is an important link between eastern and western Türkiye and a rewarding base for exploring the wider province. 🌄 Landscape and landmarks The...

📍 Location and introduction Erzurum is a major city in north-eastern Türkiye and one of the principal centres of Eastern Anatolia. Its high elevation brings severe winter cold, while historic architecture, religious heritage and Anatolian culture give it a distinctive atmosphere. 🏰 History and...

📍 Location and introduction Kahramanmaraş lies in southern Türkiye within the Mediterranean geographical region. Known for its history of resistance and its celebrated ice cream, it combines mountain scenery, a long cultural inheritance and Anatolian traditions. Reconstruction after the February...

🏙️ Kırklareli: Türkiye’s Gateway to the Balkans Geography Kırklareli province lies in European Thrace, in the northwestern Marmara Region, directly bordering Bulgaria. It is an important part of the overland connection between Türkiye and the Balkans and a possible escape from Istanbul. A...