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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...

📍 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 Bitlis lies in Eastern Anatolia, south-west of Lake Van, among steep valleys and mountain slopes. Its historic urban fabric includes important Ottoman-period buildings alongside monuments from earlier eras. The city's history reaches back into antiquity. 🏛️ History...

📍 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 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...

Introduction Osmaniye lies in southern Türkiye, at the eastern edge of Çukurova. The surrounding region has witnessed many civilisations from antiquity to the Ottoman period. Its position between mountains and plains places it on routes linking the Mediterranean region with the Anatolian...

📍 Location Kırıkkale is in central Türkiye, about 75 km east of Ankara, depending on the route and endpoints. It developed rapidly during the twentieth century around major industrial plants. 🏛️ Introduction The city combines an industrial identity with everyday Anatolian urban life. It is an...

📍 Location Karaman lies in the southern part of Central Anatolia, near the Taurus Mountains and the transition towards the Mediterranean region. It was a centre of the Karamanid principality, an important power in medieval Anatolia. 🏛️ Introduction Karaman has a particular association with the...

📍 Location Çankırı lies in northern Central Anatolia, roughly 130 km from Ankara, with the exact distance depending on the route. Mountain scenery, rural surroundings and historic sites give it a quieter character than the capital. 🏛️ Introduction The region has a long history involving...

📍 Location Niğde lies in south-eastern Central Anatolia, near the transition from the Anatolian plateau to the Taurus Mountains. Its proximity to Cappadocia places it between volcanic landscapes, valleys and high mountains. 🏛️ Introduction Niğde combines a working agricultural and commercial...

📍 Location Çorum lies in the inland Black Sea region, between the Ankara and Samsun corridors, close to the transition into Central Anatolia. Hills and agricultural plains surround a province exceptionally rich in Hittite archaeology. 🏛️ Introduction The region’s ancient heritage extends back...

📍 Location Yozgat lies in north-eastern Central Anatolia, surrounded by plateaus and uplands. Its appeal includes rural scenery, woodland and the thermal resources of the wider province. 🏛️ Introduction The region’s history reaches back through Hittite, Phrygian and Roman periods, while the...

📍 Location Aksaray lies in southern Central Anatolia, on important routes between Ankara, Nevşehir and Cappadocia. Its position helped make the surrounding area a stop on historic caravan routes. 🏛️ Introduction Aksaray brings together a working city, historic monuments and the landscapes of...

📍 Location Kayseri lies in Central Anatolia beneath the imposing volcanic mountain Erciyes. A major industrial and commercial city, it connects with other regional centres including Konya, Ankara and Niğde. 🏛️ Introduction Kayseri combines a long trading history with a modern economy. Historic...

📍 Location Ankara, in central Türkiye, has been the national capital since 13 October 1923. It is the country’s second-largest city after İstanbul and an important junction between different parts of Türkiye. 🏛️ Introduction Government institutions, foreign embassies, major universities and...

📍 Location Central Anatolia, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, occupies the heart of Türkiye and is its second-largest geographical region by area. It lies between the Black Sea region to the north, the Mediterranean region to the south and neighbouring regions towards the west and east. The national...

📍 Geographical setting Burdur lies in south-western Türkiye, near Isparta and north of Antalya. Mountains, lakes and rural scenery give this part of the Lakes Region a quiet appeal. 🏛️ Introduction The relatively compact city combines historic houses and a relaxed atmosphere with access to...

🏛️ Introduction Antalya is one of Türkiye's leading holiday destinations, combining natural scenery and historic sites on the Mediterranean coast. Blue sea, green mountains and ancient remains make it rewarding for both nature lovers and cultural travellers. 🌅 Beaches and coast Popular beaches...