Turkiye's famed Ihlara Valley greets visitors with unique winter views
AKSARAY, Turkiye
The Ihlara Valley, which is among the world's largest canyons and resembles an open-air museum with its historical and natural beauty, attracts hikers looking to walk along...
Turkey applying same virus measures for visitors as EU: Minister
ISTANBUL
Turkey is applying the same COVID-19 measures for all arrivals as the EU, the country’s tourism minister said on Friday.
Everyone coming to Turkey has to either present a negative...
Turkey reopens Sumela Monastery after 5-year massive restoration
TRABZON, Turkey
Turkey opened the Sumela Monastery in the Black Sea province of Trabzon to visitors on Thursday after the completion of more than five years of restorations.
Also known as...
Turkey’s ‘Alps’: Mergabutan Ski Center
By Merve Ozlem Cakir
ANKARA
Turkey’s Mergabutan Plateau has been transformed into a ski resort that has become a favorite of both local and foreign tourists, Turkey’s industry and technology minister...
Snow-covered lake attracts photographers in NE Turkey
KARS, Turkey
Lake Aygir, a natural protected area in northeastern Turkey attracts visitors, especially photographers, as the surrounding mountains turn white offering scenic beauties.
The lake in Kars province’s Susuz district...
Turkey: Javelin in snow, great joy for winter city
KARS, Turkey
Javelin, a war game Turks have played since they came to Anatolia from Central Asia, has turned into entertainment with tournaments held in winter snow in Turkey’s northeastern...
Turkey: Ice-cycling awaits nature lovers at Cildir Lake
ARDAHAN, Turkey
Most parts of Lake Cildir in eastern Turkey have frozen yet again amid harsh winter conditions, which is good news for those who are into outdoor activities, as...
The hidden beauty of Mesopotamian marchlands
BAGHDAD
The Ahwar of southern Iraq -- also known as the Iraqi Marshlands -- draws global attention with its natural beauty.
The Mesopotamian marshes, a region of about 20,000 square kilometers...
Monastery in Turkey to host tourists after restoration
HATAY, Turkey - Restoration and excavation work has resumed at the Saint Simon Monastery in southern Turkey after a pause of 60 years, and the site will host tourists...
Turkey releases Istanbul trailer as part of Formula 1
ANKARA
Turkey's Directorate of Communications released a promotional video on Istanbul by filming various parts of the metropolis in the scope of the Formula 1 races, where the 14th round...
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