Nestled between the Eastern Black Sea Mountains and the Black Sea, Trabzon has a cultural history spanning thousands of years. The traces, traditions, ways of life, and stories of every civilization that has called the region home have become woven into its cultural fabric, layer upon layer.
Şanlıurfa, the most populous city in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, is one of Türkiye’s cities with the youngest and most dynamic populations, with an average age of 20.4 years.
Afyon: A City Shaped by Layers of Civilization Strategically located at a natural crossroads, Afyon has served as a passageway and stopping point for civilizations and armies throughout history. Armies would prepare for battle here before setting out for other regions. The Phrygians, Lydians, Hittites, Persians, Byzantines, Seljuks, Ottomans, Greeks, and, finally, the Turkish army during the Turkish War of Independence all left their mark on the city. From ancient ruins to historic mansions, mosques to fortresses, churches to ancient cities, Afyon is steeped in historical heritage. Architectural traces of different civilizations can be found throughout the city, in its streets, districts, and historic landmarks, from monuments and caravanserais to traditional bathhouses. All these layers of history are explored in the Afyon travel guide, which also provides detailed information on the city’s thermal tourism and its many places to visit and discover.
The Manisa Mesir Paste Festival is a tradition spanning more than 480 years and holds great historical significance. Throughout the festival, various events are organized, including parades, concerts, theater performances, folk dances, and competitions. At the closing ceremony, tons of mesir paste made with 41 different spices are distributed to the public.
The harvest of rosehip, one of the leading agricultural products grown in Gümüşhane, is completed in September.
Mersin, with a history spanning thousands of years as a settlement, bears traces of numerous civilizations, dating as far back as the Neolithic Age between 8000 and 5000 BC.
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