Nevşehir

A team of Turkish, Italian and Japanese historians and scientists has announced the adoption of advanced methods for preserving historical wall paintings in the Central Anatolian region of Cappadocia, famed for its fairy chimneys.

The Culture and Tourism Ministry is planning to turn Cappadocia, known for hot balloon rides and fairy chimneys, into a big venue for weddings and honeymoons, hoping to lure visitors from all around the world for such special occasions.

The seventh stop of the Turkish Cultural Road Festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry in 16 cities this year to contribute to the country's international brand value, will be the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir.

The country's museums and archaeological sites have attracted almost 14 million visitors in the first six months of the year, seeing a considerable uptick compared to the same period last year, the Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced.

An unprecedented archaeological discovery of a necropolis, unlike the distinctive rock-craved graves, has been uncovered in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye's most important tourism centers.

Türkiye is emerging as a prime destination for caravan tourism, attracting visitors from across Europe eager to explore its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Exemplifying the trend, a group of 26 tourists from Germany and Switzerland on a 45-day expedition, continue to tour the country.

Türkiye has spearheaded the world's most expansive hot air balloon operations, having welcomed over 5.8 million balloon passengers in the past 13 years, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has announced.

The "Spring Tables in Cappadocia" event, a relatively new highlight on the cultural calendar of the touristic hub located in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, has kicked off on May 5.

Collaboratively organized by the Nevşehir governorship and Cappadocia University, the event served as a platform to celebrate the region's rich culinary heritage.

Restoration efforts in Cappadocia, a pivotal tourism destination in Türkiye, have commenced on four iconic fair chimneys, aiming to preserve these natural wonders for another 5,000 years.

The restoration and conservation efforts are underway with the supervision of the Cappadocia Field Directorate in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir.

In a recent development, Cappadocia, home to fairy chimneys and a tourism hotspot in Central Anatolia, has witnessed a significant surge in the fees for commercial film and video shoots, with a one-day filming rate soaring to 14,270 Turkish Liras ($472) and a one-second advertisement shoot to a whopping 40,773 liras ($1,350).