Cappadocia, a well-known tourist destination in central Türkiye known for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons, welcomed a record number of visitors at its museums and historical sites in 2023, an official said Thursday.
The picturesque region famed for its rich history, culture and natural beauty continued to be a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists, attracting a total of 4.82 million visitors last year, Nevşehir Governor Ali Fidan noted.
Speaking to journalists, Fidan highlighted that the year 2023 was successful in terms of regional tourism, expressing optimism for this trend to continue to grow in 2024, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
Emphasizing that Cappadocia continues to be a center of attraction with its vast geography and unique beauties, Fidan said: “With its natural beauties, historical and cultural values listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Cappadocia region and our province host millions of domestic and foreign…