Cappadocia

Home to many civilizations such as the Hittites, Romans, Seljuks, Karamanoğlu Principality and Ottomans, the Central Anatolian province of Niğde awaits its visitors with its churches, ruins, mosques, mountains, lakes and natural beauties.

Turkey's Niğde province, home to many civilizations such as the Hittites, Romans, Seljuks, Karamanoğlu, and Ottomans, awaits its visitors with its natural and cultural heritage. (AA Photo)

Turkey's world-famous Cappadocia region, home to fabled fairy chimneys and stunning balloon rides, welcomed over 60,000 tourists this May, local tourism officials said in a statement on June 11.

According to authorities in the central Nevşehir province, 61,634 people visited 17 top tourist sites in Cappadocia.

Hot-air balloons glide at the historical Cappadocia region, located in Central Anatolia's Nevşehir province. (AA Photo)

The Turkish State Meteorological Service (TSMS) has declared a yellow warning for 13 provinces, including Istanbul and Ankara, for heavy rains expected for the next three days while stressing people to take precautions.

Climate change is posing risks not only to the environment but also to cultural, ancient and historical sites in Turkey, experts have warned.

The Turkish Film Commission is making efforts to attract the attention of film companies to Cappadocia, which is a natural film set with its historical and cultural riches as well as its interesting geographical beauties.

Hot-air balloons glide at the historical Cappadocia region, located in Central Anatolian Nevşehir province. (AA Photo)

The Selime Cathedral in Cappadocia is attracting great attention from tourists for its historical significance. (AA Photo)

Turkey's world-famous Cappadocia region, which offers visitors numerous vacation opportunities with its unique natural, historical and cultural abundance, enchants visitors and onlookers with its picturesque spring scenery.