Provinces of Turkey
Winter tourism center in Turkey’s Sivas awaits visitors
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas, the Yıldız Mountain Winter Sports Tourism Center awaits visitors. (AA Photo)
New bird species spotted in Lake Çıldır
A new bird species, smew duck, was spotted in Lake Çıldır in eastern Turkey.
A team from the Turkish conservation society Kuzeydoğa Association spotted the duck in the Taşbaşı village in the eastern Kars province.
Emrah Çoban, the coordinator of the association, told Anadolu Agency that their regular birdwatching bore fruit.
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Villager finds artillery shell from Great Offensive in backyard
An unexploded artillery shell, presumably left from the Turkish War of Independence, was found in the backyard of a house in the Aegean province of Afyonkarahisar.
Pınargözü Waterfall under blanket of snow
Located in the Central Anatolian province of Konya's Beyşehir district, the Pınargözü Waterfall enchants visitors with its winter scenery. (AA Photo)
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Full Moon shines over capital Ankara
A full moon is seen over the statute of Atatürk, modern Turkey's founder, in capital Ankara. (AA Photo)
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Safranbolu City History Museum takes visitors back in time
Thousands of years of history and cultural heritage of the Safranbolu district, located in the northwestern province of Karabük province, are on display at the Safranbolu City History Museum.
Lake Aygır in eastern Turkey captivates photographers
Located in the eastern province of Kars, Lake Aygır astonishes photographers with its winter scenery. (AA Photo)
Turkish scientist aims to reintroduce dune crickets to world
A scientist in Turkey's Isparta province aims to reintroduce the dune cricket, which was thought to be extinct 20 years ago, to the world.
İzmir seeks World Heritage status for four zones
The Aegean province of İzmir, Turkey's third largest by population, is seeking World Heritage status for four zones to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List: The Historical Port City, Birgi village, Gediz Delta and the Foça, Çandarlı and Çeşme castles.
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Crystal snow in Cıbıltepe Ski Center lures visitors
Ski tracks surrounded by Scotch pine forests and natural beauty attract thousands of visitors to the Cıbıltepe Ski Center in the Sarıkamış district of the northeastern province of Kars. (AA Photo)