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Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

"The Cappadocia region, which is the symbol of multiculturalism, has become a major place for the destruction of this rich cultural unity," the head of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has said.

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Upon the application of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the 6th Chamber of the Council of State has halted the execution of the Presidential decision designating the Castle of Nevşehir and its environs as a “Renovation Site”.

14 December 2021

Canada-based gold company starts drilling near Cappadocia

Canada-based gold company starts drilling near Cappadocia

Architects and politicians have warned that mines gold would cause great environmental damage in the region.

4 December 2020

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Tourists viewed the Göreme Open Air Museum, the valley of love, Uçhisar Castle and Sword Valley in the first ride during sunrise.

Erdoğan Removes UNESCO-Listed Cappadocia Valley from List of National Parks

Erdoğan Removes UNESCO-Listed Cappadocia Valley from List of National Parks

Göreme Valley, famous for its "Fairy Chimneys", is no longer a national park after a decree by the President has been published in the Official Gazette.

22 October 2019

Hot-Air Balloons from Around the World Color up Cappadocia Sky

Hot-Air Balloons from Around the World Color up Cappadocia Sky

The 1st Cappadocia International Hot-Air Balloon Festival has opened in Nevşehir. Organized by the Municipality of Ürgüp and hosting hot-air balloons from around the world, the festival will close on July 7.

Court Halts Hotel Construction in Cappadocia

Court Halts Hotel Construction in Cappadocia

Turkey’s Council of State canceled the execution of a ruling that allowed the construction of CCR Hotels in Cappadocia.

16 June 2014 Nilay Vardar

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Two environment advocacy organizations have filed three seperate lawsuits against hotel constructions in Cappadocia, a historical site with its worldwide-known fairy chimneys.

28 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Cappadocia's Last Standing Mill Sacrificed for Road Construction

Cappadocia's Last Standing Mill Sacrificed for Road Construction

The last remaining mill in the Cappadia region, a famous venue in 1970s Turkish movies, has been demolished for a road construction.

7 January 2013 Nilay Vardar

Hotel Constructions Raise Concerns Over Cappadocia's Future

NİLAY VARDAR REPORTED FROM CAPPADOCIA

Hotel Constructions Raise Concerns Over Cappadocia's Future

The suspension of two unlawful hotel constructions in Cappadocia region created controversy regarding the lack of local administration control on construction licenses. Local organizations and residents are wondering how the hotel constructions went unnoticed while ordinary residents received prison sentences for simple renovation abuses.

26 December 2012 Nilay Vardar

Turkey's Fairy Chimneys Face Erosion Without Save Plan

Turkey's Fairy Chimneys Face Erosion Without Save Plan

On the verge of losing its UNESCO World Heritage listed site Capadocia, Turkish officials seem to have little idea on how to preserve fairy chimneys.

20 December 2012 Nilay Vardar

Locals Rally Against Construction in Cappadocia

Locals Rally Against Construction in Cappadocia

The construction of two hotels in Turkey's historical Cappadocia have been suspended after massive protests from local residents who said the city's culture preservation council allowed many other controversial projects.

12 December 2012 Nilay Vardar