Turkey‘s government plans to implement a series of new measures and sanctions to protect the Cappadocia region, one of the country’s top tourist destinations, famous for its rock-cut landscapes and monasteries, fairy chimneys, balloon tours, and underground cities. Listed as a World Heritage Site since 1985, the Turkish authorities now want to upgrade its UNESCO status to include it in the Global Geoparks Network.
To achieve this, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has pushed for several measures to protect Cappadocia, including heavy fines for unauthorised events and activities in the region. The sanctions, which may also affect tourists who violate the regulations, will also apply to audiovisual material (photos, videos) taken in Cappadocia for commercial purposes without the relevant permits, with fines exceeding 500 euros. Penalties soar to 20,000 euros for those who open establishments in the rock landscape without permission, and could be as high as 7,000 euros for those who place outdoor furniture or fencing affecting the visual landscape without a permit. Fines will also be imposed for visual pollution for placing outdoor posters, signs, and also air-conditioning or similar devices.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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