Türkiye is ready to take you back to nature. The global tourism hotspot released a new promotional film to showcase its unparalleled sustainable tourism potential. Aiming to attract environmentally-conscious travellers, the new campaign focuses on the country’s vast green offerings. With the stylish video, Türkiye will stand out as a must-see destination for a complete nature-friendly holiday.   The rising star of sustainable tourism, Türkiye, released a new promotional film to promote the country's natural riches. The newly-released film spotlights the tourism hub’s unparalleled sustainable tourism assets. The campaign is aimed at environmentally-conscious travellers.   The stylish video is expected to position the country as a must-see destination for a complete nature-friendly holiday. The tourism hotspot boasts vast green hospitality, experience, and culinary options.   Türkiye is home to 3,500 endemic plant species, 531 Blue-Flagged beaches, and 48 national and 262 natural parks. Additionally, wildlife observation areas are dotted all over the country. With all these impressive natural riches, Türkiye stands out as the ultimate destination for green-minded travellers.   Türkiye also signed a collaboration agreement with the world's top sustainability platform Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), at the beginning of 2022. With this new development, Türkiye became the first government in the world to sign an agreement to develop a national sustainability program. The program will restructure Türkiye’s much-acclaimed Safe Tourism Certification, which will continue defining a series of measures under the new name “Green and Safe Tourism Certification Program” as of 2023.   From Million Star Hotels to Offices in Nature   Türkiye offers plenty of hospitality options to conscious travellers wishing to be one with nature. From hotels with globally recognized eco-certificates to camping in unspoiled locations, visitors are sure to find everything their hearts desire in the beautiful country. The promotional film highlights Türkiye's vast camping offerings where travellers can sleep under the stars across the country with the slogan “Million Star Hotels”. Muğla’s Montana Hill appears here as the perfect spot to pitch your tent with its gorgeous view and eye-brightening wildlife.   For environmentally-conscious digital nomads, there are many options, too. The film showcases Çanakkale’s beautiful Ayvacık district as the perfect office location where visitors can work against a picturesque view surrounded by lush greens and unlimited oxygen.   Experience All Nature Has to Offer   Green-minded travellers can enjoy all the eco-friendly experiences nature offers in Türkiye.   The promotional film underlines that the conscious country offers everything a traditional holiday entails but in nature. Unique experiences abound in Türkiye for ethical visitors. They can go shopping in local bazaars in TurkAegean towns Birgi, Tire, or Urla and buy fresh local produce, helping the region’s small businesses. They can also have a Turkish bath in Pamukkale’s magnificent white travertines and go on a boat trip on Çanakkale’s beautiful waters in Assos.   There are countless options in Türkiye for those who wish to observe the wildlife and plants. Visitors can be amazed by Caretta Caretta on Patara Beach and celebrate İğneada Longoz Forests’ rare ecosystem by paddling on the glassy surface of its gorgeous lakes.   Türkiye: A Land of Sustainable Tastes   Türkiye is the world-renowned centre of centuries-spanning delicious flavours and the perfect spot for foodies. It beckons conscious taste seekers, too, with its waste-free cuisine that reflects a sustainable tradition of taste. The promotional film highlights the incredible culinary experiences that await the green-minded in Türkiye. A trip to the Black Sea region entails an “open buffet breakfast” prepared by locals with regional tastes on the magnificent Elevit Plateau and “tea time” with delicious Turkish tea at a local café in Rize’s famed district Çamlıhemşin. “Fine dining” is also on the menu for ethical foodies in Türkiye. The country’s coastal towns are full of upscale restaurants that serve delicious meals prepared with local produce.

  Türkiye presents the stunning Black Sea with a brand new promotional campaign. The coast’s natural wonders, ancient landmarks, and delicious cuisine are all revealed in a stylish video. The recent promotional film will position the Black Sea as an attractive destination worthy of a visit to Türkiye.     On Türkiye's northern coast, there is a land apart from the rest of the country. Endless lush greens and plateaus standing on top of the clouds characterize the Black Sea region. The vast green land is so unique in so many ways that it will never be forgotten once discovered.   Türkiye released a new promotional film to present the stunning Black Sea to the world. With scenes of the natural riches, ancient landmarks, and tasty meals from the region, the campaign is here to put the Black Sea on the map. Offering an introduction to the distinctive region, the stylish video proves that Türkiye provides much more than a summer getaway.   A Land of Eye-catching Plateaus   The Black Sea is renowned for its eye-catching plateaus. They offer a nature getaway like no other, positioned on top of rolling mountains overlooking the misty clouds. The promotional video presents a brief look into these natural wonders. Rize’s Pokut and Giresun's Kümbet Plateau appear with all their green glory and charming wooden houses.   Regardless, the Black Sea's natural offerings are not limited to plateaus. You are presented with a stunning view and a slice of heaven every turn on the northern coast. Fırtına Stream courses through the famed Çamlıhemşin district, creating an idyllic scenery with Mikron Bridge. Artvin's landslide lake Karagöl is surrounded by all shades of green, perfect for getting lost in nature. Türkiye's world-renowned heliskiing centre Kaçkar Mountains, stands tall and proud in the video, inviting you to explore its endlessly green forests.   A Cultural Heritage Like No Other   Like other regions of Türkiye, the Black Sea boasts a unique cultural heritage. The promotional video makes the first reference to the coast’s rich culture with its catchy jingle. Mainly composed with kemençe, a traditional tiny three-stringed violin, the beautiful melody will stay with you for many days.   The Black Sea’s ancient structures are also featured in the video. Sümela Monastery, the star sight-seeing attraction in the region, also draws attention here. Founded in the 4th century CE and dedicated to Virgin Mary, the Orthodox monastery attracts visitors all year round. Another impressive sight in the video is the Zilkale of Çamlıhemşin, Rize. Located at 750 meters from the sea level on the western slopes of Fırtına Stream, the fortress is believed to have been built in the 4th century CE, just like Sümela Monastery.   A Glorious Cuisine All of Its Own   Home to deep-rooted cultures and civilizations, Türkiye is the world-renowned centre of delicious dishes. Every region of the country has a unique cuisine, and the Black Sea is no different. The green coastal land is famous for its tea, hazelnuts, "muhlama", and "pide", and all of them are featured in the video.   Black Sea’s Rize boasts 60% of the tea plantations in Türkiye. Tea is heavily consumed throughout the country, and Black Sea tea holds a special place in all tea lovers' hearts.   Muhlama, a famous breakfast speciality of Trabzon, is a delicious slow-cooked slurry with corn flour, butter, and unique cheese. Black Sea’s hazelnuts are famous on another level, though. Türkiye provides 60% of the world's production of hazelnuts, and the best and most of them are grown in Black Sea's Ordu. Pide, famous all over the Black Sea and Türkiye, has various regional ingredients. The three districts of Samsun, Bafta, Çarşamba, and Terme have different recipes for the speciality, and needless to say, all of them are delicious.

  Host to countless civilizations throughout its history, Türkiye has an abundance of ancient treasures. With exciting new discoveries made every day in the country, Türkiye's collection of beautiful mosaics is the world's largest.   Türkiye is home to one of the largest collections of mosaic art to date. Most of these masterpieces are from the Roman era and were discovered in the country's southern and south-eastern regions. Many of these stunning examples of mosaic art are currently displayed in private museums aligned with an understanding of contemporary museology. And the main mosaic centers of Türkiye are summarized below:   Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep   Zeugma, located 10 kilometers east of Gaziantep's Nizip district, was a prominent point during the rule of the Roman Empire. The city's magnificent villas, lively social life, and bustling river trade made it a center of attraction – and its artisans were renowned throughout the region. The wealthy, who made up a significant part of the city's inhabitants, were able to commission splendid murals and mosaics for their villas. Wall frescoes were painted by Zeugma's master artists, who also adorned floors with depictions of mythological tales and figures using colorful stones extracted from the Euphrates River.   The breath-taking mosaics found during the excavations of the Zeugma Ancient City are now exhibited at the Zeugma Museum in Gaziantep. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum, one of the most important mosaic museums in the world, has an extraordinary mosaic collection in terms of subject and color diversity, as well as quality – in particular, the number of tesserae (mosaic stones) per square meters. The works in the museum are displayed in accordance with the beliefs, culture and architecture of the environment in which communities living in the city at that time spent their daily lives. In addition to the Gypsy Girl Mosaic (Çingene Kız Mozaiği), whose fame has spread worldwide, the museum's extensive collection features a bronze sculpture of Mars, the god of war.   Hatay Archaeology Museum, Hatay   With 3,250 square meters of mosaics on display, the Hatay Archaeological Museum hosts the world's most extensive mosaic collection. Notable works from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Hittite, Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman periods are displayed across the museum's 10,700 square-meters exhibition area under nine themes.   The Hatay Archaeological Museum is considered among the world's most important mosaic centers due to the size, quality and detailed processing of its mosaic collection and the unique stones used in the mosaics. Most of the collection was unearthed between 1932 and 1939 by researchers from Princeton University in the United States. The museum's collection includes the "Abandoned Ariadne", "Yakto", and "Satyr and Hermaphrodite" mosaics, as well as the gorgeous "Four Seasons" mosaic, and the "Birth of Venus", "Artemis" and "Skeleton" mosaics. Among the museum's other notable works are the Suppiluliuma sculpture, the Arsuz Steles, the Assyrian Middle Stand, the Tyche statue, Antakya Sarcophagus and the Double Lion Column Pedestal.   Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa   The Şanlıurfa province, known worldwide for numerous archaeological finds, including the remarkable Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler), is also the site of important mosaics. The Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, adjacent to the Şanlıurfa Museum, Türkiye's largest museum, displays mosaics unearthed in Haleplibahçe. The museum's collection features the only mosaics depicting the Amazons, featuring hunting scenes and the lifestyles of these warrior women. Housed in the Museum's Villa of The Amazons section, the mosaics are extremely valuable because they are made of 4 mm² stones from the Euphrates River.   Among the museum's works are the "Orpheus", "Ktisis" and "Achilleus' Life" mosaics. The Orpheus Mosaic, smuggled abroad from Şanlıurfa, was repatriated and can be seen at the Haleplibahçe Museum today. In addition to being the oldest (194 AD) of the Edessa/Urfa mosaics, the Orpheus is significant because the artist's name, Bar Saged, appears on the mosaic.   The "Ktisis" depicts the bust of Ktisis, the founder and protector goddess of the Villa of The Amazons. The Life of Achilles features scenes from the demigod's life, including being dipped as an infant in the Styx River, his training by the wise horseman Chiron, and depictions of Thetis, who sadly watches as Achilles joins the Trojan War.   Great Palace Mosaics Museum, İstanbul   The mosaics exhibited in the Great Palace Mosaics Museum in İstanbul were unearthed in 1935 in the course of excavations in the north-eastern section of the cloister in the Eastern Roman Grand Palace. The works include 150 human and animal figures and 90 themes, dated between 450-550 AD. It is believed that these mosaics, containing scenes from daily life, nature and mythology, were made by artisans under the leadership of the leading mosaic masters of the era. The museum is located inside the Arasta Market in the Blue Mosque Complex.   The mosaics are composed of limestone, terracotta and coloured stones; those in the Great Palace Mosaics Museum have an average size of 5mm. 'Opus Vermiculite' style descriptions were placed between the marble pieces, whereas the 'fish scale' technique was applied to the white marble segments; the depictions are bounded by contours.   The mosaics in the Museum feature scenes such as a lizard eating a griffon, an elephant and a lion fighting, a mare breastfeeding a colt, a goose shepherding child, a man feeding a goat, a child feeding a donkey, a young girl carrying a jug, bears eating apples, and a hunter and a tiger fighting.

  Highlighting the exceptional holiday opportunities and experiences of the Mediterranean, the “Turkish Riviera” is being promoted around the world with a new advertising campaign. Drawing attention to the unique culture and history of the Mediterranean, as well as the comfortable and unforgettable experiences that luxury resort hotels offer for sea-sand-sun and family holidays, the campaign emphasizes that the Turkish Riviera is the number one holiday destination in the Mediterranean.   The Turkish Riviera, which has been attracting visitors for centuries with its thousand kilometres of dazzling coastline and a mild climate featuring 300 days of sunshine a year, is ideal for summer vacation experiences. This distinctive region, welcoming guests to sea and nature holidays amid pristine Blue Flag beaches, a shining sun throughout the year, and extraordinary nature where lush greens stretch into turquoise, now introduces visitors to brand new opportunities within the concepts of summer and family vacations.   An unmatched summer experience on the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches   Set along the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye, in a region of natural wonders extending from Antalya to Antakya, the Turkish Riviera is a must-see destination worldwide. Presenting its visitors with an unforgettable holiday that blends nature and history, the commercial film addresses all aspects of the region and aims to position the Turkish Riviera as a destination focused on people and experience. The advertising campaign, drawing attention to the sea-sand-sun opportunities of the Turkish Riviera with breathtaking images from Kaputaş Beach, Kemer, Manavgat and Kekova, reveals that the region is indispensable for summer holidays in the Mediterranean.   The Turkish Riviera is the centre of the most luxurious and comfortable resort hotels in the Mediterranean   Bringing the Turkish Riviera to the forefront as the address of unforgettable memories collected with loved ones and luxury facilities that provide the comfort you wish for yourself and your family while offering service quality beyond expectations, the film focuses on the intimate possibilities of a region that gives experiences connected with family and friends. The Turkish Riviera, the holiday destination of the world, offers a high standard of comfort, surrounded by beaches and sea stretching from its leading resorts. Featuring a variety of restaurants with both local and international cuisines, golf courses that operate throughout the night, wellness centres, children’s playgrounds and many more amenities, the Turkish Riviera transforms a mere summer holiday into a memorable experience.   The address of historical and cultural experiences in the Mediterranean   The destination offers nearly unlimited options to history and archaeology buffs, as well as to sea-lovers: with a history dating back thousands of years, the extraordinary cultural heritage of the Turkish Riviera is highlighted in the commercial.   Emphasizing the region’s deep-rooted past – dating to prehistory with the Ancient City of Side – the film offers a fascinating look at the Temple of Apollo and the Side Ancient Theatre, both located in the dazzling monument. The Ancient Cities of Patara, Aspendos and Sagalassos are among those centres that reveal the vast historical heritage of the Turkish Riviera. Located 200 kilometres from the Antalya city centre and a leading city of the Lycian Empire, Patara is where Saint Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, lived. The Saint Nicholas Church in Patara is a significant monument of Eastern Roman art history and the most outstanding example of the Middle East Roman Period with its architectural style and decorations. Aspendos, located 45 kilometres east of Antalya, is home to the best-preserved Roman Period theatre in Anatolia and the entire Mediterranean world. Sagalassos, in the Ağlasun district of Burdur, is the world’s highest-altitude ancient city, with a theatre that seats nine thousand people. Sagalassos, the most important city of the Roman Imperial Period in the Pisidia region, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2009.   An unforgettable culinary adventure with the fresh products of the Mediterranean   Besides tourism, Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast is also renowned for its agricultural production and the products it exports to many countries. Emphasizing sustainability, the new commercial also draws attention to gastronomy in the Turkish Riviera and how the freshest products brought from the farm to the table are transformed into delicious meals by famous chefs. Bringing its visitors with their families and loved ones at tables offering the best of Turkish cuisine, the Turkish Riviera also provides a memorable culinary adventure, with its luxury restaurants and hotels furnishing different options from world cuisines.