It was chosen as the best tourism villages in 2023 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 4 villages from Turkey were included in the list.The World’s Best VillagesThe selected villages attract attention with their historical and cultural values, natural beauties and sustainable development approaches. Here are the 4 villages from Turkey that entered the list:
Taraklı Village (Sakarya)
Taraklı Village, located in the Taraklı district of Sakarya, is famous for its houses from the Ottoman period. Approximately 80 of the houses that make up the historical texture of the village are under protection. Taraklı attracts its visitors with its natural beauties and local delicacies.
Birgi Village (Izmir)
Birgi Village, located in Selçuk district of Izmir, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The historical and cultural riches of the village attract the attention of local and foreign tourists. Birgi was an important trade center during the Ottoman period and is home to many historical buildings from this period.
Sirince Village (Izmir)
Şirince Village, located in the Selçuk district of Izmir, is a touristic village that attracts attention with its historical architecture. The village attracts its visitors with its natural beauties and local delicacies. Şirince is also famous for its vineyards and winemaking. The Best Villages in the World
Mustafapaşa Village (Nevşehir)
Mustafapaşa Village – Cappadocia. Mustafapaşa Village, located in Ürgüp district of Nevşehir, is one of the most beautiful villages of the Cappadocia region. The village attracts attention with its historical Greek houses and churches. Mustafapaşa was opened to tourism in 1981 and has attracted the attention of local and foreign tourists since then. Source:Economy Newspaper
