The landscaping and different improvement work decide up tempo in Soğanlı, a serene valley with courtyard monasteries and cave church buildings from the tenth and eleventh centuries. The distant valley is 40 kilometers (24.86 miles) southeast of the central Turkish province of Kayseri.
Within the scope of the venture, infrastructure, superstructure and normal restoration works have began within the metropolis sq. of the valley. Walking trails, lighting preparations, normal landscaping work, seating and resting areas are being constructed.
The valley which is often known as the ‘gateway to Cappadocia’ attaches nice significance to tourism. The panorama affords a magical view to the vacationers who fly with the recent air balloons to view the area formed by erosion of volcanic exercise some 60 million years in the past and created the geological wonders that Cappadocia is thought for in the present day.
Highlighting the significance of the works in Soğanlı, Culture and Tourism Provincial Director Şükrü Dursun stated, “Restoration and cleaning work on the murals has been carried out in the Church of St. Barbara, known as the ‘Tahtalı Church,’ and the tomb of St. George, the most respected and oldest religious leader of Russia, England and Brazil and other renowned churches.”
The space is an historic rock-cut village with over 20 church buildings, together with about 10 notable church buildings. The valley cliffs, which embody Roman-era tombs and a whole lot of pigeon homes are the best vacation spot for peacefully climbing round and having fun with historic church buildings.
In addition, two creeks have carved out this open inexperienced V-shaped valley, the sound of which echoes off the valley partitions as birds fly overhead. The setting and wealthy historical past make Soğanlı Valley a spectacular vacation spot.
Nearly 12 balloons take vacationers day-after-day, stated Yeşilhisar District Governor Ahmet Ali Altıntaş who invited the residents to Soğanlı with the opening of the ruins.
“We have made very serious progress within the framework of tourism led by our former Governor Gökmen Çiçek jointly carried out by our metropolitan city municipality. We now witnessed, how good work together yields results,” stated Altıntaş.
“The number of tourists has increased by over 100% as the region has had enough investment this year, which we have never received before,” stated Ali Cebeci, the mukhtar of Soğanlı.
In addition, Yeşilhisar Mayor Halit Taşyapan stated, “We are in Soğanlı, one of the most beautiful spots in Cappadocia. We define our district as a district of agriculture, tourism and history. We hope that tourism will also rise very quickly.”
Cappadocia, preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage website, is outstanding for its distinctive volcanic cones, valleys, underground cities, boutique inns and homes carved into the rock, in addition to its church buildings, chapels and shelters utilized by early Christians fleeing the Roman Empire.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
