Culture Tourism Boom in Turkey Makes Retailers Happy

It's interesting that they talk about faith tourism in this article, but they neglect to mention most of the more prominent Christian destinations.

"Turkey has begun to bear the fruits of advertising its cultural heritage. A boom in tourism is taking place in cities renowned for their historical heritage.

Turkish tourism, long restricted within the “sea-sun-beach” triangle, has begun to reap the fruits of advertising its historical and cultural heritage. The number of tourists who visited such cities as Sanliurfa, Mardin, Konya, and Trabzon renowned for their rich historical heritage is growing."

"Faith and cultural tourism have great potential in Turkey that already receives a great deal of income through coastal tourism, as local prices are considerably lower than European countries. Through promotional advertisements and cultural events, tourists are flocking to Anatolia that harbors a rich array of cultures and religions."
ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005080322527)