Phrygia was enlivened with local tourists on Eid

The historical Phrygian Valley, a popular tourism center in İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar, became a popular destination for local tourists during the holiday period including the Ramadan Feast.

On the 25-kilometer “Phrygian Way” route between Ayazini village and Lake Emre, the vehicles of local tourists coming from Afyonkarahisar and neighboring provinces formed a density. Tourists visited rock settlements, monuments, caves and burial chambers dating back to the 3,000-year-old Phrygian civilization in the region and had a pleasant time in cafes and restaurants around Ayazini village and Lake Emre. Yunus Yılmaz, president of the Afyonkarahisar Phrygian Culture and Tourism Association, told Anadolu Agency reporters that the potential of domestic tourists in the region has increased due to the holiday.

Stating that the tourists are well hosted by the tradesmen in the region, Yılmaz said:

“Our historical sites in Phrygia are magnificent. In fact, the tourism activity of the Phrygian Valley is increasing every year. Our caves, rock settlements and chapels attract a lot of attention. Our feast days were very busy. Hopefully, our days in the new season will always be like this.”

“SHOPKEEPERS SATISFIED WITH TOURISM ACTIVITY”

Murat Acar, one of the shopkeepers of Ayazini village, stated that there is a tourism activity in the region above what they expected and that they are very pleased. Shopkeeper Zeynep Karakol stated that many local tourists from Afyonkarahisar and neighboring provinces preferred Phrygia to visit and spend time during the Ramadan Feast and said, “The intensity here is very good right now. There is a movement that continues until the night hours. We are very satisfied.”

“TOURISTS BOTH TRAVELED AND PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES”

Şeyma Kaan, who came from Denizli to visit Phrygia, stated that the region, where she came for the first time, was very crowded due to the Ramadan Feast. Kaan said, “There are many activities in Phrygia. We ride horses and take camel tours. We spent time by Lake Emre. I also visited historical sites and caves, it was very nice.” Ömer Karataş, who came from Izmir, said that they liked Phrygia, which is full of historical sites, very much and advised everyone to visit and see it. Visitor Hakan Tek also stated that the Phrygian Valley, where he came for the first time, was magnificent and there were many activities.

This is the news published by Cumhuriyet Newspaper's online news website on January 12, 2024, served by Anadolu Agency. Source: https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/yasam/frigya-bayramda-yerli-turistle-hareketlendi-2195573