Evaluation of Yalvaç Pisidia Antiocheia Antique City and Its Environs from the Aspect of Landscape Features and Tourism (original) (raw)

Turkish Journal of Forestry, 2006

Abstract

The city of Pisidia Antiocheia is one of the improved settlements in Anatolian culture that is important from the point of antique settlements. In this article, natural and historical features of Isparta – Yalvac and its near surrounding area including Pisidia Antiocheia is pointed as well as its development throughout the history regarding religious, social and cultural aspects. The importance of Pisidia Antiocheia is emphasized and presented among the antique cities that were established in Anatolia under the name of Antiocheia. Yalvac and antique city of Pisidia Antiocheia is taken as a whole and studied with respect to landscape features and tourism potential. The potential of the region, where Christianity is born and spread across the world, is discussed according to its potential for religious tourism and some recommendations are given within the frame of tourism and landscape architecture for the city to maintain and continue its importance in the future. Keywords: Yalvac, P...

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