{"id":2209645,"date":"2026-10-20T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2209645"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:00:45","slug":"with-29-designated-cittaslow-cities-turkiye-is-leading-the-way-in-slow-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2209645","title":{"rendered":"With 29 designated Cittaslow cities, T\u00fcrkiye is leading the way in slow travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/72\/13\/42\/1200x675_cmsv2_e42c2a9c-2e27-5fd4-9d60-9044ed86f49d-9721342.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2935355-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2935355\" data-cid=\"9960757\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2935355-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img 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Netflix series Bridgerton advert\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Markets<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement and revenue growth\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Travel<\/p>\n<p>                          Destinations<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            With 29 designated Cittaslow cities, T\u00fcrkiye is leading the way in slow travel <\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-sp\"><span class=\"c-sp__label\">In partnership with<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/campaigns\/800\/180x28_cmsv2_c972bd13-c57c-5349-8532-9f3a2c6c1acc-800.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"28\" alt=\"GoT\u00fcrkiye\" class=\"c-sp__logo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/72\/13\/42\/1536x864_cmsv2_e42c2a9c-2e27-5fd4-9d60-9044ed86f49d-9721342.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Seferihisar is the first Turkish \u201cCittaslow\u201d.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Seferihisar is the first Turkish \u201cCittaslow\u201d.<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">GoT\u00fcrkiye<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0GoT\u00fcrkiye\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspAlly Wybrew\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1792483245\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-10-20 10:00:45 +02:00\">20\/10\/2026 &#8211; 10:00 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links 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T\u00fcrkiye is the proud owner of 29 such towns, all offering unfettered access to myriad aspects of Turkish culture.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>The hustle of a big, sprawling city can be intoxicating; they\u2019re often a hub of noise, unfamiliar scents and eye-opening events. And while big cities can be great places to start when visiting a new destination, it\u2019s sometimes in a location\u2019s quieter, more remote, regions where its long-held traditions still thrive, and local cuisine is still a staple, not a novelty. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Enter Cittaslow, an initiative established in Italy in 1999 designed to shine a light on the \u2018slower\u2019 \u2013 but still special \u2013 towns and villages keeping a country\u2019s culture alive. <\/p>\n<p>Of the 310 currently registered Cittaslow towns in the world, T\u00fcrkiye has an impressive 29, all possessing distinctive aspects of Turkish way of life, from organic food markets and ancient ruins to sweeping plateaus and swathes of agricultural land. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\" id=\"abe-article-related-1\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s hidden escape from the chaos of modernity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>From coastal fishing villages to mountaintop towns, here are some of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most enigmatic \u2018slow cities\u2019 slow travellers should check out. <\/p>\n<h2>The Aegean coastlines\u2019s laidback locales<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/72\/13\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_cf1cb6a8-dafe-51f6-aab7-16399c656aa1-9721342.jpg\" alt=\"Akyaka, Mu\u011fla.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Akyaka, Mu\u011fla.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">GoT\u00fcrkiye<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Peppered along the iridescent Aegean coast are some of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most striking Cittaslows. Seferihisar, for example, was selected for its beautiful tangerine orchards and wealth of organic markets. It was T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s first \u2018slow city\u2019 and today, its agricultural heritage remains a major source of income. Visitors can expect to see citrus fruit orchards and grapevine-laced hills, as well as meticulously curated olive groves and lush green fields bursting with vegetables. <\/p>\n<p>Plus, since you\u2019re never far from a slice of ancient history in T\u00fcrkiye, they\u2019ll also find the ruins of the ancient city of Teos just a few kilometres from Seferihisar city centre. This area serves as a key gateway to the Teos Vineyard Route, where local viticulture flourishes among thousand-year-old olive trees. For those looking to explore further, it also forms a vital part of the Ionian Route, a trekking path that connects the cultural heritage of the ancient Ionian League through breathtaking Aegean landscapes. <\/p>\n<p>A little to the south, tucked into the crevice of the Gulf of G\u00f6kova, is Akyaka, a Cittaslow famed for its serene beauty and unique architectural style. Buildings here were inspired by Mu\u011fla\u2019s 18th-century Ottoman-era designs and revamped through Turkish architect Nail \u00c7ak\u0131rhan\u2019s discerning eye, furnishing them with distinctive wooden shutters, balconies and often double staircases. <\/p>\n<p>The town\u2019s position near the Azmak River, a crystal-clear channel winding through the G\u00f6kova Plain, is a protected area, offering a bucolic setting for nature-lovers who can enjoy boat rides along the eucalyptus-banked waters, go bird-watching or simply bask in the peace bestowed by a stroll through the idyllic landscape. <\/p>\n<p>With over 500 islands surrounding T\u00fcrkiye, that \u2018island\u2019 lifestyle is always close by. G\u00f6k\u00e7eada sits off the very Western tip of the Turkish mainland and is the country&#8217;s largest island. It\u2019s also T\u00fcrkiye largest island.<\/p>\n<h2>Northern T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Black Sea abodes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/72\/13\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_674831e1-ec54-5906-a86b-2d67dd47a646-9721342.jpg\" alt=\" Kar\u00e7al Mountains\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\"> Kar\u00e7al Mountains<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s other coastline is one spattered with high mountains, sweeping hillsides and tumbling rivers. On the eastern edge of the Black Sea, close to the Georgian border, sits \u015eav\u015fat, an idyllic town flanked by the peaks of the Kar\u00e7al Mountains. <\/p>\n<p>Inhabited today by a mix of Georgian and Turkish peoples, the town is a contradiction of historical remnants and the lush foliage of the Artvin region. On the one hand, the ruins of a castle believed to have been built in the 9th century make for eerie exploration, while on the other, wandering through the conifer, chestnut, rhododendrons and fir trees which cluster the hillsides is a supremely peaceful experience. It\u2019s particularly picturesque in the autumn, when the landscape transforms into rolling sheets of golden leaves. <\/p>\n<p>Flying under the radar, in the middle of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Black Sea coastline, is the \u2018happiest place\u2019 in the country. Gerze was founded in 1400 BCE and declared a Cittaslow nearly 4,000 years later, in 2017. As a town, it&#8217;s a near-pastiche of quaintness: toy shops sell hand-carved toys, a Friday farmers\u2019 market shares produce from all across the region and Gerze\u2019s legacy as a fishing town is ever on display thanks to an abundance of fresh seafood for sale. <\/p>\n<p>The outskirts of the town are equally enticing: the \u00c7e\u00e7e Sultan Tomb, once an important place of pilgrimage, lies just 15 kilometres from the city centre, while the surrounding hillsides prove a popular paragliding spot for those prepared to hike the 400-metre heights of Yelken Tepe (they\u2019ll be rewarded with a 15-kilometre flight route \u2013 the longest in T\u00fcrkiye). <\/p>\n<p>The Black Sea\u2019s Cittaslows don\u2019t stop there, however. On the western tip of the coastline, the once capital of the ancient Thracian tribe, Vize, is filled with ruins and architecture from its colourful military history. The remains of 6th century pipes that used to form an ancient water supply route that carried water towards \u0130stanbul, a Roman theatre and the walls of a fortress built around 72 BCE are just the beginning of the cultural wonders to uncover. <\/p>\n<h2>The serene shores of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s lakesides<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/72\/13\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_336a1396-57ac-5e78-b5ae-859401d2b3f2-9721342.jpg\" alt=\"E\u011firdir Lake\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">E\u011firdir Lake<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s dramatic coastlines attract many, there are slow traveller treasures to be found inland too. Some of the country\u2019s most beautiful lakes (T\u00fcrkiye boasts more than 300) can be found between the Anatolian plateau and the Mediterranean coast. E\u011firdir Lake is the fourth largest in the country, and abutted by E\u011firdir town, which huddles on the water\u2019s southern shores. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a popular stopping point for those making their way to Cappadocia, but is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of a big city. The land surrounding the lake\u2019s green-blue waters are furnished with apple orchards and shaded by mountains to the southwest and the islands of Can Ada and Ye\u015fil Ada on the horizon to the northeast. <\/p>\n<p>Today, the \u2018ada\u2019s are connected to the mainland by a causeway, and well worth a visit. Settlements on Yesil Ada (Turkish for \u2018green island\u2019) date back to the Eastern Roman era, but are more noticeable for their Rum architectural flourishes.<\/p>\n<p>A wander around E\u011firdir town itself reveals the crumbling remains of a castle thought to have been built by the Lydians then modified by the Romans, Eastern Roman and Seljuks, a small mosque \u2013 H\u0131z\u0131rbey Camii \u2013 and a variety of local restaurants specialising in freshwater delicacies. Diners can sample lake bass, eel, lobster and carp all while looking out at a blissful lakeside vista. Boat trips, paddleboarding and a wade in the bracing waters of the Halk Plaj\u0131 (the public beach) are also great ways to take in the town. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d be remiss not to mention T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s largest lake, Lake Van. Sporting a total area of 3,755km2 , its shorelines are vast, meaning there\u2019s plenty of room for yet another Cittaslow: Ahlat. Not only does this burg boast simply glorious views, but it retains myriad remnants from across its history. 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data-nid=\"2911554\" data-cid=\"9845904\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Social media is ruining travel\u2019s element of surprise, survey reveals<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2934260-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2934260\" data-cid=\"9955210\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    These are Europe\u2019s cosiest cities to travel to this autumn<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2933955-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2933955\" data-cid=\"9953696\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Iconic New York hotel to close for restoration works<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">The hustle of a big, sprawling city can be intoxicating; they\u2019re often a hub of noise, unfamiliar scents and eye-opening events. And while big cities can be great places to start when visiting a new destination, it\u2019s sometimes in a location\u2019s quieter, more remote, regions where its long-held traditions still thrive, and local cuisine is still a staple, not a novelty.\u00a0Enter Cittaslow, an initiative established in Italy in 1999 designed to shine a light on the \u2018slower\u2019 \u2013 but still special \u2013 towns and villages keeping a country\u2019s culture alive.Of the 310 currently registered Cittaslow towns in the world, T\u00fcrkiye has an impressive 29, all possessing distinctive aspects of Turkish way of life, from organic food markets and ancient ruins to sweeping plateaus and swathes of agricultural land.From coastal fishing villages to mountaintop towns, here are some of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most enigmatic \u2018slow cities\u2019 slow travellers should check out.\u00a0The Aegean coastlines\u2019s laidback locales\u00a0Peppered along the iridescent Aegean coast are some of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most striking Cittaslows. Seferihisar, for example, was selected for its beautiful tangerine orchards and wealth of organic markets. It was T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s first \u2018slow city\u2019 and today, its agricultural heritage remains a major source of income. Visitors can expect to see citrus fruit orchards and grapevine-laced hills, as well as meticulously curated olive groves and lush green fields bursting with vegetables.\u00a0\u00a0Plus, since you\u2019re never far from a slice of ancient history in T\u00fcrkiye, they\u2019ll also find the ruins of the ancient city of Teos just a few kilometres from Seferihisar city centre. This area serves as a key gateway to the Teos Vineyard Route, where local viticulture flourishes among thousand-year-old olive trees. For those looking to explore further, it also forms a vital part of the Ionian Route, a trekking path that connects the cultural heritage of the ancient Ionian League through breathtaking Aegean landscapes.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A little to the south, tucked into the crevice of the Gulf of G\u00f6kova, is Akyaka, a Cittaslow famed for its serene beauty and unique architectural style. Buildings here were inspired by Mu\u011fla\u2019s 18th-century Ottoman-era designs and revamped through Turkish architect Nail \u00c7ak\u0131rhan\u2019s discerning eye, furnishing them with distinctive wooden shutters, balconies and often double staircases.The town\u2019s position near the Azmak River, a crystal-clear channel winding through the G\u00f6kova Plain, is a protected area, offering a bucolic setting for nature-lovers who can enjoy boat rides along the eucalyptus-banked waters, go bird-watching or simply bask in the peace bestowed by a stroll through the idyllic landscape.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0With over 500 islands surrounding T\u00fcrkiye, that \u2018island\u2019 lifestyle is always close by. G\u00f6k\u00e7eada sits off the very Western tip of the Turkish\u202f mainland and is the country&#8217;s largest island. It\u2019s also T\u00fcrkiye largest island.Northern T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Black Sea abodes\u00a0T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s other coastline is one spattered with high mountains, sweeping hillsides and tumbling rivers. On the eastern edge of the Black Sea, close to the Georgian border, sits \u015eav\u015fat, an idyllic town flanked by the peaks of the Kar\u00e7al Mountains.Inhabited today by a mix of Georgian and Turkish peoples, the town is a contradiction of historical remnants and the lush foliage of the Artvin region. On the one hand, the ruins of a castle believed to have been built in the 9th century make for eerie exploration, while on the other, wandering through the conifer, chestnut, rhododendrons and fir trees which cluster the hillsides is a supremely peaceful experience. It\u2019s particularly picturesque in the autumn, when the landscape transforms into rolling sheets of golden leaves.\u202f \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Flying under the radar, in the middle of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Black Sea coastline, is the \u2018happiest place\u2019 in the country. Gerze was founded in 1400 BCE and declared a Cittaslow nearly 4,000 years later, in 2017. As a town, it&#8217;s a near-pastiche of quaintness: toy shops sell hand-carved toys, a Friday farmers\u2019 market shares produce from all across the region and Gerze\u2019s legacy as a fishing town is ever on display thanks to an abundance of fresh seafood for sale.The outskirts of the town are equally enticing: the \u00c7e\u00e7e Sultan Tomb, once an important place of pilgrimage, lies just 15 kilometres from the city centre, while the surrounding hillsides prove a popular paragliding spot for those prepared to hike the 400-metre heights of Yelken Tepe (they\u2019ll be rewarded with a 15-kilometre flight route \u2013 the longest in T\u00fcrkiye).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The Black Sea\u2019s Cittaslows don\u2019t stop there, however. On the western tip of the coastline, the once capital of the ancient Thracian tribe, Vize, is filled with ruins and architecture from its colourful military history. The remains of 6th century pipes that used to form an ancient water supply route that carried water towards \u0130stanbul, a Roman theatre and the walls of a fortress built around 72 BCE are just the beginning of the cultural wonders to uncover.\u202f\u00a0The serene shores of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s lakesides\u00a0While T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s dramatic coastlines attract many, there are slow traveller treasures to be found inland too. Some of the country\u2019s most beautiful lakes (T\u00fcrkiye boasts more than 300) can be found between the Anatolian plateau and the Mediterranean coast. E\u011firdir Lake is the fourth largest in the country, and abutted by E\u011firdir town, which huddles on the water\u2019s southern shores.\u00a0It\u2019s a popular stopping point for those making their way to Cappadocia, but is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of a big city. The land surrounding the lake\u2019s green-blue waters are furnished with apple orchards and shaded by mountains to the southwest and the islands of Can Ada and Ye\u015fil Ada on the horizon to the northeast.Today, the \u2018ada\u2019s are connected to the mainland by a causeway, and well worth a visit. Settlements on Yesil Ada (Turkish for \u2018green island\u2019) date back to the Eastern Roman era, but are more noticeable for their Rum architectural flourishes.A wander around E\u011firdir town itself reveals the crumbling remains of a castle thought to have been built by the Lydians then modified by the Romans, Eastern Roman and Seljuks, a small mosque \u2013 H\u0131z\u0131rbey Camii \u2013 and a variety of local restaurants specialising in freshwater delicacies. Diners can sample lake bass, eel, lobster and carp all while looking out at a blissful lakeside vista. Boat trips, paddleboarding and a wade in the bracing waters of the Halk Plaj\u0131 (the public beach) are also great ways to take in the town.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We\u2019d be remiss not to mention T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s largest lake, Lake Van. Sporting a total area of 3,755km2 , its shorelines are vast, meaning there\u2019s plenty of room for yet another Cittaslow: Ahlat. Not only does this burg boast simply glorious views, but it retains myriad remnants from across its history. 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