In order to further slow down our already fast-paced lives, the Slow City or Cittaslow movement, which is taking off globally, was created. These nine calm cities in Turkey have a focus on regional manufacturing, tranquilly, and historic buildings. We no longer find happiness in a fast-paced lifestyle, a constant urge to get there, snacking during brief intervals, screen-based communication, or the requirement to keep to a schedule. The most common problem we all face is stress, and we regularly worry that the world is about to end. Slow City, also known as Cittaslow, makes an effort to moderate our rapid-fire lifestyles and motions.
Vize
Vize, one of Turkey’s tranquil cities, developed into a prominent administrative and cultural centre during the Byzantine period. It is a little piece of paradise with its forests, lakes, history, waterfalls, and shoreline. Istanbul is about 1.5 hours distant, so it’s conveniently positioned for a weekend escape.
Seferihisar
As the first city from our country, Seferihisar joined the Calm City organisation. Seferihisar, the capital of Turkey’s Calm City, also enjoys a variety of solar, geothermal, and wind energy resources as a result. The four markets that are put up each week in Seferihisar, which is well renowned for its tangerine orchards, olive groves, and artichoke fields, only feature farm-produced goods, two of which are organic.
Gokceada
Gökçeada, in Turkey’s westernmost province, is an unrivalled paradise with its natural water resources, pure sea, Greek houses, natural life, organic products, and alternative sports. The title of first and only tranquil island in the world also belongs to the largest island in Turkey.
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Tarakli
Homes in the charming town of Tarakl, which is surrounded by verdant trees, bear beekeepers’ names and were constructed during the Ottoman era. Strolling down the cobblestone lanes in this attractive area, which retains historical relics from the Hellenistic period to the present, you may examine the Ottoman homes with bay windows scattered around Göynük Stream.
Yenipazar
Yenipazar, the smallest and least populated district of Aydn, got its name because it was a significant commercial centre in antiquity. This small town is well-known for its ancient Byzantine buildings and Carian populations that have persisted to the day, but it has became well-known for its delicious pita and vegetables grown from local seeds.
Persembe
One of the calm cities in Turkey, Persembe, has every shade of green and may boast the only unspoilt coves and beaches along the Black Sea. This beautiful area of Ordu is also widely renowned for the variety of fish it produces and the number of agricultural products it produces.
Yalvac
Yalvaç, a charming village full of natural beauty at the foot of the Sultan Mountains, has hosted numerous civilizations throughout history. You’ll see that Yalvaç, a city famous for its community ovens and culinary culture, still employs people in long-forgotten industries like making leather, felt, carpets, and blacksmithing.