The transition to the new year brought about an unexpected serenity, contrasting the nighttime traffic congestion typically witnessed. As the morning unfolded on the first day of 2024, Istanbul’s roads and public transportation stations lay uncharacteristically empty. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) data reported a mere 1 percent traffic density as of 10:45, painting a picture of an unusually tranquil start to the year in the city.
Following restoration, Ünye Castle in Türkiye’s Black Sea region has drawn 35,000 local and foreign tourists in just two weeks. Reopened with a unique rail-access historical corridor and open six days a week, the site has quickly become a key regional attraction. Officials expect visitor numbers to rise further during the summer.
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