The Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center, established by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, has attracted significant attention since its opening.
Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that the Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center, which they brought to the city to best promote Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history of nearly 10,000 years, has become a popular destination for both local and international visitors.
Altay stated the following:
“Our center, which holds the distinction of being Turkey’s largest wooden public building, has reached 102,500 visitors in just 11 months since its opening in October 2023. This number is a clear indication that the facility has fulfilled its purpose and has made a significant contribution to promoting our city both nationally and internationally. I believe that the interest in our center, which has brought more attention to Çatalhöyük, one of the world’s most important heritage sites, will continue to grow each year. Our goal is to showcase our city, a gem of our country with its historical and cultural values, to the world in the best way possible. The Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center will, God willing, continue to contribute to the promotion of Çatalhöyük and strengthen Konya’s position on the international tourism map. In this regard, I would like to thank all our local and international visitors who have shown interest in our center. I also extend my gratitude to our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and everyone who contributed to bringing this wonderful facility to our city.”
