Research Article

Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 16, 2023
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Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism

Abstract

The study conducted an investigation into the effective utilization of Tarsus district's historical and cultural assets in Mersin province, with a focus on its tourism potential. The primary objectives were to promote the region and contribute to its economic, social, and cultural advancement. A survey was administered to gather information on dominant tourism types in Tarsus, including historical sites, cultural landmarks, local crafts, cuisine, caves, camping, wildlife, flora, gastronomy, local resources, natural attractions, and aesthetics. The results highlighted Tarsus' prominence due to its cultural heritage, historical structures, and natural wealth. Despite Tarsus's cultural diversity and tourism potential, the study revealed its current underrepresentation and various challenges, including the vulnerability of historical assets, insufficient infrastructure, and unguided utilization. The study suggests adopting a sustainable approach that balances conservation with utilization to address these issues and help Tarsus attain the recognition it rightfully deserves in the field of recreation and tourism.

Keywords

Mersin-Tarsus, recreation, tourism, landscape architecture, sustainability

Thanks

This research was produced from a master's thesis. In this study, ethics committee compliance approval was received from Atatürk University Science and Engineering Sciences Ethics Committee Presidency with the document dated 02.06.2021 and numbered E-77040475-000-2100142908.

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APA
Gencer, S., & Akpınar Külekçi, E. (2023). Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 8(2), 767-783. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1370681
AMA
1.Gencer S, Akpınar Külekçi E. Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism. JASA. 2023;8(2):767-783. doi:10.30785/mbud.1370681
Chicago
Gencer, Sümeyye, and Elif Akpınar Külekçi. 2023. “Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8 (2): 767-83. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1370681.
EndNote
Gencer S, Akpınar Külekçi E (December 1, 2023) Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8 2 767–783.
IEEE
[1]S. Gencer and E. Akpınar Külekçi, “Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism”, JASA, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 767–783, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1370681.
ISNAD
Gencer, Sümeyye - Akpınar Külekçi, Elif. “Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8/2 (December 1, 2023): 767-783. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1370681.
JAMA
1.Gencer S, Akpınar Külekçi E. Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism. JASA. 2023;8:767–783.
MLA
Gencer, Sümeyye, and Elif Akpınar Külekçi. “Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 767-83, doi:10.30785/mbud.1370681.
Vancouver
1.Sümeyye Gencer, Elif Akpınar Külekçi. Determination of the Recreational Landscape Potential of Tarsus (Mersin) District and Its Surroundings for Tourism. JASA. 2023 Dec. 1;8(2):767-83. doi:10.30785/mbud.1370681