Glass terrace boosts tourism in Ihlara Valley
The Ihlara Glass Terrace, an observation deck overlooking the dramatic landscape of Ihlara Valley in the Central Anatolian province of Aksaray, has drawn strong interest from both domestic and international tourists during the first half of 2026, welcoming a total of 202,000 visitors.
According to data released by Aksaray Municipality, the site hosted 72,000 foreign visitors from 30 countries and 130,000 domestic tourists between January and June, making a significant contribution to the province’s growing tourism industry.
Among international visitors, the largest numbers came from Japan, China, South Korea, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, India, Russia and Ukraine.
Aksaray Mayor Evren Dinçer said the glass terrace has become one of the city’s flagship tourism investments, strengthening the province’s tourism profile.
