Assessing Malatya’s Role in Cultural and Heritage Tourism Development

Abstract

Malatya; Of course, it is a city rich in history and culture. The history of the city is very old and has hosted many civilizations. Archeological excavations, historical and architectural works of Malatya show that it is an open-air museum of past civilizations. In this respect, it is necessary to protect, preserve and promote the concrete and cultural heritage of the province, to turn the city into a tourism center and to transform its cultural capital into economic gain. Malatya has the potential to become a culture and tourism center with its urban identity, architectural structure and urban aesthetics, geographical/ natural beauty. In this study, the natural, historical and cultural riches of Malatya will be emphasized and suggestions will be made on how to transform these beauties into an economic gain.