The investigation of the natural and cultural potential of the Çanakkale province in terms of tourism and recreational usage

ABSTRACTMaster ThesisTHE INVESTIGATION OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL POTENTIALOF THE CANAKKALE PROVINCE IN TERMS OF TOURISM ANDRECREATIONAL USAGEA. Esra ÖZELÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart UniversityGraduate School of Natural and Applied SciencesDepartment of Landscape ArchitectureSupervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah KELKİTUrban areas, that have natural, historical and cultural properties that are attractive totourists, have the greatest potential not only for tourism but also for recreationalactivities. These areas already cover most of the touristic activities while their potentialfor recreational tourism is high as well.Canakkale is rich in natural, historical and cultural attributes. These properties of thecity create the high potential to increase the tourism income in the region. Canakkale,which is rich in these concepts tend to attract many local, national and foreign tourists.The development of all natural, historical and cultural resources of the city based on alogical and sensible plan should be done and these resources should be opened fortourism and recreation based uses within the frame of conservation and usageprinciples.It was aimed at determining the natural, historical and cultural potential of the city ofCanakkale, the usage potential for tourism and recreational activities in relation to thecity?s natural, historical and cultural potential and at developing strategies to the use ofresources consciously in the city of Canakkale which is an important place with itssettlements for different civilizations and cultures, its rich coastal and natural structure.2004, 146 pagesKEY WORDS:Canakkale, Landscape planning, recreation, tourismIV