The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that the nighttime museum program had reached 1,326,590 visitors. This figure represents a 32 percent increase compared with the previous year's count.
The total of 1,326,590 nighttime visitors is broken down by site. Ephesus Ancient City attracted the highest number, with 501,811 people arriving after dark. Galata Tower followed with 277,557 visitors, while the Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Ancient City recorded 190,910 nighttime guests. The Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum welcomed 62,071 visitors during its evening hours.
Ephesus Ancient City’s 501,811 nighttime visitors made it the top-ranked site in the nighttime museum application for the year.
Ephesus Ancient City’s 501,811 nighttime visitors made it the top-ranked site in the nighttime museum application for the year.
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy welcomed the results, saying, "Gece müzeciliğinde 1 milyon 326 bin ziyaretçiyi geride bıraktık! Tarihimizin ve kültürel mirasımızın eşsiz güzelliklerini gecenin büyüleyici atmosferinde ziyaretçilerimizle buluşturmanın mutluluğunu yaşıyoruz." He emphasized that the increase reflects a positive response from the public and reiterated the ministry’s commitment to continue promoting cultural heritage to a wider audience through the nighttime program.
The nighttime museum program has seen a significant increase in visitor numbers, with 1,326,590 visitors, representing a 32% increase. The program allows visitors to experience historical and cultural heritage in a unique atmosphere, with sites such as Ephesus, Galata Tower, Hierapolis, and the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum being the most popular destinations.