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Rings of hues
from radiant gold and crimson to lush green wrap around the hillsides
surrounding Igdir in eastern Turkey captivating onlookers.
Under the shadow
of Mount Agri, the Rainbow Hills (Gokkusagi Tepeleri) attract hikers,
photographers and nature aficionados from across Turkey and the world.
Owing its
vibrant landscape to its altitude and unique microclimate, the hill range has
lately caught many eyes on social media.
Nature
photographer Betul Oner was among those drawn to the region after catching a
glimpse on social media.
Describing it as
a "must-see" spot, Oner told Anadolu Agency that the region was
beautiful in each season.
"Many
people probably have no idea about this place. We took lovely photos on the
magical hills with their red summits and vista," she said.
Ilteris Kagan
Taskinsu, an athlete, said visitors coming from different parts of Turkey
immensely enjoyed their hikes and photo-safaris on the hills where they saw
nature and a "jamboree of color".
"Our friends
came to this place after seeing it on the news and on social media,"
Taskinsu told Anadolu Agency, adding that there were efforts to promote the
region for tourism. (AA)
