AFYONKARAHİSAR CITY
Afyonkarahisar is a magnificent city with tourism potential with its archaeological remains reflecting the culture and art of civilizations since ancient times, centuries-old structures, caves formed over millions of years, fairy chimneys, thermal springs, natural beauties, archaeological sites, historical sites and cuisine. Afyonkarahisar has various tourist values , such as its hot springs, unique natural beauties, historical artefacts, alternative tourism diversity, cultural and religious tourism, festivals and festivities. Although it is located on the western side of Anatolia, it is a natural gate at a junction where highways and railways in the east-west and north-south directions intersect. The city also has many accommodation facilities due to the thermal hot springs. It also has the title of gastronomy city registered by UNESCO, mainly due to its rich culinary culture. Afyon also has an huge cattle breeding and poultry sector.
The marble quarries in the İscehisar district, formerly known as Docimeon, were operated during the ancient Roman period, and the marbles shaped in Sinada (Şuhut) were transported from Antalya to Rome by sea and used in the world-famous Roman structures and works that still exist today. It is known that Afyon White and Afyon Violet marbles were especially preferred in ancient Rome. Today, there are more than 200 working marble and natural stone quarries, around 1000 integrated facilities, medium-scale factories and small workshops in the Afyon region, especially in İscehisar, and approximately 30,000 people benefit from the ecosystem created by this sector. For all these reasons, it is known as the "Marble Capital of Anatolia". Numerous marble statues and works of art extracted from the region in the Afyon City Museum reflect a rich history of approximately 5 thousand years.
We are waiting for you to experience unforgettable moments and memories at the 12th International Marble and Natural Stone Congress and Exhibition (MERSEM'2025) held in Afyonkarahisar, the "Capital of Marble", and to show you the magnificent hosting of Afyonkarahisar.
