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Image 2 Kruner’s Nuthatch (Sitta Krueperi) According to the International Union for Conserva-
tion of Nature (IUCN), it harbours important popu-
lations of 3 bird species, the Glede (Milvus milvus),
the Raven (Coracias garrulus), the Krtiper’s Nuthatch
(Sitta krueperi) and 2 mammal species. the Long-to-
ed Bat (Myotis capaccinii) and the Mehelyi Bat (Rhi-
nolophus mehelyi), which are categorized as “Vulne-
rable” according to the IUCN.

Image 3 Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera Rubra) The endemic Lir-shaped Bellflower (Campanula Ly-
rata subsp. Lyrata) and an orchid species called Red
Helleborine (Cephalanthera Rubra), which is protec-
ted under the “Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora”, live as
the princesses of these islands.

KAPIDAĞ PENINSULA

Kapıdağ Peninsula, which is connected to the ma-
Image 4 Kapıdağ Peninsula inland by an isthmus and was an island in ancient
times, has been the centre of attention of many his-
torians with its cultural richness and natural beau-
ties. The historian Herodotus mentioned the grapes,
olives and olive oil, and Evliyaçelebi mentioned the
healing waters of Zeytinli Island in his Travelogue.

With cultural values such as Kzykos Ancient City,
Zeytinli Island, Kirazlı Monastery and Narlı Church,
Kapıdağ peninsula is a candidate to be an important
star of cultural tourism and faith tourism.

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