Head of Turkish Municipality of Urfa: Palmyra is One of the Best Ancient Cities

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – 10:55 AM

Palmyra (SANA)

Head of Turkish Municipality of Urfa Mustafa Ciftji has described Palmyra as one of the best historical cities in the world.

Ciftji, who visited the ancient city of Palmyra with a delegation of mayors of a number of Turkish cities, said that this visit aimed at enhancing the special historical relations between Syrian and Turkish peoples.

For his part, Mayor of ancient Turkish Medit city al-Sayed Nacati stressed that Syria has attractive tourist sites.

He considered his visit to Palmyra an opportunity to get acquainted with this important cultural heritage.

The delegation underlined the importance of investing Palmyra for tourism.

Khaleda/ Idelbi.