It is amazing to see how the İki Nokta team, with the support of Google Türkiye, has reached the most remote corners of the country, photographing part of the Parhar Mountains in Trabzon as well as certain roads in the Taurus Mountains in Elazığ. They have managed to show the beauty of the Anatolian peninsula to everyone who opens Google Maps.
This is good progress, considering that for a long time Google only had street view of the main roads and provincial cities in Turkey. Every day, coverage of the country becomes much denser, unlocking wonderful views of regional parks and nature reserves.
Trabzon
Immerse yourself in the Parhar Mountains. Finally, the Google Maps team in Turkey has decided to cover this area in the north of the country, including areas around Altindere Valley National Park.
Gümüşhane
To begin with, most of the roads covered in this Turkish province are mountainous, reaching heights of over 1,400 meters, such as the area around Karaca Cave, one of the main tourist areas in Torul due to the erosion of limestone rocks. Alternatively, it is now possible to visit Tembeda Yaylası, an area used for hiking in Gözeler.
Meanwhile, in other parts of Gümüşhane, Google has taken on the task of extensively covering the area around Keçi Kalesi as well as Limni Lake Nature Park (Limni Gölü Tabiat Parkı).
Kayseri
The mapping subdivision for Google in Kayseri has brought us some surprises, such as 360-degree images around the Shrine of Sheikh Seyyed Ahmed Kumari Hazrat (Şeyh Seyyid Ahmet Kumari Hz. Türbesi) near Gök Mountain.
On the other hand, Google attempted to cover part of Mount Tekke, home to the Tomb of Sheikh Turesan Veli (Şeyh Turesan Veli Hz. Türbesi). Unfortunately, the drivers were unable to photograph this historic site, but coverage of at least some panoramic views around this area was added.
Among the districts that received increased coverage is Özvatan, where it is now possible to see a number of roads passing through picnic areas such as Zulhal Tunga, as well as the area around Kızılırmak, which crosses the Central Taurus Mountains (Orta Toroslar).
Sivas
Throughout August, several coverage upgrades have been reported around the northern part of the Sivas Province, including Doğanşar, one of the areas that had previously been neglected by the service. It is now possible to appreciate the natural beauty of one of the most scenic districts of this Turkish province, which it crosses. In particular, coverage extends to several natural areas in the district that are commonly used for hiking, such as the area around the Mezgitli Plateau.
It is now also possible to see official coverage around Dipsizgöl Şelalesi, literally Bottomless Lake Waterfall in Turkish.
Elazığ
Google Türkiye has revealed coverage in many more districts, including Palu, located in the east of the province, where around 70% of the terrain is mountainous. Drivers took on the task of photographing several scenic spots last May, including around Palu Fort, home to several historical inscriptions dating back to the Urartu period.
Niğde
This Turkish province has also seen significant expansion in terms of coverage, with Turkish drivers covering much of the area around Edikli this past June.
Giresun
Regarding this province in the Black Sea region, the drivers have photographed part of the Çıkrıkkapı Plateau for the first time, where the Stone Walls of Hacı Abdullah are located. These walls are very important to the history of Giresun, where they are believed to have been built around 1610, making them one of the oldest structures in the province.
