
Introduced in Italy in 1986 as a response to the growing fast-food industry, the concept of "slow food" emerged.
The idea of slow food encourages regions to identify and use local foods, promoting production. This allows individuals to enjoy meals with family and friends, promoting a healthier way of eating.
Currently embraced by more than 50 countries, including Australia, this philosophy gained momentum in Italy with the initiation of the Cittaslow movement in 1999.
The movement aimed to preserve the unique characteristics of each town, offering its residents a higher quality of life.
The concept of Cittaslow is applicable to small towns with a population of less than 50,000.
These cities operate as community-managed systems with a focus on sustainability, continuous improvement, and renewal, rooted in the city's surroundings and local culture.
The goal of these cities is to foster the development of communities in a slow rhythm, where people can enjoy the vibrancy, life, and nature in a sustainable economic environment.
Akyaka (Muğla), Gökçeada (Çanakkale), Halfeti (Şanlıurfa), Köyceğiz (Muğla), Mudurnu (Bolu), Seferihisar (İzmir), and Uzundere (Erzurum) are among the 18 slow cities in Türkiye, known as the most visited ones.
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