
doi: 10.12944/cwe.9.2.33
Development of urbanization imposed many mental and physical stresses on citizens. Air Pollution, noise pollution, Overcrowding, cars and the lack of green space caused Urbanites to need to have more leisure time. These causes resulted in interests of authorities to tourism. Tourism plays an important role in both Increasing revenues and employment and cultural and social aspects. Geotopes and geological phenomenon including caves, canyons, valleys, fossil sites, beaches etc., as a geological heritage, can be examined as potential geosites in developing geotourism and establishing geoparks. The studied area has various Climatic and geomorphological heritage including glacial cirques, terrace, wandering rocks, canyons and cliffs, caves and springs reflecting the ancient climates. Hence, it can be introduced as a platform for more geographical research as a geosite. key words: Geotope, Geosite, Geotourism, Geopark.
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