The historical tram running on Istanbul’s iconic İstiklal Avenue was halted due to the large crowds congesting the road. 

(Photo: Demirören News Agency)

Istanbul's historical peninsula was also flooded with visitors from Istanbul and surrounding provinces. The Hagia Sophia, Basicila Cistern, and Sultanahmet Mosque were among the popular hubs.

TRT News shared drone footage from the Eminönü district, where thousands are seen enjoying the fine weather on the shore of the Bosphorus. 

In the Amasra district in northwestern Turkey, officials had to limit vehicle entry into the historical peninsula. 

20,000 vehicles entered the town in a single day, blocking traffic and obstructing pedestrian flow in the town square.

In the southeastern Urfa and Antep provinces, the ancient site of Göbeklitepe and the Zeugma Mosaics Museum welcomed record numbers of visitors.