A project has been launched to restore an old Greek church located in the popular resort town of Bodrum. The Gara Church is within the boundaries of a tourism facility built by a private firm. The company has had a report prepared seeking ways to preserve and restore the church, which contains ancient mosaics, with the aim of opening the building to visitors. Dr Emine Tok of Ege University's art history department has said, "the mosaics, especially on the church floor, are the most important and rare kind. It is possible to restore the church and turn it into an asset for tourism. The building will not last long considering its current situation; it should be immediately be repaired."

Architect Ahmet Igdirligil has prepared a plan, titled the "Gara Church Culture and Art Museum," under which the building will be restored, the mosaics covered with glass and brightened and the church opened for worship if the necessary permission is received. With the construction of a cafeteria, handcrafts and souvenir stands and a parking lot this would become an ideal place to visit when you come to Bodrum.

Remzi Gungor, a tour operator from Bodrum has said the church should serve the public once again, "To have such a religious location in Bodrum, on land that has hosted hundreds of civilizations, will contribute not only to Bodrum and Bitez, but also be a turning point for cultural tourism efforts in Turkey. Such a project will highlight the ties between different cultures and religions, bringing them together, and will attract tourists from many countries, including neighbouring Greece."

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