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Maps for Historical, Cultural and Tourism Purposes

Maps not only help us find our way, but also help us understand the past, preserve our cultural heritage and effectively present our touristic values. Historical maps, cultural maps and thematic maps for tourism purposes are at the intersection of these three important areas, bringing together knowledge and experience. As Cartographero, the map solutions we offer in this field are a reflection of our academic and field-based professional knowledge.

Historical Maps

Historical maps present the geographical information and settlement structures of past periods with today's graphic quality. In particular:

  • Ancient city maps,

  • Ottoman period settlement plans,

  • War and expedition routes,

  • Historical trade routes

Maps created by remaining faithful to or redesigning original sources on topics such as these appeal to a wide range of users, from academics to museum curators.

Cultural Maps

Cultural maps represent the architectural, ethnographic, folkloric and sociological elements that reveal the identity of a region on a spatial level. These maps:

  • UNESCO cultural heritage sites,

  • Traditional living spaces,

  • Language, religion and belief maps,

  • Festivals, handicrafts and gastronomy routes

It visualizes cultural richness systematically by including

Maps for Tourism Purposes

These maps bring together the navigation, route planning and exploration elements that tourists need:

  • Tourist attractions,

  • Travel routes,

  • Accommodation, transportation and food and beverage points,

  • Hiking, cycling and cultural routes

It is prepared with a balance of information and visuals that prioritizes user experience. It can be used with interactive or printed versions.

The Cartographero Difference

Cartographero doesn’t just draw maps for historical, cultural and tourism purposes; it also provides academic consulting, local data work and visual storytelling support for each. Our difference lies in:

  • Original source research and archive scanning

  • Local government, museum and academic collaborations

  • Modern and readable design aesthetics

  • Mobile, interactive and offline compatible map versions

Create maps that bring the past to the present, visualize cultural richness, and support tourism with Cartographero.

Every map is a discovery...

History, culture and tourism are being remapped with Cartographero.

To get information about our Historical, Cultural and Tourism focused map solutions or to apply, you can contact us by filling out the form below.

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