Abstract:
The aim of this study is to examine the phenomenon of vandalism with in the scope of tourism, to reveal
the vandal event soccurring in Nevşehir Province with pictures and interview sand to develop solutions
for its prevention. Within the scope of the study, literature review conducted by the researcher and then
the damages caused by vandalism to the environment were tried to reveal by the help of the photographs
taken in certain parts of Nevşehir. In the study, primary data were obtained from the interview with
three district mayors and two non-governmental organizations (NGO) representatives. In the analysis
of the collected data, descriptive analysis method, which is one of the qualitative research analysis
techniques, was preferred. According to the primary and secondary data obtained, it was concluded that
vandalism incidents were wide spread in Nevşehir province and that these behaviors caused serious
damage to natural and historical artifacts. Another noteworthy result is that there are problems in taking
the necessary measures due to the confusion of authority stemming from the presence of more than one
institution in decision-making position.
