The Hidden Hero of Turkish Travertine: Premium Quality from Niğde Gökbez

Hello stone lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those passionate about architecture!

In 2026, travertine remains one of the most talked-about natural stones. But why? Because travertine isn’t just a stone; it’s a thousands-of-years-old work of natural art. Especially the travertines extracted in Turkey are known worldwide as “the best,” and they truly earn that title.

Today, I want to talk specifically about the Gökbez region of Niğde. The travertine blocks extracted from Hasmar Marble’s own quarries (a full 4 separate quarries!) with a monthly production exceeding 5,000 tons carry serious weight in the industry.

Why Choose Niğde Travertine?

So why do these stones stand out as “premium quality,” and why is Turkish travertine generally considered superior to others?

• Unique Natural Texture: Hasmar’s blocks have incredibly regular and aesthetically distributed pores. In light tones, you get warm beige-cream transitions with contrasting dark brown veins.
• Superior Durability: Its calcium carbonate composition makes it incredibly resistant to weather conditions, freezing, and wear. Hasmar Marble processes these in a 12,000 m² factory with strict quality control.
• Thermal & Sound Insulation: It keeps spaces cool in summer and warm in winter. It particularly stands out with its non-slip surface on wet floors like pool edges and bathrooms.
• Eco-Friendly Choice: Processed as it comes from nature with minimal chemicals. Hasmar carries out environmentally sensitive production with careful waste management.

Turkish travertine leads the world because nature gave us the most beautiful material, and we learned how to process it in the best way. Whether it’s a classic Mediterranean villa or an ultra-modern residential project; work done with this stone maintains its quality for years.