The city with about 35,000 inhabitants is located in the southwest of Turkey in the province of Mugla. The Greek island of Kos by ship is only half an hour entfernt.Geografisch perspective, the coastal landscape Bodrum characterized by islands, peninsulas, bays and promontories. Nature has from the last foothills of the Taurus Mountains, a natural Southern Theatre formed in the Bodrum. The city has a marina and at the town about 30 km from the international airport Bodrum / Milas.
The city is mainly through the mausoleum of the Persian Satrap and King of Caria to build their lifetime it was known. The mausoleum was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and was probably destroyed by an earthquake. In the 15th Century was the St. Peter (from the crusaders built) to which the Ottomans until the 20th Century as a place of exile used. Today is known as Bodrum resort and artist colony, thanks to the poet and painter Cevat Sakir, who sat there in exile.
Bodrum has a very attractive underwater museum in the castle of St. Peter. Here is the absolute highlight of the ship Ulubrun a wreck from the Bronze Age, together with the equipment and cargo was lifted. From architectural perspective is the gateway to mention Myndos with parts of the city wall, a few temple remains and a theatre on the mountain slope. The characteristic white houses Bodrums withdraw round up the slopes. The Castle of St. Peter is completely preserved until today and has become one of the finest knights castles.
Tourism is the main source of income next to the boat. Meanwhile, the traditional sailing ships, a popular commodity whose demand due to the increasing tourism has increased. Bodrum has a warm and windreiches Mediterranean climate and is known for its crystal-clear sea water, its magnificent beaches with ideal conditions for surfers, divers and all other water sports. The rest of Turkey expected the tourists here is a lively night life at the port, in many small alleys (Krämer quarter) is lined with bars to discotheques. The city structure is on two upper floors which is limited in Bodrum only small hotels and bungalows and found no concrete buildings. Here is the charm of the old fishing village to this day, and that is precisely what makes it attractive Bodrum.
Thursday, August 21
Izmir - The Pearl of the Aegean Sea - Turkey
The Turkish metropolis and university city on the Aegean coast on the Gulf of Izmir, with an area of 12,012 square kilometers and a population of 3,500,000 million is also known as the "Pearl of the Aegean." It has the second largest port in the country and is the number of inhabitants, the third largest city in Turkey, while capital of the homonymous province Izmir. Formerly called the city of Smyrna (Greek name) and was until 1922 mainly inhabited by Greeks. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and famous poets such as Homer should have lived.
In geological terms, the city in a seismic region. The climate is in spring and autumn pleasantly tempered and therefore the best time. In high summer temperatures are unbearably hot to hot without wind. The winters are wechselhaftes weather, but the rare snowfall.
Those who visited the city, should be the symbol of the city the Clock Tower (Seeds Kulesi) on the Konak square with 24 m in height (in the late Ottoman Moorish-style) not to omit. Other sights include the Agora, Kadifekale (Castle), the Kemeralti Bazaar, the Balcova Thermal baths and Belkahve (hill Ataturk statue). In further vicinity are some important ruins sites and natural beauties (Ephesus with the Temple of Artemis, burial place of the Virgin Mary, Pergamon, Camalti Bird Paradise). The Kordonboyu is probably not only Izmir but also the world's longest bar. The cultural park with Zoologischem garden, open-air theatre and the exhibition site was destroyed on the ground built city and covers an area of 420.000km ². Within Turkey, Izmir as the most Western and modern city. In addition to the industrial sector can be found in Izmir but also the agricultural sector whose major exports petroleum products, chemicals and foodstuffs (figs, grapes) and some others.
The city is by car from the airport 18km away-Adnan Menderes Airport to reach. The sub-O30 ring road and now opened the subway also offer a good opportunity to move.
In geological terms, the city in a seismic region. The climate is in spring and autumn pleasantly tempered and therefore the best time. In high summer temperatures are unbearably hot to hot without wind. The winters are wechselhaftes weather, but the rare snowfall.
Those who visited the city, should be the symbol of the city the Clock Tower (Seeds Kulesi) on the Konak square with 24 m in height (in the late Ottoman Moorish-style) not to omit. Other sights include the Agora, Kadifekale (Castle), the Kemeralti Bazaar, the Balcova Thermal baths and Belkahve (hill Ataturk statue). In further vicinity are some important ruins sites and natural beauties (Ephesus with the Temple of Artemis, burial place of the Virgin Mary, Pergamon, Camalti Bird Paradise). The Kordonboyu is probably not only Izmir but also the world's longest bar. The cultural park with Zoologischem garden, open-air theatre and the exhibition site was destroyed on the ground built city and covers an area of 420.000km ². Within Turkey, Izmir as the most Western and modern city. In addition to the industrial sector can be found in Izmir but also the agricultural sector whose major exports petroleum products, chemicals and foodstuffs (figs, grapes) and some others.
The city is by car from the airport 18km away-Adnan Menderes Airport to reach. The sub-O30 ring road and now opened the subway also offer a good opportunity to move.
Istanbul - Secret capital of Turkey and former Constantinople
The world's only city, with its 1.538,77 sq. km and its population of 10,034,830 on two continents. It is not only the largest city but also cultural and economic centre of Turkey and was once under the name "Byzantion" by Greek colonists. With the outskirts live here almost twelve million people. Istanbul has a history dreitausendjährige and one of the oldest existing cities in the world. The city is divided into three areas, the old in the south of the city centre, the European side with the districts and Eminönü Fatih, the part north of the Golden Horn with the Beyoglu districts and Besiktas, the very European in character and the opposite on the Asian side lying Districts Üsküdar and Kadiköy. The seat of the patriarch of Constantinople is located in Istanbul and the residence of the archbishop of the Turkish-Orthodox community, the Armenian archbishop and the Turkish Chief Rabbi.
From a geographical perspective surrounds the southern Istanbul and the Bosporus by him in a Western (European part) and Eastern (Asian part) divided territory. The west left Bosporus Bay (Golden Horn) separates the European part lying in a southern peninsula with the historic Istanbul and the historic Galata in the northern city of subsequent parts. The Istanbul belonging to Prince's Islands (popular destination) is located in the south east of the city.
Geological Istanbul is considered near a grave breach s (African and Eurasian continental plates come together here) by the city regularly in larger intervals of earthquake. The next strong earthquake is by scientists for the year 2025 forecast. The climate is mild, moist maritime. The warmest season is reached in July and the coldest temperatures in January. The best time to travel to Istanbul to explore in the summer months because at that time reckon with weather resistant.
Istanbul city by Christian and Islamic religious buildings. The vast majority of the population, however, is committed to Islam. Other major religious minorities are the Greek Orthodox Christians and the Armenian Christians and the Sephardic Jews. Who through the streets of Istanbul migrates to reveal the many in the Ottoman tradition built wooden houses, which is typical of the city. Through the tremendous population growth that tradition could not be maintained, in recent decades, many highly built-up settlements (Gecekondus) was to absorb the increase.
For the cities of Istanbul travellers not only culture but also the possibility of a beach holiday aside to make appropriate places for this are Bakirköy, Sariyer and the Bosphorus and the city located outside the Prince's Islands, just to name a few. The island group gives the visitor an idyllic landscape with pine trees and pine forests, wooden summer mansions, horse-drawn carriages (motor vehicles are not allowed) and welcoming picturesque fishing restaurants. From Eminönü and Kartal are from the Prince's islands by ferry to reach. Sile a well-known Turkish seaside resort on the Black Sea (about 50km away from Istanbul) beckons with an offer of a nice holiday villages and hotels and its partially intact white sandy beaches.
At attractions and culture, the major city unzähliges offer. Well-known museums are the Topkapi Sarayi (ehm. Sultan's Palace), the Hagia Sophia (Church ehm.), the Chora Church, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art. In addition, many outbuildings of the many mosques have been converted into museums. For architecture lovers Istanbul offers a tremendous wealth of town planning, art and tourism major buildings. Some of them should be on the tour of Istanbul necessarily be visited, including the Hippodrome (At Meydani) from the 2nd Century, Constantine forum with the relic Constantine column, Seemauer on the Marmara Sea as well as several honorary columns and arches. Some churches and mosques have evolved over time almost unchanged survived and are now equipped museums. The Ottoman architecture is particularly well suited to the palaces and residences as well as the mosques and the large trading houses to see. Typical mosques from the Ottoman time, the early Mahmut Pasa Camii (oldest sustaining large mosque), Iskele Camii in Üsküdar and the Sultan Beyazit Camii to name just a few raised. Turkish bath (hamam) are found in Old Stambul the Cemberlitas Hamam, or hamam Galatasary in Beyoglu. The entire old city of Istanbul since 1985 belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A major problem, the World metropolis, however, the ever-growing waste problem and the pollution from industry and transport. Meanwhile, Istanbul to alternative energies such as natural gas and could even solutions to the waste problem and the traffic situation to improve. Unfortunately, the air pollution and water pollution still a concern of the current population of Istanbul. Nevertheless, Istanbul a vibrant cosmopolitan city with its own charm and a mix of different cultures Couleur absolutely worth a visit.
From a geographical perspective surrounds the southern Istanbul and the Bosporus by him in a Western (European part) and Eastern (Asian part) divided territory. The west left Bosporus Bay (Golden Horn) separates the European part lying in a southern peninsula with the historic Istanbul and the historic Galata in the northern city of subsequent parts. The Istanbul belonging to Prince's Islands (popular destination) is located in the south east of the city.
Geological Istanbul is considered near a grave breach s (African and Eurasian continental plates come together here) by the city regularly in larger intervals of earthquake. The next strong earthquake is by scientists for the year 2025 forecast. The climate is mild, moist maritime. The warmest season is reached in July and the coldest temperatures in January. The best time to travel to Istanbul to explore in the summer months because at that time reckon with weather resistant.
Istanbul city by Christian and Islamic religious buildings. The vast majority of the population, however, is committed to Islam. Other major religious minorities are the Greek Orthodox Christians and the Armenian Christians and the Sephardic Jews. Who through the streets of Istanbul migrates to reveal the many in the Ottoman tradition built wooden houses, which is typical of the city. Through the tremendous population growth that tradition could not be maintained, in recent decades, many highly built-up settlements (Gecekondus) was to absorb the increase.
For the cities of Istanbul travellers not only culture but also the possibility of a beach holiday aside to make appropriate places for this are Bakirköy, Sariyer and the Bosphorus and the city located outside the Prince's Islands, just to name a few. The island group gives the visitor an idyllic landscape with pine trees and pine forests, wooden summer mansions, horse-drawn carriages (motor vehicles are not allowed) and welcoming picturesque fishing restaurants. From Eminönü and Kartal are from the Prince's islands by ferry to reach. Sile a well-known Turkish seaside resort on the Black Sea (about 50km away from Istanbul) beckons with an offer of a nice holiday villages and hotels and its partially intact white sandy beaches.
At attractions and culture, the major city unzähliges offer. Well-known museums are the Topkapi Sarayi (ehm. Sultan's Palace), the Hagia Sophia (Church ehm.), the Chora Church, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art. In addition, many outbuildings of the many mosques have been converted into museums. For architecture lovers Istanbul offers a tremendous wealth of town planning, art and tourism major buildings. Some of them should be on the tour of Istanbul necessarily be visited, including the Hippodrome (At Meydani) from the 2nd Century, Constantine forum with the relic Constantine column, Seemauer on the Marmara Sea as well as several honorary columns and arches. Some churches and mosques have evolved over time almost unchanged survived and are now equipped museums. The Ottoman architecture is particularly well suited to the palaces and residences as well as the mosques and the large trading houses to see. Typical mosques from the Ottoman time, the early Mahmut Pasa Camii (oldest sustaining large mosque), Iskele Camii in Üsküdar and the Sultan Beyazit Camii to name just a few raised. Turkish bath (hamam) are found in Old Stambul the Cemberlitas Hamam, or hamam Galatasary in Beyoglu. The entire old city of Istanbul since 1985 belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A major problem, the World metropolis, however, the ever-growing waste problem and the pollution from industry and transport. Meanwhile, Istanbul to alternative energies such as natural gas and could even solutions to the waste problem and the traffic situation to improve. Unfortunately, the air pollution and water pollution still a concern of the current population of Istanbul. Nevertheless, Istanbul a vibrant cosmopolitan city with its own charm and a mix of different cultures Couleur absolutely worth a visit.
Monday, August 18
Islam in Turkey
Islam has its very nature, always in accordance with an important influence on policy had defined it. The secular were always at the same time the spiritual rulers, or at least largely conducted by them. A war in Islam was therefore - as well as the Christian crusades in the Middle Ages - always a holy war, led to the interests of God's sake, to enforce its objectives, to strengthen its power.
The shamanistic Turks were already in the 2nd Half of the 10th Century, when they still lived in Central Asia, converted to Islam. After the 11th Century migrated to the west and gradually Anatolia reign to their area had been gradually the driving force behind its spread. In the year 1453 conquered the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet I. Constantinople, making the collapse of the empire oströmischen was sealed, and as Selim I. in 1517 had conquered Cairo, he was the caliph (successor to the Prophet), the supreme ruler of the Muslims in the whole world. The Turks then for centuries formed the spearhead of Islam "in its name unterwarfen large areas in Africa, Asia and Europe. The Ottoman Empire was in this sense less of a "Turkish" as a Muslim, in which the Sultan "in the name of God" was.
As Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the successful conclusion of the Turkish Liberation War in 1924 the Caliphate abschaffte, he put the influence of Islam close borders, separated by western model state and religious power. ATATÜRK oppressed is not the religion as such, like many of his enemies then and now again claim, but denied the influence of Islam in the secular power, thus ensuring the creation of a modern society, which, given the self-understanding of Islam and the conviction of many Creditors revolutionary course. Until today, the objective of the founder of modern Turkey is not yet fully implemented, the Reislamisierungstendenzen in the country are proof of this.
In Turkey, Jews and Christians full freedom of religion and special rights. There are churches and synagogues, Christian and Jewish schools and hospitals. The office of the Patriarchs, the Oberhauptes the Greek Orthodox Church, is located in Istanbul. The large majority of Turkish citizens, however, is Muslim, most of them belong to the Sunni and about 20% of alewitischen confession.
The shamanistic Turks were already in the 2nd Half of the 10th Century, when they still lived in Central Asia, converted to Islam. After the 11th Century migrated to the west and gradually Anatolia reign to their area had been gradually the driving force behind its spread. In the year 1453 conquered the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet I. Constantinople, making the collapse of the empire oströmischen was sealed, and as Selim I. in 1517 had conquered Cairo, he was the caliph (successor to the Prophet), the supreme ruler of the Muslims in the whole world. The Turks then for centuries formed the spearhead of Islam "in its name unterwarfen large areas in Africa, Asia and Europe. The Ottoman Empire was in this sense less of a "Turkish" as a Muslim, in which the Sultan "in the name of God" was.
As Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the successful conclusion of the Turkish Liberation War in 1924 the Caliphate abschaffte, he put the influence of Islam close borders, separated by western model state and religious power. ATATÜRK oppressed is not the religion as such, like many of his enemies then and now again claim, but denied the influence of Islam in the secular power, thus ensuring the creation of a modern society, which, given the self-understanding of Islam and the conviction of many Creditors revolutionary course. Until today, the objective of the founder of modern Turkey is not yet fully implemented, the Reislamisierungstendenzen in the country are proof of this.
In Turkey, Jews and Christians full freedom of religion and special rights. There are churches and synagogues, Christian and Jewish schools and hospitals. The office of the Patriarchs, the Oberhauptes the Greek Orthodox Church, is located in Istanbul. The large majority of Turkish citizens, however, is Muslim, most of them belong to the Sunni and about 20% of alewitischen confession.
Sunday, August 17
Antalya - City in Turkey
The Turkish city of about 600,000 inhabitants, lies on the Mediterranean, in the so-called Turkish Riviera and is the capital of the homonymous province of Antalya, while the eighth largest city of Turkey. The minaret of the city centre are Yivli Minare mosque is the symbol and was in the 13th Century. The domestic airport is a strong frequentiertes goal here every year about 5 million tourists. Antalya is a popular tourist centre, particularly by German tourists, as well as the nearby cities of Belek and Kemer.
Antalya The story says that the city Byzantine period an important center of Christianity. After this time, the city was in possession of a so-called Feibeuters
(Aldo Branford Dino). After several power struggles eventually moved the Sultan of rum Kay Khosrau 1207 in Antalya and in the 14th Century, the city then under Ottoman rule.
Those who visited the city, and except sun, beach and the sea like to know more about Antalya would like to know, should be dedicated to the cultural side. Attractions is the Hadrianstor at the Ataturk Caddesi (the only preserved entrance to the ancient city) in which both sides along the city walls were. It is reminiscent of a Roman triumphal arch.
Antalya The story says that the city Byzantine period an important center of Christianity. After this time, the city was in possession of a so-called Feibeuters
(Aldo Branford Dino). After several power struggles eventually moved the Sultan of rum Kay Khosrau 1207 in Antalya and in the 14th Century, the city then under Ottoman rule.
Those who visited the city, and except sun, beach and the sea like to know more about Antalya would like to know, should be dedicated to the cultural side. Attractions is the Hadrianstor at the Ataturk Caddesi (the only preserved entrance to the ancient city) in which both sides along the city walls were. It is reminiscent of a Roman triumphal arch.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The Turkish Republic with the capital Nicosia and an area of 3,355 sq. km has about 260,000 inhabitants. The Turkish Republic is the official language in a state north of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus island, but not the internationally recognized as a state, except by Turkey and Bangladesh.
Geographically, the entire island of Cyprus, the easternmost island in the Mediterranean. Between the Greek and Turkish parts are still the British military bases, representing about 4% of the land claim. After Sicily, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. The Turkish mainland is from the south coast about 75 km from the west coast of Syria is about 95 km and Egypt about 320 km. Cyprus and thus also of Northern Cyprus is geographically the interface between Europe, Asia and Africa. On the island there are two mountain ranges (Besparmak and Troodosgebirge). Highest mountain is the Olympos (1.952m) in Troodosgebirge in the southern inland. Along the 671 km coast line you will find extensive sand and gravel beaches but also steeply sloping rocky coastline with pretty bays.
Demo Graphically define the population in part from Cyprus-Turks, who before jahrhunderten on the island have taken root but due to the Cyprus conflict in their home villages in the south had to leave Cyprus and northern Cyprus and relocated to another part of the Greek Cypriots, which in turn from the north to the south of the island had been distributed. The occupation of northern Cyprus by the Turkish army moved many people from the Turkish mainland there, because the Republic of Northern Cyprus granted them citizenship.
The Republic of Cyprus came into effect on 01 May 2004 the EU and the so-called Green Line (demilitarized zone between the two parts of the country) was completely ignored by Brussels. Due to the position of the EU island of Cyprus as a whole to have and not as separate states, it was possible that EU citizens in the north to the island, the southern border to cross without Strafkonventionen and further to the south of Cyprus travel.
Geographically, the entire island of Cyprus, the easternmost island in the Mediterranean. Between the Greek and Turkish parts are still the British military bases, representing about 4% of the land claim. After Sicily, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. The Turkish mainland is from the south coast about 75 km from the west coast of Syria is about 95 km and Egypt about 320 km. Cyprus and thus also of Northern Cyprus is geographically the interface between Europe, Asia and Africa. On the island there are two mountain ranges (Besparmak and Troodosgebirge). Highest mountain is the Olympos (1.952m) in Troodosgebirge in the southern inland. Along the 671 km coast line you will find extensive sand and gravel beaches but also steeply sloping rocky coastline with pretty bays.
Demo Graphically define the population in part from Cyprus-Turks, who before jahrhunderten on the island have taken root but due to the Cyprus conflict in their home villages in the south had to leave Cyprus and northern Cyprus and relocated to another part of the Greek Cypriots, which in turn from the north to the south of the island had been distributed. The occupation of northern Cyprus by the Turkish army moved many people from the Turkish mainland there, because the Republic of Northern Cyprus granted them citizenship.
The Republic of Cyprus came into effect on 01 May 2004 the EU and the so-called Green Line (demilitarized zone between the two parts of the country) was completely ignored by Brussels. Due to the position of the EU island of Cyprus as a whole to have and not as separate states, it was possible that EU citizens in the north to the island, the southern border to cross without Strafkonventionen and further to the south of Cyprus travel.
The ancient Pergamon - Today Bergama
The ancient city is located near the coast of Asia Minor. She is known for the second library to Alexandria during the ancient time. Its ancient name is derived from the legend parchment (from fine calf skin), which have been invented here. This legend is questionable because much remains found earlier parchment.
The most famous building is the Pergamon Altar, which is now in Berlin's Pergamon museum and no longer on the territory of the ancient city.
At the beginning of the new millennium, the world public opinion to any other large place of worship called Allianoi 20km away from Pergamon city carefully. Since this is still in the exploration steckende place of worship of water of a nearby dam will be flooded in 2005 has even turned the EU and seeks to save the site. Who wanted to know the archaeological traces of antiquity on, you should get a stop.
The most famous building is the Pergamon Altar, which is now in Berlin's Pergamon museum and no longer on the territory of the ancient city.
At the beginning of the new millennium, the world public opinion to any other large place of worship called Allianoi 20km away from Pergamon city carefully. Since this is still in the exploration steckende place of worship of water of a nearby dam will be flooded in 2005 has even turned the EU and seeks to save the site. Who wanted to know the archaeological traces of antiquity on, you should get a stop.
Troy - Northwest Turkey
The city of antiquity was the landscape of Troy in northwest Turkey on Hellespont Pont in Canakkale. The city on the Dardanelles in antiquity controlled access to the Black Sea and brought Troy collected by the Wegzoll wealth. The Iliad by Homer made the ground by the story of the Trojan War world. Even in the Roman Empire were the legendary heroes of Troy highly revered but with the beginning of the Christian Middle Ages, the city lost importance and its history fell into oblivion. UNESCO said the excavation site in 1998, a World Heritage Site.
In 1868, the German amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in the level of Troas to see if the legendary Troy for it. He was sentenced to not only find and wanted to leave but then trief to Frank Calvert, Schliemann was convinced of his theory that the ruins of Homer's Troy on the hill of Hisarlik, had hidden. The most spectacular Fund Schliemann was the so-called Priam's Treasure, a gold treasure for a long time Antique Museum in Berlin and was kept after the Second World War as looted art in the former USSR was brought. The fund provided Schliemann of science and archaeology worldwide reputation and archaeology was finally as a serious scientific discipline recognised.
The excavations showed the Troy of the Early Bronze Age (5000 BC) to the late populated. The city had more far-reaching raids survived but their settlement ended with some severe earthquakes towards the end of the 5 century. It was a variety of theories in the course of time over this city. The excavations were only in 1988 again occupied by an international team under the German Prähistoriker Manfred Korfmann. His theory has triggered a discussion among the ancient scientists showed what the core to the size and importance of the late Troy shot. The research and excavations were Korfmann's death in August 2005 by Ernst Pernicka as scientific director of the Troy project continued and ongoing. We want the 18-year series of excavations to end now.
In 1868, the German amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in the level of Troas to see if the legendary Troy for it. He was sentenced to not only find and wanted to leave but then trief to Frank Calvert, Schliemann was convinced of his theory that the ruins of Homer's Troy on the hill of Hisarlik, had hidden. The most spectacular Fund Schliemann was the so-called Priam's Treasure, a gold treasure for a long time Antique Museum in Berlin and was kept after the Second World War as looted art in the former USSR was brought. The fund provided Schliemann of science and archaeology worldwide reputation and archaeology was finally as a serious scientific discipline recognised.
The excavations showed the Troy of the Early Bronze Age (5000 BC) to the late populated. The city had more far-reaching raids survived but their settlement ended with some severe earthquakes towards the end of the 5 century. It was a variety of theories in the course of time over this city. The excavations were only in 1988 again occupied by an international team under the German Prähistoriker Manfred Korfmann. His theory has triggered a discussion among the ancient scientists showed what the core to the size and importance of the late Troy shot. The research and excavations were Korfmann's death in August 2005 by Ernst Pernicka as scientific director of the Troy project continued and ongoing. We want the 18-year series of excavations to end now.
Turkish bath - Hamam - Turkish baths
This bath is a kind of sauna in the predominantly Arab area, the Iranian cultural circle and of course in Turkey can attest. The hammam is an important part of Islamic culture, and also bathing in Western Europe under the name "Turkish bath".
The difference to the well-known Finnish sauna is that the Hamam no dry sauna is but a steam bath, which often consists of marble and a circular deck area in the middle of the room (navel stone). In the public Hamams is separated by gender. It has either separate premises or the use of time for the visit of women and men varies. In the hotel facilities in Turkey can often Hamams share. Those who visited the Turkish bath gets a towel as a so-called loincloth (Pestemal). Within the facility are usually found on the walls a variety of sink with hot and cold water with which you regularly übergießt or by a swimming champion (Tellak) übergießen.
It is also next to the sauna much for the body and beauty treatments done. The men shave here often and the women epilieren her body in Islam is the removal of axillary or pubic hair obligation. For additional payment is also often massages or peelings. When peeling the skin by rubbing with Kese (rough glove from wild silk or goat hair) cleaned.
The Hamam serves alongside the cleansing ritual, the physical and mental relaxation and therefore follows the visit of the Turkish spa is a period of calm in a cooler room.
In Turkey can be found almost everywhere a bid either in the hotel or in separate facilities to Hamams.
The difference to the well-known Finnish sauna is that the Hamam no dry sauna is but a steam bath, which often consists of marble and a circular deck area in the middle of the room (navel stone). In the public Hamams is separated by gender. It has either separate premises or the use of time for the visit of women and men varies. In the hotel facilities in Turkey can often Hamams share. Those who visited the Turkish bath gets a towel as a so-called loincloth (Pestemal). Within the facility are usually found on the walls a variety of sink with hot and cold water with which you regularly übergießt or by a swimming champion (Tellak) übergießen.
It is also next to the sauna much for the body and beauty treatments done. The men shave here often and the women epilieren her body in Islam is the removal of axillary or pubic hair obligation. For additional payment is also often massages or peelings. When peeling the skin by rubbing with Kese (rough glove from wild silk or goat hair) cleaned.
The Hamam serves alongside the cleansing ritual, the physical and mental relaxation and therefore follows the visit of the Turkish spa is a period of calm in a cooler room.
In Turkey can be found almost everywhere a bid either in the hotel or in separate facilities to Hamams.
The limestone interval terraces of Pamukkale
Pamukkale a village in south-western Turkey near the city of Denizli has known about this place where hot springs limestone by this impressive limestone terraces interval may have caused. These terraces are on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
The result, these limestone terraces by the Calciumhydrogencarbonat saturated with water. The escape of carbon dioxide from the water, the solubility limit and it is white calcium carbonate in the form of travertine.
In the past, the hotel built above the terraces were demolished again, as this through the use of thermal water in the forfeiture beneficiary. With the help of a new irrigation system tries to the terraces of Pamukkale back to its original white state.
The result, these limestone terraces by the Calciumhydrogencarbonat saturated with water. The escape of carbon dioxide from the water, the solubility limit and it is white calcium carbonate in the form of travertine.
In the past, the hotel built above the terraces were demolished again, as this through the use of thermal water in the forfeiture beneficiary. With the help of a new irrigation system tries to the terraces of Pamukkale back to its original white state.
The Turkish Rivers
It is the most popular holiday region of Turkey for English tourists. The area with approximately 120 km of coastline extends over the southern coast of Antalya in the west to Cape Anamur in the east. Alanya is an important addition to Antalya city in this tourist area and the Turkish Riviera is one of the tourist centres of the country. The advantage is its very mild climate, the sea is even in October pleasantly warm, if you are lucky, you can even bathe in December yet. A popular recreation area for locals, especially the nearby Taurus Mountains. On the beaches of the Turkish Riviera can be found almost everywhere a wide range of water sports. Culture must also not lacking in this area is to visit the ruins of Perge, the Greek theater in Side, the Roman theatre in Aspendos or a tour of the city Anamur. Ideal times are the months of April to the end of June and then again at the end of September to November. The months of July and August are very hot and therefore not necessarily recommended.
Monday, August 11
The Kumru-Cesme
“Kumru” is a sandwich fabricated from blazon of bread, which is different to the Çeşme arena of Turkey and in accurate the Ilica district, area you can acquisition lots of Kumru stalls and restaurants, generally accessible able-bodied into the aboriginal hours of the morning.
The aliment is fabricated from 100% accustomed articles no additives are acclimated and afterwards the chef has been fabricated it is accustomed to blow so the aggrandize can assignment whilst occasionally actuality biconcave in a Grape Juice artefact accepted locally as “Pekmez.”
The accomplished chef is again broiled boring in a “kara firin” which reduces the aggregate by 10% and drives out all impurities. The final aftereffect is a tasty, accustomed and authentic Kumru aliment Roll.
The Kumru aliment is again abounding with a alternative of Sucuk, ham, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and added appetizing capacity afore actuality broiled over a charcoal barbecue and served.
Competition is aerial and as a aftereffect so is the quality, a appointment to Çesme / Ilica can not be complete after sampling one of these adorable sandwiches
The aliment is fabricated from 100% accustomed articles no additives are acclimated and afterwards the chef has been fabricated it is accustomed to blow so the aggrandize can assignment whilst occasionally actuality biconcave in a Grape Juice artefact accepted locally as “Pekmez.”
The accomplished chef is again broiled boring in a “kara firin” which reduces the aggregate by 10% and drives out all impurities. The final aftereffect is a tasty, accustomed and authentic Kumru aliment Roll.
The Kumru aliment is again abounding with a alternative of Sucuk, ham, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and added appetizing capacity afore actuality broiled over a charcoal barbecue and served.
Competition is aerial and as a aftereffect so is the quality, a appointment to Çesme / Ilica can not be complete after sampling one of these adorable sandwiches
Saturday, August 9
Bodrum, Turkey with Valtur
A Bodrum Turkey Classic holiday signed Valtur
The village Valtur, the line Classic, is located on a picturesque promontory on the coast of southwestern Turkey, 20 km from the city of Bodrum. The structure, 10 years ago, was found and restored by Valtur three years ago. It offers an opportunity to relax, but also to practice sailing (wind here is a constant presence) and to establish a contact with an ancient civilization which, although now entirely up to the Western standards, retains many of undisturbed its traditional characteristics.
The flight was a direct flight with Airfly from Milan Malpensa (takes about three hours), but there are also direct links with Rome, Catania, Verona. The treatment board is comfortable but not luxurious.
The airport: the airport of Bodrum / Milas is small but very modern and comfortable.
The village Valtur
And 'open from May to September. As a small, but very well equipped, winds on terraces along a slight slope that ends in the small inlet where the beach is located. The plant is still green inside recently, but already allows a discreet flowering and good grey areas. The payments for services not included are made with a Quick pay that is delivered upon arrival.
The position: enjoys a privileged view on a coast full of promontories and inlets. It is less than an hour from both the city of Bodrum.
The rooms are about 202, located both in the main structure (which also houses the reception, a bar and a restaurant) or in small bungalows in stone. All are equipped with porch or balcony. They are of medium size, furnished with taste, but a lot of simplicity, equipped with air conditioning, fridges, television, telephone. There are two suites that have large terraces with panoramic views.
The bathrooms are medium size, with bath and shower, hair dryer. No provision is made for the supply of products courtesy.
Reception: efficient sort in the arrival of many contemporary guests is in direct liaison with the office of booking of excursions, boutiques and a bar.
The restaurants are two, both in facing a swimming pool, both a self service, with a buffet rich and varied. They square tables for eight, so as to facilitate the socialization of the guests. That is very wide, with a large area outdoors, the second in direct connection to the beach, is smaller: it is therefore necessary to book in advance. Late in the evening becomes pizzeria and disco.
The bars are three. The largest, in central body that also houses the reception, allows on a terrace overlooking the picturesque backdrop. Another is next to the second restaurant and a third is on the beach.
The theatre: in tribute traditional architecture of the place, is a true amphitheatre, very close to the sea. The shows are good, managed by the animators.
The beach rather thin, about 200 metres long, at the bottom of a deep bay, is a little 'suffocated. It is made up of real sand, but by a rock a little 'earthy. But the water is crystal clear and colors drugs. Good budget of umbrellas and chairs. You can practise beach volleyball and rent the equipment for snorkeling. A short boat allows exits from the bay.
Pools: three are on different levels: the largest is at the reception, the second on the same terrace, slightly above the level of the beach, which houses one of the restaurants. A third is inside the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center: the setting characteristic of turkish bath. But there are also sauna, gym and reserved beds for the various treatments.
Communications: all mobile phones have coverage; Internet is only on request and the connection is intermittent.
Activities: there is a simple but functional hosting three small clubs that can accommodate children, divided according to age, from 5 years to 16. The three tennis courts (unfortunately in a very windy area) are also lit at night. There is also a field for archery, table tennis, a rudimentary bowls.
But the strong point are the water sports: you can use, with the instructor or alone, canoes and a considerable number of sailboats of various tonnage and levels of difficulty.
The excursions
A Bodrum. You can bring in this lively seaside resort with a shuttle leaving every half hour from the village. But Bodrum was also the ancient Halicarnassus, and if the famous Mausoleum, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only ruins remain tell, there is however to visit a castle Templar which houses archeological remains recovered from the sea.
A Ephesus. By departing from the reception four hour bus to a center of great archaeological significance, are still visible throughout the plan and a large part of monuments of a big port centre of the classical theatre from the houses of pleasure, decorated with fountains of statues.
A Turgutreis or Milas. By departing from the reception an hour bus door to these centres where children on certain days there is a picturesque market.
Around the Baie Blue. With departure dall'imbarcadero beach next to a boat vagabonda for nearby creeks. It 'an opportunity to dive in crystal clear waters and see how vast and yet uncontaminated this frastagliatissima coast.
The village Valtur, the line Classic, is located on a picturesque promontory on the coast of southwestern Turkey, 20 km from the city of Bodrum. The structure, 10 years ago, was found and restored by Valtur three years ago. It offers an opportunity to relax, but also to practice sailing (wind here is a constant presence) and to establish a contact with an ancient civilization which, although now entirely up to the Western standards, retains many of undisturbed its traditional characteristics.
The flight was a direct flight with Airfly from Milan Malpensa (takes about three hours), but there are also direct links with Rome, Catania, Verona. The treatment board is comfortable but not luxurious.
The airport: the airport of Bodrum / Milas is small but very modern and comfortable.
The village Valtur
And 'open from May to September. As a small, but very well equipped, winds on terraces along a slight slope that ends in the small inlet where the beach is located. The plant is still green inside recently, but already allows a discreet flowering and good grey areas. The payments for services not included are made with a Quick pay that is delivered upon arrival.
The position: enjoys a privileged view on a coast full of promontories and inlets. It is less than an hour from both the city of Bodrum.
The rooms are about 202, located both in the main structure (which also houses the reception, a bar and a restaurant) or in small bungalows in stone. All are equipped with porch or balcony. They are of medium size, furnished with taste, but a lot of simplicity, equipped with air conditioning, fridges, television, telephone. There are two suites that have large terraces with panoramic views.
The bathrooms are medium size, with bath and shower, hair dryer. No provision is made for the supply of products courtesy.
Reception: efficient sort in the arrival of many contemporary guests is in direct liaison with the office of booking of excursions, boutiques and a bar.
The restaurants are two, both in facing a swimming pool, both a self service, with a buffet rich and varied. They square tables for eight, so as to facilitate the socialization of the guests. That is very wide, with a large area outdoors, the second in direct connection to the beach, is smaller: it is therefore necessary to book in advance. Late in the evening becomes pizzeria and disco.
The bars are three. The largest, in central body that also houses the reception, allows on a terrace overlooking the picturesque backdrop. Another is next to the second restaurant and a third is on the beach.
The theatre: in tribute traditional architecture of the place, is a true amphitheatre, very close to the sea. The shows are good, managed by the animators.
The beach rather thin, about 200 metres long, at the bottom of a deep bay, is a little 'suffocated. It is made up of real sand, but by a rock a little 'earthy. But the water is crystal clear and colors drugs. Good budget of umbrellas and chairs. You can practise beach volleyball and rent the equipment for snorkeling. A short boat allows exits from the bay.
Pools: three are on different levels: the largest is at the reception, the second on the same terrace, slightly above the level of the beach, which houses one of the restaurants. A third is inside the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center: the setting characteristic of turkish bath. But there are also sauna, gym and reserved beds for the various treatments.
Communications: all mobile phones have coverage; Internet is only on request and the connection is intermittent.
Activities: there is a simple but functional hosting three small clubs that can accommodate children, divided according to age, from 5 years to 16. The three tennis courts (unfortunately in a very windy area) are also lit at night. There is also a field for archery, table tennis, a rudimentary bowls.
But the strong point are the water sports: you can use, with the instructor or alone, canoes and a considerable number of sailboats of various tonnage and levels of difficulty.
The excursions
A Bodrum. You can bring in this lively seaside resort with a shuttle leaving every half hour from the village. But Bodrum was also the ancient Halicarnassus, and if the famous Mausoleum, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only ruins remain tell, there is however to visit a castle Templar which houses archeological remains recovered from the sea.
A Ephesus. By departing from the reception four hour bus to a center of great archaeological significance, are still visible throughout the plan and a large part of monuments of a big port centre of the classical theatre from the houses of pleasure, decorated with fountains of statues.
A Turgutreis or Milas. By departing from the reception an hour bus door to these centres where children on certain days there is a picturesque market.
Around the Baie Blue. With departure dall'imbarcadero beach next to a boat vagabonda for nearby creeks. It 'an opportunity to dive in crystal clear waters and see how vast and yet uncontaminated this frastagliatissima coast.
Friday, August 8
Perge Ruins, Guide Books, Hotels, Golfing Raradise
Perge is an important city of ancient Pamphylian, and is located 18 km far from Antalya. Perge was originally developed by the Hittites in 1500 BC
Perge has also religional importance for the Catholics. BECAUSE Paul preached some of his first sermons here. The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, other carvings from around the city are in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see the beautiful city gate, flanked by two majestic towers, a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths and a gymnasium.
Swimmers and sunbathers alike enjoy Belek, a modern luxury Holiday Center and golfers' paradise, 40 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club is situated in Belek has a variety of water sports and a championship 18-hole golf course and a 9-hole Academy Course. Visitors can sample of Turkey some of the best cuisine and enjoy open-air disco for evening entertainment. A fotogenen Seljuk bridge crosses the river Kopru out of the way to Aspendos. The road past the Aspendos Jewelry Center at the Aspendos theater the best preserved ancient theatres, with 15000 seats. Even today, the theater galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect's success. Nearby are the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.
And if you ever wondered how gold dust is a fine work of art or how precious stones are engraved, be sure to visit the Aspendos Jewelry Center, where jewellery can be observed at every stage in the large workshop.
Karain Cave Guide
The cave is located 30 km. North, north-west of Antalya. It is on the eastern slope of Mount Katran in the field of western Taurus Mountains. Because the city during the period Cratese limestone, its height is 430m and 150m from the sea by the travertine level. The plane is through the downfall, is one of the largest travertine plais in the world. There are fine water sources, where the plains meet the mountains. Geomorphological and geological research in recent years shown a lake in the middle of the level in the Pleistocene, and many open-air settlements in the Palaeolithic Age. This is demonstrated by the fossils of hippopotamus bones and shells of Invertebrata in the fauna of the Karain Cave. The location of the cave is near the Strait of Cubuk this is an important passage linking the Mediterranean region with inner Anatolia and the region of lakes. Karain is a complex of caves rather than a single cave. It consists of many chambers. These chambers are separated by walls and calcite tight curve and corridors. Stalactites and stalagmites enriches the wonderful appearance of the cave. On the outer surface of the cave, there are many niches and Greek inscriptions. The cave is Prof.Dr.Isin Yalcinkaya in collaboration with the University of Liege and some other foreign universities.
Yivli Minaret and Kesik Minare mosque Antalya Guide
Yivli Minaret (Alaaddin Mosque, Center):
It is located in the centre of Antalya. It is the Alaaddin minaret of the mosque, was converted into a mosque in 1230 by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubad.Catching his eyes at first glance, Yivli Minaret as a symbol of the city. As its structure is cut in slices of bricks, and built with 8 pieces of semi-finished - cylindrical form, it is known as Yivli Minaret. Very thick body had won an aesthetic structure under this grooves. Turquoise and dark blue coloured Allah, and Mohammed words are written, each direction of the floor.
Kesik Minare Mosque (Korkut Mosque - Cami - i Kebir, Center):
Seljuk-term work of art, the mosque was built earlier than Panagelia church on behalf of the Virgin of Byzantium during the 5th AD, and turned into a mosque by Şehzade Korkut during Bayezit II. It is also known as Korkut mosque or Cami-i Kebir, for this reason. It will be renamed as Kesik minaret of the mosque was destroyed after a fire in 1851.
Antalya and ruins of Aspendos Theater Guide
"The discovery of the old spelling"
One of the main cities Pamphylian, Aspendos is now in a small border town Kadriye Mediterranean, in the east of Antalya. Residence of the magnificent ancient theater with its excellent acoustics and beautiful structure, Kadriye, where the river Eurymedon (Köprçay) meets the sea. You can find Aspendos amphitheatre, the best preserved ancient theater, with seating for 15000; Belkýs aqueducts and Belkýs bridge, the architectural masterpieces from the ancient Romans is located about 50 km. east of Antalya, at the cradle of the fascinating nature. Do you feel ready to lose yourself in the charming secrets of the millennia-old art, history and vast, peaceful stretch of green? In the near constant sunshine will take you to Aspendos.
Transportation
Buses from Antalya or Side / Manavgat are the most reliable form of transport. There is no direct transport to Aspendos, you have to climb into the Belkýs intersection and take a taxi to the Buyuk Belkýs village where you will find a wide selection of historic places. Four taxis in the intersection and taxi drivers speak both English and German and redirect all the way.
Along the road from the crossing after Aspendos theater, you will see, cafes and restaurants where traditional Mediterranean kebabs and pastries. Within ten minutes, you will see, first breathtaking view of historical Belkıs (Aspendos) bridge. When you are on the way with his own car, very careful when you are the driving force Aspendos and the village of Belkis. It is prohibited to build new buildings, almost all of the city is under protection. Therefore, the roads to be repaired.
First stop is the bridge of Belkıs, where you can find charming tea gardens and country restaurants. The road, on the Aspendos is much better, but the way the aqueduct and the village Belkýs looks like a disaster. In addition, if you want to see historical works of art you have to walk on the peaks and mountains. If you want to stay longer in this area, you may prefer to stay in Belek, which is a place nearby. Belek has more opportunities for housing and recreation in comparison to Kadriye. Belek also has a beach.
You can hire cars, which is an excellent way to see the region as long as you care for children on the streets.
Photographs of Aspendos
History
Aspendos was founded by Greek colonists from Argos, who came to Pamphylia after the Trojan war for 13rd Century BC. Soon the city was an important trading center and was one of the first cities in the region to strike coinage under his own name. In the 6th Century BC, King Croesus Lydian conquest of the city. Persians dominated Aspendos, after they won the battle with Lydians. In 467 BC, Lydians got the city back with a surprise attack. But their domination did not last long, Persians attacked and took over.
Aspendos was dominated by Alexander the Great, "used the city as a base in the 3rd Century before Christ. When he died, the Kingdom of Pergamum Aspendians decided until the Roman Empire expanded in the region. In the 2nd and 3 AC century, with wine and olive trees all around yards, Aspendos and got wealthier richer. Built in 2nd AC century during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Aspendos theater is a product of cultural and economic prosperity. Aspendos theater was designed by architect Zenon, and according to inscriptions on them, as a gift of two brothers, Crispin Curtius and Curtius Auspicatus that Roman gods and the imperial house. The famous aqueduct was in the same period of a local architect and the ruler.
Aspendos was gifted by nature with such fertile soil and the river Eurymedon, where the dealers took ships to the Mediterranean. It is also said that the city had the strongest horse time that were exported in western Mediterranean region.
Seljuk Turks settled in the region in the 13th Century and the beautiful restored Theater, while it as a place of Governors. During the reign of the Ottomans, the historical value of the region has not been noticed.
Aspendos was known throughout the world after the First World War and the theater was restored in the 1930s.
High season
A Mediterranean climate has wet winters and dry summers. In Aspendos, the climate is characterized by excessive summer temperatures and mild winters. For the long hours of sightseeing, visiting Aspendos attempt in May or June. If the sandy beaches and swimming, what attracts you, then please note that the summer lasts until November in the region.
Highlights
The most important feature of ancient Aspendos theater with a capacity of 15000 people is its strength. After many earthquakes, Aspendos is still standing with his architecture. There are boxes of selected citizens on the main entrances. The upper side of the auditorium is surrounded by 58 columns and a gallery consisted of a statement. The whole auditorium has 20 lines established in bottom lines and 21 seat in the upper side. This theatre is a local architect xenon and his two brothers Chris Curtius Pinus Auscipatus and Curtius in the time of Emperor Antonius Pius (138-164). It attracts attention with its special acoustics. You can test it themselves. Go up, send your friends to the stage, and tell them to speak softly. If there is no noise you can hear it easily. The visitors love this game.
There is also a legend of Aspendos. According to a rumor among the locals; Antonius Pius had a beautiful daughter and two architects were in love with her. Antonius Pius had a duty both of them, he told that he would marry his daughter with the man who makes the most beautiful and useful institution. An architect of the aqueduct built to collect water Belkıs, and the other to the theatre. The emperor was surprised and could not reach a decision. He wanted his daughter divided into two parts, but the builder of the aqueduct was this girl to love more than the other architects objected to this decision and said: "Let them get married, with the creator of the theatre."
Aspendos theater welcomes many musicians each year. The annual festival of opera and ballet will be organised between 10 and 20 July. International artists give concerts and the beautiful theater combines historical values with artistic talents of people.
Surprisingly way the theater was neglected to 1930. After the visit of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a sensitive administrator of the cultural values of the country, Aspendos was under protection of the state. In the photographs in the museum of Aspendos theater, you can see how this historic building has been neglected before 1930. That is why we are grateful for the well-groomed situation of Aspendos theater to Ataturk. The Museum of Aspendos theater is a very small place, there are articles on the theater, pictures of actors during the ancient times, and some photos of the theatre.
Agora basilica is located on the east side of the theatre of herbs and is ruined. You have to walk along the existing line on the back of the theater. It is a strenuous way because of herbs and thorns, although only 200 meters. In addition, some marble ruins on the way, so that the story beneath the feet. You can see ruins of the gymnasium, hammam (bath) and fountain. You see only the front side of these wells is located in the north of the Agora. The ruins of the city buildings in the northwest. Since there are no signs explain the ruins in Agora, you must Look around you carefully. It is a necropolis on the east side of the city centre of daisies. The excavations in this area of Antalya Museum.
Belkis bridge in the length of 225 meters is to Köprçay known as "Eurymedon in the past few years. Another bridge is built on the ruins of the bridge built by the Romans in the time of Alaaddin Keykubad, the Emperor of Anatolian Seljuk. The restoration in the period 1996-1998 the bridge useful, but it was forbidden for all types of vehicles. Today, no vehicles can from this bridge. It is thought that Aqueduct Belkis Village was built simultaneously with the theater. You can climb through a narrow passage between the water-arms. This passage from the dark and narrow stairs, you will reach the upper part by turning. Some parts of the arms are ruined, but if you go east, you see Tone from the Byzantine period.
Gifts & Shopping
It is possible, huge shopping malls selling leather and jewelry around Aspendos theater. Aspendos jewelry is one of them. Near Buyuk Belkýs village, just 500 meters away from Belkıs Bridge, you will find Bazaar 54, a famous shopping mall of jewelry, souvenirs and traditional woven rugs, carpets made of pure wool, pure silk or cotton. Bazaar 54 is a popular place to buy jewellery, especially gold bracelets. The shopping centre has a special design for Aspendos, Aspendos Collection. There you will find almost every kind of traditional jewelry set with diamonds. Net Diamond Center in Kadriye is a suitable place for jewelry ornamented, as well.
Specialist retailer of leather outerwear, apparel and accessories around Aspendos are interesting places, if you want to buy leather jacket, belts or handbags. Especially for women, such as the wearing of leather, leather Belkýs factory shop is a paradise for money. Leather trench coats, anoraks leather jackets, wallets… Ask everything.
Nevertheless, it is always better if you compare the prices with the resort in Antalya.
In Belkýs village, villagers sell handicrafts, handmade blue beads (worn to ward off the evil eye) can attract your attention.
Health
Ups:
In Belek Serik and public and private health services are available. A safe place to accommodate, Aspendos is free from the hustle and bustle compared to other tourism centers.
Downs:
Since the roads are not in very good condition, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injuries among the passengers. Walk and drive technology defensive. Avoid travel at night, if possible, always use the seat belts.
Family Travel Tips
In the historical places like Aspendos, children are difficult to handle. Ten hours sightseeing in the ancient city - For children, there is nothing more than stones and shrubs. You can easily tired or bored around Bazilica - Agora.
Screaming children! Wet clothes! No public toilets at all ... With the children, could make the purchase of a vehicle for one day at least. With a car you can go directly to the cruise, ten kilometers road, you inland, where mountain hamlet on higher alert levels with fresh spring water wells. Try open-air restaurants in the neighborhood side streets where the children are with you, they can help themselves with ice cream and desserts.
Baby-sitting service is available in Altis Hotel and Golf Club Asteria.
Outdoor and Sports
The most popular activities are: hiking, mountain expeditions, trekking and hunting, Jeep Safari, wildlife photography.
If you want to escape the masses, can be found in the nomads' villages in the region where the beautiful high plains between the mountains are relatively undisturbed. You can rent a Jeep or enjoy Safari Jeep Tours - An adventurous journey of Taurus Mountains. Aspendos round you can also find many of the places where you are in water sports. Local travel agencies offer a variety of bus tours to popular spots such as remote Köprçay.
Kitchen
Kadriye is famous with its small restaurants and cafes. Just next Belkýs water pipes, you'll see a small traditional village cafe, where tea drinking apple observe the impressive parts of nature and history. Around Aspendos theater, cafe-theatre restaurant is a good place to relax and taste of Mediterranean cuisine. If you feel like eating, try tomato soup with capers.
Only one kilometer away from Kadriye, Aspendos restaurant and Bahçe (garden) restaurant you can ask with a wide range of food and family-friendly service. For over ten years, the restaurants were served fresh, healthy food, clean by the sea and rich gardens. Find out if Turkish wines you feel like drinking. If only for a snack, try Sigara Böregi. There is nothing more than fried pastry filled with parsley and white cheese.
One of the main cities Pamphylian, Aspendos is now in a small border town Kadriye Mediterranean, in the east of Antalya. Residence of the magnificent ancient theater with its excellent acoustics and beautiful structure, Kadriye, where the river Eurymedon (Köprçay) meets the sea. You can find Aspendos amphitheatre, the best preserved ancient theater, with seating for 15000; Belkýs aqueducts and Belkýs bridge, the architectural masterpieces from the ancient Romans is located about 50 km. east of Antalya, at the cradle of the fascinating nature. Do you feel ready to lose yourself in the charming secrets of the millennia-old art, history and vast, peaceful stretch of green? In the near constant sunshine will take you to Aspendos.
Transportation
Buses from Antalya or Side / Manavgat are the most reliable form of transport. There is no direct transport to Aspendos, you have to climb into the Belkýs intersection and take a taxi to the Buyuk Belkýs village where you will find a wide selection of historic places. Four taxis in the intersection and taxi drivers speak both English and German and redirect all the way.
Along the road from the crossing after Aspendos theater, you will see, cafes and restaurants where traditional Mediterranean kebabs and pastries. Within ten minutes, you will see, first breathtaking view of historical Belkıs (Aspendos) bridge. When you are on the way with his own car, very careful when you are the driving force Aspendos and the village of Belkis. It is prohibited to build new buildings, almost all of the city is under protection. Therefore, the roads to be repaired.
First stop is the bridge of Belkıs, where you can find charming tea gardens and country restaurants. The road, on the Aspendos is much better, but the way the aqueduct and the village Belkýs looks like a disaster. In addition, if you want to see historical works of art you have to walk on the peaks and mountains. If you want to stay longer in this area, you may prefer to stay in Belek, which is a place nearby. Belek has more opportunities for housing and recreation in comparison to Kadriye. Belek also has a beach.
You can hire cars, which is an excellent way to see the region as long as you care for children on the streets.
Photographs of Aspendos
History
Aspendos was founded by Greek colonists from Argos, who came to Pamphylia after the Trojan war for 13rd Century BC. Soon the city was an important trading center and was one of the first cities in the region to strike coinage under his own name. In the 6th Century BC, King Croesus Lydian conquest of the city. Persians dominated Aspendos, after they won the battle with Lydians. In 467 BC, Lydians got the city back with a surprise attack. But their domination did not last long, Persians attacked and took over.
Aspendos was dominated by Alexander the Great, "used the city as a base in the 3rd Century before Christ. When he died, the Kingdom of Pergamum Aspendians decided until the Roman Empire expanded in the region. In the 2nd and 3 AC century, with wine and olive trees all around yards, Aspendos and got wealthier richer. Built in 2nd AC century during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Aspendos theater is a product of cultural and economic prosperity. Aspendos theater was designed by architect Zenon, and according to inscriptions on them, as a gift of two brothers, Crispin Curtius and Curtius Auspicatus that Roman gods and the imperial house. The famous aqueduct was in the same period of a local architect and the ruler.
Aspendos was gifted by nature with such fertile soil and the river Eurymedon, where the dealers took ships to the Mediterranean. It is also said that the city had the strongest horse time that were exported in western Mediterranean region.
Seljuk Turks settled in the region in the 13th Century and the beautiful restored Theater, while it as a place of Governors. During the reign of the Ottomans, the historical value of the region has not been noticed.
Aspendos was known throughout the world after the First World War and the theater was restored in the 1930s.
High season
A Mediterranean climate has wet winters and dry summers. In Aspendos, the climate is characterized by excessive summer temperatures and mild winters. For the long hours of sightseeing, visiting Aspendos attempt in May or June. If the sandy beaches and swimming, what attracts you, then please note that the summer lasts until November in the region.
Highlights
The most important feature of ancient Aspendos theater with a capacity of 15000 people is its strength. After many earthquakes, Aspendos is still standing with his architecture. There are boxes of selected citizens on the main entrances. The upper side of the auditorium is surrounded by 58 columns and a gallery consisted of a statement. The whole auditorium has 20 lines established in bottom lines and 21 seat in the upper side. This theatre is a local architect xenon and his two brothers Chris Curtius Pinus Auscipatus and Curtius in the time of Emperor Antonius Pius (138-164). It attracts attention with its special acoustics. You can test it themselves. Go up, send your friends to the stage, and tell them to speak softly. If there is no noise you can hear it easily. The visitors love this game.
There is also a legend of Aspendos. According to a rumor among the locals; Antonius Pius had a beautiful daughter and two architects were in love with her. Antonius Pius had a duty both of them, he told that he would marry his daughter with the man who makes the most beautiful and useful institution. An architect of the aqueduct built to collect water Belkıs, and the other to the theatre. The emperor was surprised and could not reach a decision. He wanted his daughter divided into two parts, but the builder of the aqueduct was this girl to love more than the other architects objected to this decision and said: "Let them get married, with the creator of the theatre."
Aspendos theater welcomes many musicians each year. The annual festival of opera and ballet will be organised between 10 and 20 July. International artists give concerts and the beautiful theater combines historical values with artistic talents of people.
Surprisingly way the theater was neglected to 1930. After the visit of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a sensitive administrator of the cultural values of the country, Aspendos was under protection of the state. In the photographs in the museum of Aspendos theater, you can see how this historic building has been neglected before 1930. That is why we are grateful for the well-groomed situation of Aspendos theater to Ataturk. The Museum of Aspendos theater is a very small place, there are articles on the theater, pictures of actors during the ancient times, and some photos of the theatre.
Agora basilica is located on the east side of the theatre of herbs and is ruined. You have to walk along the existing line on the back of the theater. It is a strenuous way because of herbs and thorns, although only 200 meters. In addition, some marble ruins on the way, so that the story beneath the feet. You can see ruins of the gymnasium, hammam (bath) and fountain. You see only the front side of these wells is located in the north of the Agora. The ruins of the city buildings in the northwest. Since there are no signs explain the ruins in Agora, you must Look around you carefully. It is a necropolis on the east side of the city centre of daisies. The excavations in this area of Antalya Museum.
Belkis bridge in the length of 225 meters is to Köprçay known as "Eurymedon in the past few years. Another bridge is built on the ruins of the bridge built by the Romans in the time of Alaaddin Keykubad, the Emperor of Anatolian Seljuk. The restoration in the period 1996-1998 the bridge useful, but it was forbidden for all types of vehicles. Today, no vehicles can from this bridge. It is thought that Aqueduct Belkis Village was built simultaneously with the theater. You can climb through a narrow passage between the water-arms. This passage from the dark and narrow stairs, you will reach the upper part by turning. Some parts of the arms are ruined, but if you go east, you see Tone from the Byzantine period.
Gifts & Shopping
It is possible, huge shopping malls selling leather and jewelry around Aspendos theater. Aspendos jewelry is one of them. Near Buyuk Belkýs village, just 500 meters away from Belkıs Bridge, you will find Bazaar 54, a famous shopping mall of jewelry, souvenirs and traditional woven rugs, carpets made of pure wool, pure silk or cotton. Bazaar 54 is a popular place to buy jewellery, especially gold bracelets. The shopping centre has a special design for Aspendos, Aspendos Collection. There you will find almost every kind of traditional jewelry set with diamonds. Net Diamond Center in Kadriye is a suitable place for jewelry ornamented, as well.
Specialist retailer of leather outerwear, apparel and accessories around Aspendos are interesting places, if you want to buy leather jacket, belts or handbags. Especially for women, such as the wearing of leather, leather Belkýs factory shop is a paradise for money. Leather trench coats, anoraks leather jackets, wallets… Ask everything.
Nevertheless, it is always better if you compare the prices with the resort in Antalya.
In Belkýs village, villagers sell handicrafts, handmade blue beads (worn to ward off the evil eye) can attract your attention.
Health
Ups:
In Belek Serik and public and private health services are available. A safe place to accommodate, Aspendos is free from the hustle and bustle compared to other tourism centers.
Downs:
Since the roads are not in very good condition, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injuries among the passengers. Walk and drive technology defensive. Avoid travel at night, if possible, always use the seat belts.
Family Travel Tips
In the historical places like Aspendos, children are difficult to handle. Ten hours sightseeing in the ancient city - For children, there is nothing more than stones and shrubs. You can easily tired or bored around Bazilica - Agora.
Screaming children! Wet clothes! No public toilets at all ... With the children, could make the purchase of a vehicle for one day at least. With a car you can go directly to the cruise, ten kilometers road, you inland, where mountain hamlet on higher alert levels with fresh spring water wells. Try open-air restaurants in the neighborhood side streets where the children are with you, they can help themselves with ice cream and desserts.
Baby-sitting service is available in Altis Hotel and Golf Club Asteria.
Outdoor and Sports
The most popular activities are: hiking, mountain expeditions, trekking and hunting, Jeep Safari, wildlife photography.
If you want to escape the masses, can be found in the nomads' villages in the region where the beautiful high plains between the mountains are relatively undisturbed. You can rent a Jeep or enjoy Safari Jeep Tours - An adventurous journey of Taurus Mountains. Aspendos round you can also find many of the places where you are in water sports. Local travel agencies offer a variety of bus tours to popular spots such as remote Köprçay.
Kitchen
Kadriye is famous with its small restaurants and cafes. Just next Belkýs water pipes, you'll see a small traditional village cafe, where tea drinking apple observe the impressive parts of nature and history. Around Aspendos theater, cafe-theatre restaurant is a good place to relax and taste of Mediterranean cuisine. If you feel like eating, try tomato soup with capers.
Only one kilometer away from Kadriye, Aspendos restaurant and Bahçe (garden) restaurant you can ask with a wide range of food and family-friendly service. For over ten years, the restaurants were served fresh, healthy food, clean by the sea and rich gardens. Find out if Turkish wines you feel like drinking. If only for a snack, try Sigara Böregi. There is nothing more than fried pastry filled with parsley and white cheese.
Best of Antalya: ruins of Aspendos, Waterfalls Kursunlu, Perge
The biggest attraction of Antalya is its exquisite natural beauty. Antalya offers the best of Mediterranean climate with long summers, pleasant winters and lots of sunshine. So enjoy your summer trip to the fullest in this perfect vacation destination. The natural elegance of Antalya is well complemented by its plenteous historic past.
Antalya Archaeological Museum
Kaleici
Aspendos theater ruins and
Yivli Minaret Mosque
Waterfalls Kursunlu
Perge
Termessos
Sport in Antalya
Antalya offers a wide range of activities and sports to do, thanks to its favorable climatic conditions and geographic location make this city a wonderful place for sport. His clearest waters, diving enthusiasts a good opportunity to the waters off the coast, and in Antalya are possible in the enjoyment of winter sports in the middle of the summer living or extreme feelings skiing or rafting in the beautiful canyons. Golfing in Antalya is a unique experience with first-class courses to play. No doubt this wonderful place will never disappoint them, enjoy the sport.
Throughout the year, Antalya hosts numerous sporting events including the international beach volleyball, triathlon and canoeing competitions.
Rafting
Rafting takes place in the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The Manavagat River offers great opportunities for rafting enthusiasts. Koprucay has been one of the most beautiful rafting centres in the country. There are a few places in the city, to organize trips, including transport and equipment.
Golf
Belek is only 30 km from the centre of Antalya, is undoubtedly a paradise to enjoy the resort and golf as one of the main destinations of the country. With an average temperature of 28 ° C in October to 15 C in January and 300 days of sunshine, Belek golf courses are ideal for the reproduction of the whole year. There are several golf clubs in Belek some of them Gloria Golf Club - Antalya Golf Club - TAT International Golf Club - National Golf Club Gloria Golf Resort - Gloria Verde Resort - Gloria Select Villas - Tatbeach Golf Hotel - Siren Golf Hotel - Arcadia Resort Hotel - Belconti Resort Hotel - Club Hotel Rixos.
Diving
Diving is gaining popularity in the Mediterranean, particularly in Antalya. Lara and Konyalti are two beaches, offer great opportunities beach diving. The travertine goes to the depths of 14 to 25 meters. Konyalti offers a natural habitat for marine life to see. Dove Island, west of Antalya is another place to dive. It is shallow and the soil is sandy, ideal for beginners, while the northeast shore offers a challenging dive for experienced divers, with its rocky outcroppings at a depth of 22 meters.
Skiing
Winter sports in Antalya are gaining popularity. Saklikent in the Beydag mountain chain in 1850m. is a short-season ski resort in the 50 km west of Antalya (1 hour by bus) offers the opportunity to ski and swim in the sea on the same day. The season opens at the end of December and provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to ski until mid-April.
Climbing
The Beydag mountain chain offers great opportunities for climbing. It has peaks of 600 - 3086 m, with a variety of geological and typographical features. Enthusiasts can see the climbing Tekedorugu, Bakirli Dag, Tahtalidag and Kizlar Sivrisi.
Fishing
Fishing in Antalya, as in all countries, with leisure purposes and in non-prohibited areas. Amateur equipment and non-commercial, multi-addictive lines to be used and networks should not weigh more than 5 kg.
Travel and Management Antalya
Although Antalya could be explored on foot transportation are efficient and cost-effective for visitors. There are public buses, trams, mini-buses, taxis and taxi dolmus.
Bus
Antalya bus service is operated by the city of Antalya. They are easily from anywhere in the city. Ticket prices are low. Just to show to the bus station (otogar) and announce your destination.
Dolmus
How dolmus throughout the country are another good way to cheaper to travel around the city. They could come from anywhere because they do not stop, but only to remind you announce to your destination. The prices are low, and after the removal of the journey.
Taxis
The city is well served by taxis, recognizable by their yellow color and a sign with the word taxi in the top of the car. Each taxi is dosed, and there are two different rates. After midnight (24:00) until morning (06:00) it costs 50% more than the rate during the day. For popular destinations, there are price lists shows the price in euros. A fair price is about 0.8 to 1 TRY per kilometre. The airport, there are almost no other choice than the taxi, and it will be back with 15 euros (about 28 TRY) during the day.
Tramway
The tram connects the western Konyaalti Beach on the eastern part of the inner city. It runs every 30 minutes. in any direction, and the costs TLY 1.30 per person.
Side-Antalya Guide
Side lies on the Mediterranean coast about 75 kilometres from Turkey 's largest cities in Antalya. This unique resort is situated on a small, flat peninsula is the 300 meters wide and 800 meters long and is packed to the brim with archaeological wonders around and on both sides by the deep blue waters of the Med At certain points along the main road through the middle and bottom of the picturesque fishing port, you can choose between the buildings and streets and see the sea on both sides.
Side was once an important commercial centre of the city. With its large merchant fleet in trade with the countries of eastern and western Mediterranean and served as a haven for many parts of the inner Turkey. Side was a slave market by the African slaves were sold and also a centre for piracy. After this deadline, Side turned to legitimate trade and even flourished.
During Side has become extremely popular with European and Turkish tourists alike, has managed to retain their "quaintness" and authenticity. Due to its wealth of archeological treasures, all the architecture in the old part of Side is a certain style - pretty, two - storey stone building with painted wooden balconies along the maze of narrow, winding streets.
Side has just everything you want. For the culture - vultures there are obviously a treasure chest of ancient history around which includes: The amphitheatre from the Hellenistic period and is one of the largest (after Aspendos) in Turkey seating around 15000 people; Roman temple of Apollo and Artemis, Den City gates; Aqua lines and museum. One of the most beautiful experiences will be through these ruins in the night when all are lit.
During the summer period without an engine is allowed trafficing and the city you have to walk about 1 km to the sea. The best fish restaurants in the area.
Selcuk Guide
Selcuk is a great place to stay during the investigation of the nearby sights, like Ephesus, Isabei mosque, temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary and many more. The area has much to offer. A small Greek village (Sirince) is also the only road, a great place for a morning or a lazy afternoon!. There is a small airport nearby. Some companies organize special tours daily tours from Istanbul to visit Ephesus and House famous Virgin Mary House. Make sure you visit the castle and the museum in Selcuk.
Sanliurfa Balikli Gol Guide
Sanliurfa is located in southern Turkey. It is a very old city - known as Edessa in the Roman and Greek times. And after a few is where Abraham was born.
No wonder that it has a lot to see and do if you are looking for historical attractions. Mevlid Halil Mosque, with the cave of Abraham and the citadel, with its Corinthian columns are highlights. Take a minibus to visit Job's cave in Eyup Peygamber. If you are in the field, make sure to visit Harran, 40km south to the Syrian border and see the dome shape archeologcial house and other sites.
You can also start your trip (Expedition) on Nemrud Dagi in Sanliurfa, although it may be easier to do so from Adıyaman (90 miles north) and Kahta. During the trip from Sanliurfa to Adıyaman, make sure you stop at the Ataturk dam (30 km N of Sanliurfa) and take a trip on the dam was built over the famous Ephrateus River.
In the vicinity of Harran Oteli you can find some beautiful traditional restaurants - but without alcoholic beverages. Also make sure you go to Turkish hammam (bath) in the same hotel, it is a known site. The only place in the city centre, where you served them Harran is the hotel bar.
Pergamnon Guide
Pergamnon is located 150 km north of Izmir, 100 miles south Ayvalık. The town is Bergama. It is one of the oldest historical site in Turkey. It has the steepest amphitheatre in the world, based on 35 degree slope.
Pamukkale Cotton Castle Guide
Pamuk cotton means in Turkish and Kale fortress, the name means Cotton fortress. The white waterfall is in fact much like a huge castle cotton. At one point visitors could climb the whole "travertine" or collected pools of mineral water, but because the government has blocked climbing and is thus saved the white slope of a further deterioration.
At the top of the hill, there were various resorts and hotels were closed goverement rules. It's Swin Cleopatra's swimingpool (30 new Turkish lira pp) has the hot, bubbly water (it has been described as swimming in a rather warm champagne). If your eyes open underwater world, the minerals in the water are supposedly good for the eyes.
Pamukkale (correct spelling) is a World Heritage Site. The white travertinese forms when hot spring high concenrated of CaCO3 evaporated and deposites in the surface.There are some man-made travertine, visitors can walk through the left upper part of the mountain to the experience. The actual travertine are now off limits, but can be easily viewed from many different angles and are usually only 10 to 20 meters away. In 2005, there are significant construction (almost done), which will allow visitors better ways (handicap accessible) and seating to the travertine.
Many hiking and cruising altitude. You need your shoes to walk in the water. Do not forget Heriopolis adjacent to the ancient Roman city and its cemetery, which is a part of this site and the anphitheatre. You can easily spend a day here.
The site is also close to a confluence of the rivers for you hunters. There are many ruins on the site called the Hierapolis and grave yards (necropolis) everywhere.
Olympos Antalya Guide
This is a backpacker destination offers a lot of fun, the hostel lifestyle in a tree house environment (that's right - the area has a number of Pansyons built rooms on the trees before the court backpacking traveller) and wonderful to walk the ancient ruins Olympos. The beach is long the curve ends at a castle ruins, you can discover - beyond there are a few hills hiking trails, to discover more.
There are organized excursions to see the old "Chimera" eternal flame or on the side of the hill in the night, and it is sometimes done in a tractor trailer towed! However, there are steep hills on foot to the side. The natural gas seepage on the surface burns, if you lit a match. It is a ruin of a church in the place where the people are the same gas for cooking ...
Olympos is a great place to relax or celebrate, depending on the pansyon you decide to participate in - and two meals are usually in the accommodation price (which is per person), so that the costs are really quite minimal - it was because you drink all your money away (this is not entirely unlikely, in many cases).
Turkish newspaper reports that a massive fire destroyed Kadirs tree houses, that was one of the most popular destination Packer back in the area.
Although the fire was put in a few hours, nearly 90 percent of the tree houses were lost during the fire, reported the Anatolia news agency. Kadir's Tree Houses comprised 100 bungalows 15 huts and 10 dormitory rooms, mostly in treetops in the national park.
Ramazan Kaya, brother of the resort is the owner Kadir Kaya, there was some consolation in the fact that nobody was hurt during the incident, but that 90 percent of the city was lost. "I hope we can rebuild the facilities for the new season," he said.
Adiyaman Nemrut Mountain Guide
Nemrut Mountain is located south of Malatya (75 km) north of Kahta (50km), Adıyaman SE in Turkey. The statues were in 1881 by Kral Sester, a German archaeologist. In 1987, Nemrut Mountain, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and immediately after the area was declared a national park by the Turkish Ministry of Forest.
In the cone shape of this summit 2200m high mountain can be statues mythical figures of Apollo, Zeus, Hercules and others. The statues stare at you silenty more than 2000 years. More statues on the western side, as the east side. The altar is located on the east side. These statues were carved around 63 BC during the reign of Antiochus-I, the emperor of the Commagene king. Here you can ask around the cone-shaped, a man from Summit, where Antiochus's tumules was the hidded were under the man from limestone dome.
It is amazing to watch the sun sets and the sun is at the summit. However, the sun rise is very cold, make sure that thick sleeping bags or blankets from the hotel you stay, even in the hot summer days.
Remember, you just see the sun rise to 2200m (7000ft) increased mountain. In fact, the best way to stay (sleep) on the mountain on the eastern side of the I in 1986 and watch the sun rise to 3. The colors are more than beautiful!.
The best way to travel is the area with the plane to Adıyaman (from Istanbul or Ankara) and take a special tour to Kahta and follow the signs, where you pass the small of Karakus tumulus (one of Antiochus wife), with a view to Nemrut Mountain (as in the picture), the Cendere Bridge (over Kahta River), Eski Kahta Castle, Arsemia, the cities Damlacık, Narince and Karadut (he has a good Kvarner Bay, after the town) and reach the mountain. The good road ends near the edge of the summit, but you have to walk (or rent a mule) 1 km, steep uphill to reach the top, where the statues. While you're there make sure that a loop around the summit and enjoy the view and see more stateus on the north side as well. There are many restaurants on the road (in Damlacık and Karadut) and at the top, no need food or water with you. This is at least a 12 hour tour to enjoy. You can swim in the river Kahta, under the Cendere Bridge (see picture), in July and August (a famous branch of the Euphrates) during the hot summer days.
In the field, the weather is very hot, about 45C during the day time, but very dry, between June to September make sure that the stay in hotels, air-conditon room. If they do not have it stay in the village Karadut Kvarner, 1000m high, with a view to Nemrut Mountain, where you do not need air conditioning.
I worked in the region (1985-1990) as a petroleum geologist for ARCO International Oil and Gas Company and have lots of field work and mapping every corner of the geology of the area and visited all the villages and cities A.. to Z. If you are Nemrut, go before the two oil fields from ARCO discoved that I worked for, is a rigth after the city Damlacık on your right called "Cendere Oil Field" and the other is a very Karadut Village near So-called "Ozan Sungurlu oilfield", both of them are still oil-pumping station.
Mersin Guide
This coast is inhabited since the 7th Millennium BC. Excavations by John Garstang of the hill of Yümüktepe have shown, 23 levels of the crew, the earliest dating from about 6300 BC. A fortress was up to about 4500 BC, but the site seems to have been abandoned between 3200 BC and 1200 BC.
Then the city was part of many countries and cultures, including the Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks, the Macedonians of Alexander the Great, Seleucids, Lagids. While the ancient Greek time, the city bore the name Zephyrion and was by many ancient authors. Apart from its natural harbour and its strategic position along the trade routes of southern Anatolia, the city profited from the trade in molybdenum (white lead) from the neighbouring mines Coreyra. Ancient sources attributed the best molybdenum in the city, which also marked his own coins.
Then the territory of the Roman province of Cilicia, which had its capital, while in Mersin, Tarsus near the main port. The city, whose name was Latinized to Zephyrium, was renamed Hadrianopolis for Emperor Hadrian.
The Roman Empire divided and this area fell in the second half was of Byzantium (later Constantinople), which became the centre of the trade in this part of the world, drawing investment and trade, and caused Mersin to lose their luster.
The city was soon Christianized, and was to see a bishop. Le Quien (Oriens Christ., II, 883) behalf of four bishops of Zephyrium: Aerius, on the Council of Constantinople in 381; Zenobius, Nestorian, in the Second Council of Constantinople in 432 - 434; Hypatius, to the Council of Chalcedon in 451, and Peter, at the Council meeting in Trullo in the 692nd The city remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church, Zephyriensis, which was shown vacant since 1966. [1]
Then came the Arabs, Egyptian Tulunids, Seljuk Turks, Mongols, Crusaders, Armenians, Mamluks, Anatolian beyliks, and finally the city was conquered by the Ottomans at the 1473rd
During the American Civil War, the region has become an important supplier of cotton to the high demand due to the shortage. Railroads have been extended to 1866 in Mersin, where cotton was exported by sea, and the city developed into an important commercial centre. By 1900 the Catholic Encyclopedia reports from the city of 14000 people, of which 3000 were from the ethnic Greeks, Armenians 1000 and 650 Roman Catholics, and the remaining approximately 10000 inhabitants were probably Muslim. The Roman Catholic parish of Mersin was Capuchin, there were Sisters of St. Joseph of the appearance; schools for boys and girls, and hospitals.
In Mersin 1918 was occupied by the French and British troops in accordance with the Treaty of Sevrès. It was released by the Turkish army in 1920. In 1924, Mersin, a province, and in 1933, İçel provinces of Mersin and were joined to the (larger Mersin) İçel province.
Until the 1970s Mersin had a population of 300000 and a stylish atmosphere, with cars parading under palm trees. The sea was all orchards of oranges and lemons, ideal for a quiet walk, and you could play on the beach. The heart of this tree-lined Bourgois, the establishment of confectioneries along Flamingo Yolu, a name that evokes nostalgia among those who lived through the 60s and 70s.
But the great expansion and migration from other parts of Turkey, especially further east in the 80s and 90s has completely changed. Now the sea is lined with huge concrete buildings there are no beaches, and the orange trees were dug. And further from the city, where there were one or two areas of the coast apartments now there are hundreds and hundreds. No one will ever know what archaeological treasures were drawn away from the bulldozers in the same time. This destruction has gone greedy and are still without effective control by local authorities, also has not succeeded in infrastructure (roads, sewerage, sewage treatment plants, etc.) to cope with the large population who came to the coast.
Mersin today
Today Mersin is a great city spreading out along the coast, with Turkey the second tallest skyscrapers, large hotels, an opera house, expensive real estate near the sea or up in the hills and many other modern urban amenities, although there is still nothing like the long-established culture and night life of Istanbul and Izmir, Mersin is a small and quiet place.
The community is now trying to save the sea with sidewalks, parks and statues, and there are still palms on the streets, where mainly the young generation to stop, as in the cafes and pastry shops of smart districts as Pozcu or Çamlıbel. It is established neighbourhoods, where many well-known shops and restaurants with long experience and reputation to protect. The center is a maze of narrow lanes and arcades of small shops and cafes, with young people around sums in scooters. The old town near the fish market to find the stalls sell tantuni liver and grilled sandwiches.
One of the most striking features of the city as a whole is the solar heating panels, they are everywhere, in every building.
Demography
Mersin experienced immigration from the south-east of the country during the 1980s and 1990s in a period of unrest in these areas. He now has a significant Kurdish community coexist with the Turkish majority. [2] [3] The city was in the centre of inter-ethnic clashes during the 2005 Newroz celebrations in which two Kurdish boys were arrested after a fire on Turkish flag in the streets. This sparked a huge response across the country, flags were on buildings, cars, anywhere culminated in a parade through the streets with a Turkish flag 1 km long. [4]
Kitchen
The local cuisine includes: Kebab course, but especially the hot sandwich of grilled meat wrapped in flat bread called tantuni the bumbar homemade sausage, carrot helva (cezerye); karsambaç (a kind of ice slush); kunefe a baked cheese pastry (known throughout south-east Turkey, including Mersin) and kerebiç, semolina porridge, especially in Ramadan, and many other local soups and stews. The traditional drink of this corner of Turkey, including Mersin, is şalgam suyu (the water used to pickle beets).
Economy
The port is the mainstay of the economy Mersin. There are 23 pillars, total port area of 786000 sq metres (194 hectares), with a capacity of 3800 vessels per year.
In addition to the harbour is Mersin Free Zone founded in 1986, the first free zone in Turkey, with warehouses, shops, assembly-disassembly, maintenance and engineering workshops, banking and insurance, packing packing, marking and exhibition facilities. The zone is a publicly owned center for foreign investors, in the vicinity of major markets in the (Middle East, North Africa, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia and Central Asia. The trade volume of free zone was USD 1.6 billion in 2002 .
Mersin has highway connections to the north and east, and is also on the southern railway. Adana airport is 69 km (43 miles).
60% of the male population and 16% of the female population is employed. Unemployment is at 22.7%
Mersin port is an international hub for many routes to European vessels countries.Its now PSA.
Mersin University
Mersin University was founded in 1992 and started teaching in 1993-1994, with 11 faculties, 6 schools and 9 vocational schools. The University has over 10 thousand graduates, extended his current teaching staff to more than 100 academics, registration and 18000 students.
Culture
Because the city was a crossroads for centuries the local culture is a medley of cultures. Mersin is a State Opera and Ballet, the fourth in Turkey after Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara. Mersin International Music Festival was founded in 2001 and is held every October. The association Mersin photography photographer Derneği (MFD), is one of the most popular and active cultural organizations in the city. It is a small museum in the city centre. The municipal cemetery is interesting how people of all faiths and denominations can be buried here.
To swim in clean water, you must get out of the city, perhaps one hour along the coast. The beach in Kızkalesi is popular with families, while young people prefer Akyar or quieter coves along the coast, some of which are in fact very attractive.
Marmaris Guide
Kusadasi Marmaris rivals such as the large tourist resorts in Turkey west coast. Hovever, Marmaris has more forest and nature, landscape to offer than Kusadasi, with the exception of the historical site is not as rich as Kusadasi. Marmaris The name comes allegedly by the Turkish words "Mimari", which means depends arhcitect. If you see the high rise apartment buildings package tour you know what is meant by this. The best way to go Marmaris is by plane to Dalaman Airport (90 km).
The old town and the bazaar are located east of Ulusal Egemenlik Bulvari. Neither is particularly interesting, but the palace museum is worth a visit.
Marmaris is especially useful as a starting point for trips to the main attractions of the coast and make sure that you visit Günlük Turunc and by boat. It is a very useful basis. There is so much (some say far too much) accommodations, restaurants and bars. If you are in Marmaris, where the face of the sea, it looks like a lake. It is small, just a link to open, which is hard to see. During World II most vessels hiding in the bay. Marmaris has two major marina.
Marmaris is easily accessible as a day trip destination from the island of Rhodes, fast ferries operate daily, and the trip takes about an hour. The Local Tourism Board operate a free shuttle service to the city from the docks, a tour of the area in the process is to promote the area in the hope again for a longer stay.
Beware of the amount of goods you lead back to Rhodes although the Greek customs officials can be very strict in enforcing the limits.
Mardin Guide
Mardin is located near the Syrian-Iraqi border in SE Turkey, 90 km south of Diyarbakir, where Christians (Syrinias) and Muslims live side by side. The city is famous for off-yellow stone house and the city is at the top of the hill.
Manisa Guide
Manisa is a modern city with a history that goes back to 500 BC. Places are Seljuk and Ottoman architecture, the 16-century. Sultan Mosque, the Muradiye mosque (same time), by the great architect Sinan, and Murad Bey Madrasah the houses of the Archaeological Museum of Manisa.
For hiking head for the Games Mountain National Park. You can rock climbing or camping in this area and seeing the famous "crying rock" of Niobe, and the carving of the goddess Kybele.
Sardis is near the ancient capital of Lydia, once ruled by King Croesus. Most of the remains found here are derived from the Roman period, however.
Malatya Guide
Malatya is located in the south of Anatolia. The city itself is not of particular interest, but it is a good starting point for a trip to Nemrut Dagi a sight not to be missed!
Malatya is also the prime contractor apricot country - in fact most of the Turkish apricots come from the region. You can fly from Ankara Malatya.
Actually, the city has a very rich historical past, there are many ruins to visit (if your in this kind of thing).
It is a really cool museum, which is free.
There are several annual festivals not to be missed, as the Kaysi Festivali (the Apricot Festival) with famous live acts from all over Turkey.
Kusadasi Travel Tour Guide
A foaming sea, good beaches and more than 300 sunny days a year .... No wonder Kusadasi has become one of Turkey the most important sea resorts. The ancient ruins of the fort and its doors are a reminder of the impact of the Ottomans had in the city at the beginning of the 15th Century. In those days, you still see old houses in narrow streets with more changes fashionable streets, such as the "Barlar Sokak ', the place to go if you look for restaurants and entertainment, when the sun sets over the palm-lined boulevard of this port city .
The Pigeon Iceland (just off the coast) offers the ruins of a Byzantine castle (better known as the Pirate Castle) and some good views of the coastal city. Originally the island was called "Bird Iceland", but when the Ottomans decided to name the city, like the (Kusadasi means Bird Iceland), the island was renamed Pigeon Iceland.
From Kusadasi, and ferries to leave for Italy or in one of the Greek islands - there are daily ferries to Samos in the summer. But before you rush out, Kusadasi is also an excellent place from which to explore impressive historical sights, such as Miletus and Ephesus and the rock formations in Pamukkale.
For the holiday of cruise ships, Kusadasi is a popular port of call. While most, it is the historical sights, some prefer the local bazaar. Haggling is the order of the day! While almost all retailers will try to stop you, if something catches the eye, feel free to negotiate. All part of the fun.
Also, please note that this is an original of turkeys fakes outlets. Here you see all the famous brand, you can think, but beware, watches, during the cheap have a chance to 50:50 on your return home.
Konya Mevlana Guide
Konya is the city of dervishes, and since 800 years. The hotel is about three hours drive south of Ankara, it is a very old city, its roots go back to Hittite period. Today it is the most religiously conservative city in Turkey - and proud of it.
During the 12th and 13 Century, the city of Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Turks and advanced quickly into a major cultural center.
The only famous sight in Konya is the mausoleum of Jamal ad-Din Rumi, also known as Mevlana. He founded the order of whirling Dervishes. The order was banned in the late 1920ies but also for tourists are still dancers perform.
On the way from Ankara to Konya you past the famous lake of Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake). The lake is very flat, 1-2m deep in some parts of winter and no water in the summer time. The dried salt makes a huges white surfaces and you can walk across it in the summer in the north.
Kocaeli Guide
Kocaeli, also known as Izmit. The city is located 90 km east of Istanbul, on the shores of the Marmara Sea. It is the most industrial city after Istanbul. It has a Refinary and large automotive factories are located in the area. There is also a ski area nearby.
Kirklareli Guide
Kirklareli is 200 km west of Istanbul in the Europen side of Turkey. It is a typical farmer city, where people grow mainly sunflower. The area is known for cheese and other products such as yogurt daily.
North of the city, the famous Istranca Mountains begin, and the very wooded area and the forest when you are on the coast of the Black Sea, where beautiful beaches of Igneada. The Istranca Mountain has lanscape interesting and different species of trees, always green, and some ore deposits of copper, gold and others. The area is also famous for oil-gas fields, you may see several pumps or rigs in the area. This is very important, gas prone basins in Turkey.
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Kayseri Travelguide
Kayseri is a large and well-planned city in the middle of Turkey. There are many historic places. Local courts are very good, Manti is the most famous. Mount Erciyes is ideal for winter sports. The area is also famous for its carpets and mining activities, which mainly lead and zinc are mined.
Kars - Ani guide
Near the Armenian border, Kars is about 30 km from the ancient capital of Armenia, Ani.
Earliest History
Bronze and Iron Age settlements have been excavated on the site, have Uruatian buildings. It is re-used traditional masonry walls in the citadel and the remains of what is likely to be a Zoroastrian fire temple. Ani is the first mention of Armenian chronicler of the 5th Century AD as a strong castle built on a hill and a Kamsarakan possession of the dynasty.
In the middle of the 7th Century Armenia was invaded and conquered by the Arabs. The ethnic composition of the population is little changed by this invasion, but it destroyed the existing power structures and paved the way for the subsequent emergence of new ruling dynasties. By the end of the 9th Century Armenia was again the most of their former independence - but was divided into many kingdoms and principalities. The two most powerful Armenian kingdoms were those of Artzruni dynasty, is based, around Lake Van, and the Bagratid dynasty ruled most of north-eastern Armenia, and finally would have their capital in Ani.
The Bagratids bought the castle of Ani and his land near the Kamsarakans, and in the year 971 of the Bagratid King Ashot III transferred its capital city of Kars to Ani. At that time Ani was probably little more than a fortress of the city built around the Citadel Hill. King Ashot new city wall built in the narrowest point of the terrain below and a little north of the citadel (may have been older earthen ramparts along the same route). The city grew so fast that the much larger outer walls to the north were up to the year 989th The ruins that are still outside these walls show that even they do not enclose an area large enough to cover the whole population.
Ani has become a major hub for traders caravans and the city controlled trade routes between Byzantium, Persia, Syria and Central Asia. Merchants and craftsmen flocked to Armenia Ani from the older cities, accompanied by a flow of population from rural areas of Armenia. In 992 of the Armenian Katholikosat moved its headquarters to Ani: at the beginning of the 11th Century, there were 12 bishops, 40 priests and 500 monks in the city. Up to 11 Century the population of Ani was well over 100 000, perhaps as high as 200 000, and whose wealth and fame was such that it was well known as a "city of a thousand churches and a".
After King Gagik I died in 1020 his two sons quarrelled and fought over, should succeed him. The oldest son, Hovhannes-Sembat, won control of Ani. His younger brother, Ashot, controlled Bagratid other parts of the kingdom. Hovhannes had supported the ruler of Georgia in this king's expansionist war against the Byzantine Empire, and he feared that the Byzantines would now attack the weakened Bagratid Kingdom. To try and avoid this, he made the Byzantine Emperor Basil the heir to his dominions.
Ani under Byzantine rule
King Hovhannes died in 1041, and the then Byzantine emperor Michael IV claimed sovereignty over Ani. Hovhannes died childless, so people in Ani, the son of Ashot, Gagik II, as his successor. A Byzantine army to capture Ani was in the 1042nd (Armenian chronicler speak of Byzantine losses of more than 20000 men, but Byzantine chronicler silent about the whole event). Pro-Byzantine Armenians in the city Gagik persuaded to go to Constantinople to sign a peace treaty, on the arrival there Gagik was imprisoned. The Byzantines Ani attacked again and again, they were defeated, but in 1045 the urban population, realising that they leaderless and surrounded by enemies, Ani decided to waive the Byzantines. King Gagik II was a palace in Constantinople and the city of Caesarea (modern Kayseri) as compensation. After the Turkish invasion of the Byzantine Empire, was assassinated in the Greek castle in the possession of Cybistra in northern Cilicia. Constantine, the son of Rupen, one of Gagik generals, as was later the founder of the separate Armenian Kingdom in Cilicia.
Ani captured by Turks
Raiding parties of the Turks from Central Asia, began to reach Armenia and Byzantine Anatolia in the second half of the eleventh century. The Byzantine Empire was not successfully stop the advance of the Turkish Seljuk armies, which are constantly growing in size and confidential. In the summer of 1064 a large Turkish Seljuk Ani army attacked, and after a siege
about 25 days they captured the city.
In the year 1071,
in the Battle of Manzikert, the Turkish army won a decisive victory over a combined Byzantine and Armenian force and the Byzantine Emperor Romanus Diogenese was captured. It was now nothing to protect Armenia and a large part of the Byzantine Empire, by the waves of the Turkish invasions.
Ani under Georgian rule
In 1072 the Turks Ani sold in the Kurdish Shaddadid dynasty, maintained a precarious hold of ANI until the end of the 12th Century (they lose several times to the Georgians or internal rebellions by the city is still almost exclusively Armenian population). In the year 1200 the Georgian Queen Tamara Ani caught and Mkhargrdzeli gave it to the family, whose territory finally resembled that the Bagratid range in size. Under her reign Ani back much of its former prosperity - several of the churches date from this period, as are many of the towers in the city wall. The region was conquered and occupied by the Mongols in 1237, but
after the usual killing
Looting and a degree of stability and the rule Mkhargrdzeli dynasty continue Ani, only now as vassals of the Mongols, instead of the Georgians. However, by the 1330s they had lost control over the city on a series of Turkish dynasties, including the realm of black Hammel (Black Sheep Clan), from their capital Ani.
The decline and death of Ani
The mass exodus of the population had begun with the Mongol invasions. By the middle of the 14th Century Ani had stopped a commercial city and the remaining trade routes now gone further to the south. Tamerlane acquired Ani in the 1380s, but his death in the realm of black mutton control. Until then Ani was on the brink of collapse as a city - the realm of the Black mutton transferred their capital Yerevan (Armenia Katholikosat did the same in 1441) and a large part of the city remaining population abandoned. It is a myth (still increasing in many travel guides via Turkey) that the city was abandoned after an earthquake in the 1319th
Ani was part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire in 1579. A small town remained within its walls at least until the middle of the 17th Century and a European traveller in the early 17th Century, the existence of 200 churches in Ani and the immediate neighbourhood. The final demise of the Ani was accompanied by the degradation of the rural population of the region was over-run by Kurdish nomadic tribes, would be Rob and murder. The survival of any form of permanent life, regardless of whether Christian or Muslim, was ultimately unsustainable. The church was in Kizkale in use by monks at least until 1735, so that the final and complete responsibility of the site is probably the mid-18th Century. Until the beginning of the 19th Century Ani was empty of people.
Kackar Mountain Guide
Kackar mountain is located between Trabzon, Rize, 50 kilometers inland, the second highest peak (3932m) in Turkey to Mount Ararat (5165m). Ayder Yayla (Platue) is the last town where you can stay near the top, the Kvarner, hotels and hot spring of the Turkish bath. Ayder is the place where you might begin trekking tours, but make sure that you have a leader before you do it. The most popular trekking tour begins in Yukarı Kavrun and crosses on the mountain Barhal, Yusufeli (south side of the mountain), but only can be done in June-August time frame and make sure you have a guide on the way. You can easily lost when there is a dense fog may occur several times a day!
You can still go to the edge of the hill in the village of Yukari Kavrun But the road is very bumpy and only its activities in summer time, the 17 km of the road easily takes an hour. In the winter time, the people organizing tours snow board a helicopter when they drop off at the summit, and they all ski down the road to Ayder only the professional skiers can do it.
Izmir Guide
"Beautiful Izmir" - the "Pearl of the Aegean Sea" - is Turkey's third largest city and the second most important port. A city of palm-lined boulevards, avenues and parks in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally mild climate and many fine hotels.
The city is a bustling commercial and industrial centre and the move into the Aegean. Turkey Aegean shore are among the most beautiful scenery in the country. The beautiful coastal scenery, lapped by the clear waters of the Aegean Sea, is rich in large and pristine beaches, surrounded by olive groves, rocky cliffs and pine forests. Dotted with idyllic fishing ports, popular holiday villages, and the remains of ancient civilizations, this region offers an exceptionally attractive venue for meetings, incentives and conferences. Izmir is also a good starting point to explore the many attractions in the region. The city itself is of course absolutely worth a visit. Konak Konak square and streets are the best points to start your visit. The famous Clock Tower, landmark of the city, is in Konak, as well as the Asansor - the elevator for the transportation of goods from port to Halil Rifat quarter.
If you are in the area make sure to visit Urla, Çeşme Seferihisar and has many historcial sites nearby. The best prospect in Izmir clock the sun at the top of the Kadifekale east of the city to 250m high, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Even 20 km west of Konak suqaure in Balçova, take a trip on the mountain by a cable car and enjoy the view from the forest and eat lunch or dinner.
Istanbul Travel Guide Tour Guide
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I have been travelling around a bit and have seen very few large cities with a long history in and around the old Europe: Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon, Cairo and so many others. But there is a city that makes me come over and over again - for more than 10 years: Istanbul, the city on the strait, the city connecting two continents. Even as Frank Sinatra, said: "I want to wake up a city that does not sleep" There are two cities fit this category in the world, New York and Istanbul. If you are in the town try to cross the bridge at midnight Bosphorous or travel along the Bosphrous see the traffic, the city actually not sleep. The population of 12 million and all are on the way !!!!
No matter how and by which side you approach the town from Yesilköy from the airport bus or taxi, with the train into the European Sirkeci train station or by ship through the Dardanelles: The moment will come when the landscape on the horizon the peninsula will raise the skyline of the mighty mosques. Believe me when I say this is a moment you'll never forget! Or as the poet says: "Istanbulu dinliyorum, gözlerim Kapali" - I am listening to Istanbul, with my eyes closed.
You need at least 1 week to see some of the major tourist attractions, museums, parks, covered bazaar, old mosques and palaces, etc. ... The best time to visit the city from May to September time frame, and make sure you take a boat tour along the Bosporus, zig zaging the cannel to the north, to the Black Sea Asia site (Anadolu Kavagi). It is considered Dredge, it stops every seaport (total 10) watch and enjoy the dimensions / palaces, castles on the way, where you will be under the two suspension bridges.
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