Home to the world’s earliest settlements and numerous civilizations ranging from the tiniest of communities to the greatest of empires, Anatolia invites you to discover its ancient cities. Aphrodisias With a history dating back to 5000 BC, the ancient city of Aphrodisias was established during the Greek and Roman times and is one of the […]
Çeşme Cesme: the sunshine of the Aegean Sea, an ancient southern town that has preserved its natural beauty as on its first day. Named originally Cyssus in the ancient time, the name of the location was eventually changed to Çeşme due to the cold and delicious water resources in the region. Building fountains at the […]
Ephesus lodge is a hotel concept where a variety of comfortable and unique accommodations are offered at the beautiful Kirazli village of Turkey. Located just 10 minutes away from the World-famous ancient city of Ephesus , Ephesus Lodge is in the heart of nature and off the beaten track. The idea of Ephesus Lodge came […]
Around Ephesus : Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St.John, Ephesus Museum, Isa Bey Mosque, Seven Sleepers, Sirince Village, Hellenistic City Wall Efes Ruins, which is the biggest open field museum of Turkey, has been located in Kusadasi Gulf in Aegean Region. After Jesus, the son of the Virgin Mary, had […]
Kusadasi settlement has taken its name from the small gulf where it has been located in. This touristical place located in just opposite of Samos Island and has a nice panoramical view with the attribution of the small islands surrounding it. It has been formed a very important place for tourists in Aegean Region. The […]
This antique city which is at 15 km. north of Denizli province has become famous with its thermal hot water springs, spas. Calcium Oxide deposited by rivers flowing over a terrain with travertine for many years covered everyplace a white color like cotton and a white scenery like snow has come up. This is why […]
IZMIR – CESME (Altitude: 5 m) Cesme (“fountain”) is abundantly endowed with natural hot springs. Located on the Aegean coast, 80 km west of Izmir, the holiday resort has excellent hotels with complete spas. Some use mineral waters from natural hot springs, while the facilities at the Altin Taunus Holiday Resort utilize mineralrich seawater. Capacity The […]
IZMIR – BALCOVA (Altitude: 25 m) The Balcova hot springs are located on the site of the Baths of Agamemnon, known in antiquity for the therapeutic qualities of its waters. Balcova Treatment Center According to one legend, Agamemnon was advised by an oracle to bring soldiers who had been wounded during the campaign against Troy to […]
AEGEAN REGION PICTURE SHOW Yachting in Fethiye, Mugla Bird Paradise, Izmir Folk Dancer in Regional Dress Izmir Clock Tower Kizlaragasi Inn, Izmir Ataturk Memorial in , Izmir Yali Mosque in Konak Asansor Terrace, Izmir Horse-drawn Carriage Tour, Kordon, Izmir Ballet Recital Theatrical Recital Local Windmill Regional Kilim Hot Spring, Balcova, Izmir Kula, Manisa Celsus […]
FESTIVALS Camel Wrestling Festival – Selcuk, January 1915 Sea Victory Celebration – Canakkale, March International Izmir Film Festival, April Traditional “Mesir” Festival – Manisa, April Efes International Festival of Culture & Tourism – Selcuk, May International Yachting Festival – Marmaris, May International Offshore Races – Izmir, June (also in Istanbul) Foca Music, Folklore and Watersports Festival – Foca, June Marmaris Festival – Marmaris, June […]
ATTRACTIONS PARKS Kulturpark, the main park of the city, offers a variety of activities. It is the site for the International Izmir Fair and contains an amusement park, zoo, restaurant and quiet gardens. Olof Palme Park, situated in Karsiyaka, is a relaxing place to stop. It also has sports facilities. Karsiyaka is ancient Cordelia. Horse – drawn […]
Asansor Terrace, Izmir Horse – drawn Carriage Tour, Kordon, Izmir Cesme Castle, Izmir Altin Yunus Facilities, Izmir Siren Boulders, Foca, Izmir Cesme Beach, Izmir Ayvalik Canakkale Harbor Manisa Kusadasi Bodrum, Mugla Kusadasi, Aydin Pamukkale Bodrum Castle Marmaris Marina Marmaris Lycian Rock Tombs, Fethiye Knidos, Datca – Mugla Oludeniz, Fethiye […]
The Museum List Archeological Museum Ethnography Museum The Ataturk Museum Fine Arts Museum Seljuk Yasar Art Museum Natural History Museum Odemis Archeological Museum Tire Archeological Museum Canakkale Archeological Museum The Kutahya Archeological Museum The Kossuth House Museum Manisa Archeological Museum The Archeology Museum (Usak) The Kaftanci House Museum The Ataturk Ethnography Museum (Usak) The […]
MOSQUES Hisar Mosque is the largest and oldest in Izmir. Built in the 16th century, and restored in the 19th century, it has a delightful interior with an interesting mimber (pulpit) and mihrab (niche showing the direction to Mecca). Yali Mosque in Konak Other mosques in Izmir are Salepcioglu (20th-century), Sadirvan (17th-century with 19th-century restorations) and Kemeralti (17th-century). All these […]
The province of Mugla features the popular resort cities of Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca, Koycegiz and Fethiye. Beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnificent landscapes offer holiday makers plenty of choice. Mugla, the province’s capital, lies inland and is known for its traditional architecture. In the village of Ozluce, […]
Nestled in the high mountains near the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River is Denizli.Surrounded by the natural beauty of a verdant valley, the area is also rich in culture and history. The Luvians were the first inhabitants, followed centuries later by the Hittites. Throughout time the fertile plain nourished other civilizations – The Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, […]