Category Archives: Touristic Regions
MANISA
The attractive Aegean city of Manisa preserves several splendid examples of Seljuk and Ottoman architecture. Endowed by Ayse Sultana, mother of Suleyman the Magnificent, the Sultan Mosque was built early in the 16th century. Every year in April, on the grounds
THE AEGEAN INTERIOR
Inland from the Aegean Sea, the fertile soil has endured the passage of many important early civilizations. Today the remains of these cultures can still be seen in the countryside, as well as in the cities, towns and villages.
CANAKKALE
The city of Canakkale lies at the narrow, 1,200 meter entrance to the Canakkale Strait (theDardanelles) that connects the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean. Passenger and car ferries run daily between Canakkale on the Asian side and Eceabat and Kilitbahir on the European side. Yachts
BEHRAMKALE (ASSOS)
Assos, the famous teaching center of antiquity is 87 km south of Canakkale in Ayvacik County. Aristotle, Plato’s most famous student, was invited to Assos and spent more than three years living and teaching there. He married the niece of
THE NORTH AEGEAN
The ancient Phocaea, Foca, once formed part of the Ionian Federation. Today it is a modem lively holiday resort on two deep bays. The pleasant accommodations, clean beaches and inviting restaurants make it an attractive vacation spot. Those seeking the perfect tan
PLACES OUTSIDE IZMIR
Balcova, on the road to Cesme, is one of Turkey’s largest thermal spas, with excellent facilities for guests. Camalti, 15 km west of Karsiyaka, is an area of coastal marshes and salt fields that is preserved as an important bird sanctuary the –
MOSQUES-IZMIR
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
HISTORICAL SITES AND MONUMENTS-IZMIR
The excavations at Bayrakli have unearthed a temple dedicated to Athena and the wall of the Ionian city which flourished there between the seventh and fifth centuries B.C. Pottery dating back to the third millennium B.C. has also been uncovered. On Kadifekale (Mt.
PLACES OF INTEREST MUSEUMS-IZMIR
The Archaeological Museum, near Konak Square, houses a superb collection of antiquities including the statues of Poseidon and Demeter which, in ancient times, stood in the Agora. (Closed on Mondays) Next to the Archaeology Museum, the Ethnography Museum contains folkloric artifacts, which include a fine
IZMIR HOMETOWN
Known in Turkish as “Beautiful Izmir”, the city lies at the head of a long, narrow gulf traversed by ships and yachts. The climate is mild and in the summer the constant, refreshing sea breezes temper the sun’s heat. Behind
Aksaray (Karsaura)
The city of Aksaray is located to the north of Hasan Mountain and to the southeast of the Salt Lake. It is right on the intersection of the Kayseri – Konya and Ankara – Adana main roads. The first known
Akdamar Church / Van
Located on the larger one of the two islands 4 kilometres far away from the southern coast of Van lake, Akdamar church was built by Armenian Vaspurakan King I. Gagik in 915. The chapel in the North eastern
Hattusas and Yazilikaya
There is Yazılıkaya at 1 km east of Bogazkale which is 30 km far from Yozgat. When you go up to 2 km. east of Bogazkale there appears before you the famous Hatuşas. Remains. Name of Hatuşaş is know to
Nemrut Mountain
Nemrut Mountain is an extension of Toros Mountains has an elevation of 2150 m. It is climbed by starting the Kahta town whic is a small district belong to Adiyaman provision. Setting and raising of sun watched from the mountain
Basilica Cistern
One of the magnificent historical structures of Istanbul is Baslilica Cistern in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. The esnormous undergroung cistern was built by Byzantine Emperor I.Justinianus and thanks to marble columns rising from the water level and seeming like
Winter Holidays
Turkey is an important center of winter tourism with its snow-capped mountains, a summer-winter and luxury resorts in these mountains, which are well established. Transportation can be provided by two private visits are available to resorts, private tour operators and
