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Cappadocia.................
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Antalya.................
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Selcuk - Ephesus.................
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Izmir.................
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Kusadasi.................
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Bodrum.................
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Fethiye.................
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Troy.................
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Marmaris.................
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Cesme.................
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Pamukkale.................
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Istanbul:
Istanbul, which was known as a capital of the capital cities,
and created a big peace of geographies with regaining to
first Roma, and then Eastern Roman (Byzantium) Empire and
continents, and was the capital city of Ottoman Empire,
is going to a modern future with preserving magnificence
of history with proud. Variety in İstanbul is really charming
the visitors. It is serving infinite nuances with its museums,
churches, palaces, mosques, bazaar places and natural beauties.
When you lean against backside at the coast of the strait,
you feel İstanbul as "center of the world" and
understand why people select this extraordinary place centuries
before with watching the reflection of the red at sun set
from the houses at the coast.
Cappadocia:
Cappadocian Region displays a beautiful combination of nature
and history. The geographic movements had formed the "peri
bacaları"(Fair chimneys) and during the historical
development process, mankind had settled and inhabited these
natural wonders, fairy chimneys and carved houses and churches
inside these formations and adorned these settlements with
frescos, carrying the traces of the thousands of years of
their civilizations. The current Cappadocian Region is an
area covering Nevşehir, Aksaray, Niğde, Kayseri and as for
the more narrow rocky Cappadocian Region, Üçhisar, Ürgüp,
Avanos, Göreme, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Ihlara and its environs
will be included.
Antalya:
Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the
area, Antalya is also known as the Turkish Riviera. The
sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular
resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches in the
Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is liberally
scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs
and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which
are easily accessible from the city.
With its palm-lined boulevard, internationally-acclaimed
marina, and old castle with traditional architecture, all
set amidst a modern city, Antalya is a major tourist centre
in Turkey. In addition to the wide selection of hotels,
restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, the city also plays
host to a number of sporting events throughout the year,
like international beach volleyball, triathlon, golf tournaments,
archery, tennis and canoeing competitions. The Cultural
Centre, which opened in 1995, hosts cultural and art events
in the fields of music, theatre, and creative arts. The
main area of interest in the city is central old quarter
within the Roman walls, known as Kaleici, and there are
many good museums.
Ephesus - Kuşadası - İzmir:
It is in the south of Izmir on the south Aegean, Selcuk
has been transformed since the 1990s into a major tourist
destination, mainly as a base to visit the famous ruins
of Ephesus a few kilometres away. The ancient classical
city is one of the best preserved in the eastern Mediterranean
and is a great example of Roman architecture.
Selcuk
Has many historical remains of early Christianity, including
a house which many believe to have been visited by the Virgin
Mary, and Ayasoluk Hill where St John write his Gospel.
There are many small hotels and guest-houses, restaurants
and shops which makes the town a good base to explore the
area. The town gets busy during the famous annual camel
wrestling festival, held in Ephesus around February.
İzmir
Is the third biggest city in Turkey, with a population of
around 2.5 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul,
and a good transport hub. Once the ancient city of Smyrna,
it is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre,
set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains and was.
The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern
shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs,
the 18th century market, and old mosques and churches, although
the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe
than traditional Turkey.
Kuşadası
This seaside resort town has grown up immensely in the last
30 years, and is especially popular with package holiday-makers
from Europe. From a population of 6000 in the 1970s, it
is now closer to 50,000, although a high proportion of this
are part of the tourist industry and here only for the summer.
Eagean Cost:
Bodrum:
Homer describes Bodrum as "The land of eternal blue"
and the words of another resident of Bodrum, Cevat Şakir,
who said "The heavenly bliss of life in Bodrum is better
than any eternal bliss that may await us" were not
without foundation in reality. Throughout history of Bodrum,
known as Halicarnassos in ancient times, has always been
fought over and people have been unwilling to share its
beauty with others.
Fethiye:
Fethiye with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography,
is among the important touristic centres of Turkey. It is
famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians,
Carians and Romans. This charming county is in a bay within
Fethiye Gulf where both large and small islands are scattered.
The rear of the bay is surrounded by pine forests.
Troy:
Troy can be reached from the Canakkale - Izmir highway,
as well as the Bursa – Balikesir highway. Today it is the
name of an archaeological site, the traditional location
of Homeric Troy, Turkish Truva, in Hisarlık in Anatolia,
close to the seacoast in what is now Çanakkale province
in northwest Turkey, southwest of the Dardanelles under
Mount Ida.
Marmaris:
Once a sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has ballooned into
one of the largest resorts on the Aegean coastof Turkey.
Little of its history remains, as the town is now a modern
development with tourism at its heart and soul. The population
swells to a massive 200,000 in the summer, with most hotels,
restaurants, nightclubs and shops catering to low-cost package
holidays, although there are facilities for all budgets.
Çeşme:
Çeşme is a charming convergence of healing mineral springs,
excellent beaches, crystal clear waters and sun are perfect
for vacationers. It is located 94 km in west of İzmir, on
the very tip of the peninsula that bears its name. It was
called as the 'little harbor' by sailors, but in the course
of time, the area became known as Çeşme (Fountain) due to
the increasing number of fountains with ice - cold waters.
The Erythrai Ancient City excavated in (the village of)
Çeşme-Ildırı, the Castle, Caravanserai and many fountains
from Ottoman Period and the other examples of civil architecture
in the historical texture of the city compose the historical
and archaeological remains of the area. Today the remains
of the Acropolis can be seen on the top of the hill which
is in the city centre. Small statuettes offered to the Temple
of Athena Pallas were found during the excavations in the
Acropolis. One of the most important finds is the statue
of a woman belonging to Archaic Age. It is on display in
the İzmir Museum of Archaeology.
Pamukkale:
The stunning white calcium pools, which cling to the side
of a ridge, have long been one of the most famous picture
postcard views of Turkey. Pamukkale, literally meaning “cotton
castle”, is also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis
of which there are many interesting ruins, and is a very
popular destination for a short visit. Pamukkale was formed
when a spring with a high content of dissolved calcium bicarbonate
cascaded over the edge of the cliff, which cooled and hardened
leaving calcium deposits. This formed into natural pools,
shelves and ridges, which tourists could plunge and splash
in the warm water.
Hotels were springing up from the 1970s to cater for
the large influx of tourists, and shortly afterwards UNESCO
declared it a World Heritage Site. But by the 1990s, this
took its toll on the state of the calcium pools and restrictions
were placed on these travertine terraces. Many hotels were
knocked down, visitors are only allowed on major paths around
the sites, and must remove footwear to stand on the calcium
deposits. This seems to have been a successful move, as
the water supply is now used for preservation and some of
the damaged calcium deposits have been strengthened.