The Aegean Region

Many would agree that the coastal region of the Aegean has some of the most stunning views in the country and, in the words of Heredotus, “have the most beautiful sky and the best climate in the world.” The bays peninsulas, and golden beaches stretchthe length of coastline and this region was also the venue of countless mythological events. There are remains of ancient cities including Troy, immortalised by Homer, and Pergamum, the art and cultural centre and capital of one of the most powerfulkingdoms at the time.

The provinces in the Aegean region are Afyon, Aydin, Denizli, Izmir, Kutahya, Manisa, Mugla and Usak.Situated in Edremit bay is Ayvalik, the meeting point of the sea, the theraputic springs of Akcay, and pine forests, which has been dubbed the olive-grove Riviera. To the south are countless resorts, then further south is Foca, famous for the heroicTurkish sailors who were based here. Sardis, the capital of the wealthy Lydian king Croesus, is a small detour inland.Located in a narrow bay, Izmir is a modern city and the third largest in Turkey, as well as the major part on the Aegean. devamini okuyun…

The Mediterranean Region

South of the majestic Taurus Mountains lie on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea with its beaches of fine sand, vistas of rare and rugged beauty, many ancient ruins, hidden coves and alluring vacation getaways. The region is bathed in sunshine 300 days ayear, and is a paradise for swimming, sunbathing and watersports. You can also explore important historical sites dating back thousands of years, set in a landscape of pine forests and citrus groves and learn about the mythology that is intertwinedwith the area.The Mediterranean coast is as full of antique artefacts as the Aegean. In the ancient Lycian region, west of Antalya, you can experience the beauty of the mountain cities of Termessos and Arikand, as well as the coastal towns such as Olimpos, Kale,Kekova and Kas. The ancient cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side are located on the coastal plane east of Antalya, originally called Pamphylia.

Antalya is one of the Mediterranean’s most important cities and is Turkey’s hottest vacation spot, with the beaches of Konyaalti to the west and Lara to the east, lying at the foot of Antalya’s massive mountain range. It is an attractive holidaygetaway with palm-lined streets, beautiful parks, an abundance of accommodation, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and a picturesque marina. devamini okuyun…

Antalya Landmarks

ANTALYA MUSEUM

Antalya Province, Turkey has the richest natural and historical treasures. This large city in the Mediterranean, with a long coastline and fertile soil as well as starting from the Paleolithic Age to the present date, the most interesting archeological sites in continuous Lycia, Pamphylia, Cilicia, and also includes Pisidiya’yı. With its unique collection of museums of the world in the Antalya Museum are among the most prominent light up the entire history of the region are exhibited.
Solomon teachers Antalya Museum was founded in 1922 by Intellectual ERTEN. Monuments for a while Aladdin Mosque in 1937 after operating Fluted Minaret Museum Complex, was moved to its present building in 1972.

Museum of Antalya in 1988, “European Council Special Prize” has been received.
Antalya Museum exhibit 13 pieces from the exhibition hall and the garden is composed. Most of the archaeological work in the museum collection of local and foreign scholars have done in the region periodically obtained from the excavations, ethnographic artifacts the museum has gathered experts from the region.
Exhibit only Anatolia but the Near East Paleolitiği also of great importance Chamber Cave artifacts begin with, and Bademagaci, Karatas Semayük, Bayindir Tumuli, Hacımusalar Limyra, Patara, Xanthos, Arykanda, St. Nicholas Church Perge and Museum salvage obtained finds More which reflects the culture of the region’s recent past and present with the most beautiful examples of the ongoing schemes were carried out in a chronological.
The museum’s most interesting corners are; Prehistory Hall of jar burials, excavation hall middle windows that decorate the apple-Bayindir tumulus obtained İ.Ö.7.yy finds, Emperors room, black and white marble belly sculpture, the new building’s lower floors Patara tombs belonging to a sample same with the coins on display in the upper floors of the building and are Korydella define. Moreover, Aspendos tiles, Seljuk Qur’an the old calligrapher our hand out Hilye, Naat, icâzet and katığ like writing boards, lodges materials weighing instruments, the region’s villages touched Döşemealtı carpet samples from the 15th century la belongs Uşak carpets Ethnography section Again, this room is one of the most interesting work in a part of the given cross-section of nomadic life, is a part of a modest Antalya home with living room and bedroom are the reconstructions.
Exhibition spaces, the museum’s founder, Suleyman Erten idea of the typewriter, calculator, and the seal of the museum where it ends with a showcase of memories. devamini okuyun…

Ankara Landmarks

Museums and Historical Sites

Anatolian Civilizations Museum: Museum of Ankara Castle in the southeastern part, known as Atpazarı in the district is composed of two Ottoman buildings. Mahmut Pasa Bazaar is one of the two structures, Conqueror of the period by the Grand Vizier was built between 1464-1471 is estimated. The plan is a classic type of structure. The middle 10 rectangular indoor dome, barrel vault covered with mutual placed over a arasta surrounded by 102 shops, it is occurring. The second structure is sought Han, tahrir books and records according to recent research based on the period of Fatih Mehmet Pasha, Grand Vizier to the soup kitchen in Üsküdar was built as a foundation. There is no inscription. II in 1946 in repairs. The coins were seized from Murat. These findings, the inn’s 15th In the first half of a century there is evidence that quality is. Khan, Khan of the Ottoman era in the character and the typical plan in the middle courtyard and portico with time, they turn consists of a two-storey rooms. 28 on the ground floor, first floor contains 30 rooms. 11 inns in the north wall, east side entrance iwan of the ninth and placed fourth in the exchange shops are located. Two buildings were abandoned after a fire in 1881. Ataturk’s suggestion with the center of an “Eti Museum” be established at the request of Culture Director Hamid Zubair Koşay by the Minister of Education, Saffet Arikan made to the proposed end, Mahmut Pasa Bazaar and leaded Han, Ministry of Education by the purchase in 1938 from 1968 until the repairs As at the end of the Archaeological Museum was opened in Ankara. Museums of the world with its unique collection of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in between, starting from the Paleolithic Age of archaeological monuments in Anatolia, are exhibited in chronological order until the Ottoman period. Bazaar next to the halls in chronological order, the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Early Bronze, Assyrian Trading Colonies, Hittite, Phyrigia, Urartu periods, Chamber, Çatalhöyük, Pilgrims, Can Hasan Bey, by Sultan, Alacahoyuk, Karaz, Mahmutlar, Eskiyapar, Apple, Kültepe Acemhöyük, Bogazkoy, Gordion, Sunday with Altıntepe Adilcevaz, Patnoz campaign come from various collections and the Greek, Roman and Byzantine examples, bazaar of the central hall, the Hittite Empire (Alacahoyuk) and the Late Hittites (Malatya, Carchemish, Sakçagözü) city of gates belonging to stone reliefs found in the excavations are exhibited in their manner. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, of Lausanne, in Switzerland on April 19, 1997 ranked first among 68 selected museums, “Museum of the Year” title was obtained.

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Amasya Landmarks
Amasya Museum

Located in the city center. Sultan Mahmud II in 1925. In two rooms of the building belonging to the madrasa complex Bayezit collected with a small number of archaeological monuments of Islamic revolution by bringing together a mummy, “the Museum Store” was created. Then works to reproduce and the new exhibition space need to be as a result of the museum, in 1961, the Seljuk period, monumental works of the Gökmedrese Mosque, March 22, 1977 in the newly built modern building was moved to re-arranged all the works in chronological order and brought into service.

The three-story warehouse in the basement of the museum, labs and other service units, an exhibition hall in the basement, while upstairs in the archaeological and ethnographic artifacts include two large halls. In particular, the stone works with the Sultan Found in the tomb of Massoud Ilkhanid mummy belongs to the period of interest is 6.

Hazeranlar Mansion (Ethnography Museum)

Hatuniye Mosque in the eastern range of the Mansion House is the most beautiful mansions. 19. century is one of the traditional civil architecture. By Hasan Talat Efendi who served as revenue sister Hazeran was built in 1872 on behalf of Mrs. Host has two separate entrances. One of them home with youngster school is located across the road gate is narrow cobblestone. Covered with tiles on the eaves, double-winged doors, the basement floor and is haremlik. devamini okuyun…

Aksaray Landmarks

Aksaray Castle: Castle,Amir-ul-Umera Karamanoglu Mehmed Ali Bey time by Chalabi, the architect was made to Abraham Islamoglu teacher. Today the castle ruins of the Great Mosque in the south of the city walls remained.

Goat Castle: 35 Aksaray-Adana road kilometers on a hill dominating the environment. Castle walls made with large stones without mortar. Inside the castle made of chipped stone and brick. Is in a dilapidated state today.

Castle and the ruins of the middle well: Eskil an accident, the Central Plateau is located in the well. Today is in ruins. Are estimated to belong to ancient times.
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Ağrı Landmarks

MOUNTAIN TOURISM:
Noah’s Ark, alleged in the 5165-meter summit of Mount Ararat in Turkey and is the largest mountains in the world. The lack of foreign tourists on non-profit continues to be in the limelight. Climbing and hiking on Mount Ararat is an ideal place for sports. In 2000, a partly opened to tourism in the hundreds of local and foreign tourists climbing Mount Ararat realized. In 2001, our region has opened the door to everyone who has been living with the dream of a Mount Ararat. Because of the excess demand from foreign countries, our country and our region in terms of importance for tourism. Sport climbing Mount Ararat in the output are required for removal of bureaucratic obstacles.

WINTER SPORTS (SKI)
Under six months of snow every year in the Agri province located 30km away Güneykaya Eleşkirt connected to the ski resort, built by Governor of pain was opened. As an ideal place for ski tourism in selected locations Palandoken East was built as an alternative to ski trails and Sarikamis.
More than half of the year under snow in this dirty local and foreign tourists are required to take a good introduction.

GÜNEYKAYA SKI FACILITIES

Güneykaya Skiing Facility in pain 36, and at a distance of 6km from the town of Eleşkirt, E 23 highway near 500 meters. Structure is most suitable for skiing. And fog in the avalanche of ski trails that are no events. In mid-November until the end of the march can go skiing. There are separate trails for slalom and endurance. In general, this snow ski in the 2-2.50 m thick, sometimes may go up to 1.50 meters. For skiers and tourists, the restaurant also offers summit. There are environmental regulation. devamini okuyun…

Afyonkarahisar Landmarks

Virtual LOCATIONS

Museums

Archaeology Museum

Bolvadin Museum

Museum of victory (Commander Historical National Park Directorate):

Ancient Cities:

Phrygian Valley BC Covering the years 3000-2000, starting from the Early Bronze period to the present prevailing in the Phrygian civilization has a distinct and unique. devamini okuyun…

Adıyaman Landmarks

And the establishment of several ancient civilizations, this region is rich in history and natural features.

Castles:

Adiyaman Fortress: The eighth century by the Umayyad commander Mansoor bin Cavene been made for the purpose of defense against Byzantine. Masonry in the middle of the city over a hill. Aaron is the three-door castle was repaired by Rashid. The door is the famous inscriptions. If the castle is in ruins today.

Besni Castle: The castle was built in the period of the Hittites in Besni. İnsend who founded the Kingdom of the flesh made. Still in a state of the castle ruins. devamini okuyun…

Adana Landmarks

Adana’s Cukurova and all of his works are exhibited, the museum’s history, immediately after the proclamation of the Republic was founded in 1924. For this reason, Turkey’s oldest museum, is one of ten. First, the surrounding columns, column capitals and sarcophagi of the Police Department in the summing founded the museum, Adana’lı Alyanakzade Halil Kamil Bey, director of the appointment and successful work at the end of 1928, Stone Bridge head of the now demolished the Cafer Pasha Mosque, Madrasa in was opened to visitors. In 1950, Kuruköprü’de has now been moved to the Museum of Ethnography. Especially Tarsus / Gözlükule (1934), Ontario / Yumuktepe (1936), Ceyhan / Sirkeli (1938) and analytics / Misis (1958) found in the excavation of the mound, the property of their outstanding work in the early ages of Cukurova has been collected in the museum. Enrichment in the museum’s ethnographic museum Director Ali Riza Yalman’s (Yalkın) has made a great contribution.

January 5, 1972 in the museum moved to its current building.

17 071 pieces in the museum are archaeological artifacts and 26 547 coins. devamini okuyun…