ISTANBUL: The Imperial Capital Istanbul is the only city in the world connecting two continents and with its unique position that connects Asia and Europe, it is one of the most important cities on earth. It stands on the shores of the uniquely beautiful Bosphorus (Istanbul Strait) where the waters …
CAPPADOCIA: Land of Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia has one of the most interesting and spectacular landscapes in the world. Millions of years ago the volcanoes of Mt. Erciyes and Mt. Hasan covered the surrounding plateau with volcanic tuff as a result of their violent eruptions. The natural effects of wind, water and rain …
EPHESUS: Capital of Asia Minor Ephesus proudly houses one of the seven ancient wonders of the world; the Temple of Artemis. The city is dedicated to her and has many fascinating buildings. The precise date of the city’s foundation is not known but the legend says that the city was first founded by …
Unveiling the Mystical Beauty of Pamukkale. Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural wonder located in southwestern Turkey. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination for its stunning white terraces and hot springs. This fairy-land of ‘Cotton Castle is a marvelous spectacle, created by a …
CANAKKALE: Homeland of Legends The province of Canakkale lies on both sides of the Dardanelles, which connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea. Its shores touch both Europe (with the Gelibolu Peninsula) and Asia (with the Biga Peninsula) and there are ferries and suspension bridge here between the two sides. The …
Heart of the Country Long ago, in the 3rd century BC, the Galatians were the first to declare “Ancyra” of those times their capital. Much later on, in 1923, M. Kemal Ataturk chose the same district to be the capital of newly founded Turkey, and ‘Ankara’ thereafter began to be …
ANTALYA: The Tourism Capital The Antalya Region, offering all the mysticism of past in our day, is now called the Turkish Riviera due to its archeological and natural beauties. Antalya is the place where sea, sun, history and nature constitute a perfect harmony and which also includes the most beautiful and clearest …
BURSA: First Capital of Ottoman Empire Known as ‘Green Bursa’, this province stands on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mount Olympos of Mysia, 2543 m). The title ‘Green’ of Bursa comes from its gardens and parks, and of course from its being in the middle of an important fruit growing region. In Bursa, …
EDIRNE: Home of Oil Wrestling Edirne is a gateway of Turkey opening to western world, the first stopover for newcomers from Europe by road. Situated on the Greek border, this beautiful city is famed for its many mosques, the elegant domes and minarets which dominate the panoramic appearance of the province. …
NEMRUT: Throne of Gods 95 km northeast from Adiyaman, the impressive peak of Mount Nemrut is the most outstanding landmark of the region. It is the highest mountain of northern Mesopotamia, reaching a height of 2150 meters, and is a unique historical treasure possessing marvelous sights. On its summit, there exists the tumulus …
