FATIH TODAY Fatih, by combining Eminonu and Fatih districts which are inside the City Walls, is converted into one district. Today, Eminonu as being connected with Fatih, became a district when Istanbul Central District was divided into two parts in 1928 whereas Fatih was a branch located in Istanbul Central …
HISTORY OF THE MOSQUE Name of the city ‘Edirne’ is attributed to Hadrian who established the city in AD 175. The name Hadrianapolis, Adrianapolis and then Edirne was used to refer to this beautiful city. There are differing opinions about the reason why this mosque was built in Edirne instead of …
2. KUŞ GÖÇÜ FESTİVALİ (26-31 MART 2015) – YER: FENERYOLU KUŞ GÖZLEM KULESİ Türkiye’nin Kuşları Ülkemizde şu ana kadar yeterli güvenirlikte tanımlanmış olan 475 kuş türü bulunmaktadır. Ülkemiz, coğrafi konumu ve yeryüzü şekillerinin çeşitliliği nedeniyle, biyolojik çeşitlilik açısından son derece zengindir. Bu durum, Asya, Avrupa ve Afrika arasında göç eden …
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SAFRANBOLU Safranbolu is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman houses, with a rich collection of pieces of art which represent traditional Turkish life and culture. Its rich history and success in preserving it earned the town an inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Best known …
KONYA Konya is one of the first inhabited cities in the history of mankind, and still contains traces of many ancient civilisations which give it the atmosphere of a museum city. Because of its locations in the middle of the barren Anatolian steppe, it used to be one of the …
CAPPADOCIA The region known as Cappadocia includes the centres of Ürgüp, Göreme, Avanos, Üçhisar, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı and Ihlara. It is a stunning area of other-worldly rock formations, subterranean churches and underground dwellings, the scale of which is over-whelming. The area is also famous for its carpet-weaving, wines and the distinctive …
BOLU: The city blessed with natural beauties. Located in the western Black Sea Region, Bolu with its lofty mountains, thick forests, beautiful lakes, health-giving thermal springs and ski centres is one of the popular cities of Turkey. Set amid the two large metropolises, Ankara and Istanbul, this lovely city is …
NATURE’S HEALTH CURE A visit to Turkey would not be complete without a stop at one of the country’s better known spas, whether to treat a health problem or simply to luxuriate in the soothing waters of natural mineral baths. A stop at one of the spas described …
CONFERENCE TOURISM A treasure-house of history and culture, Turkey is a gateway into a world of exciting possibilities. Located at the juncture of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a superb venue for motivational meetings and conventions. Turkey offers a wealth of first-class hotel accommodation and conference facilities, easy …
Turkey, situated on the Anatolian peninsula has been the cradle for a number of civilizations throughout history. This was an important crossroad in the region which linked three continents known as the “Old World.” During the polytheistic era in this region, many shrines were built and dedicated to gods and …
TURKEY ON THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST The cultural assets of Turkey inscribed in the World Heritage List and protected by UNESCO include: • The Historic Sites of Istanbul (1985) • The Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Nevşehir (1985) • Divriği Ulu Mosque and Hospital, …
READING THE TURKISH LANDSCAPE However different we may be, we share our humanity and a common destiny on earth as we continue to shape and be shaped by our environment. As human beings, we appreciate that essentially all our experiences take place in the landscape which at once enables and …
COUNTRY PROFILE Official Name Republic of Turkey Founder Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK Date of Foundation October 29, 1923 Capital Ankara Language Turkish Religion The Population is 99% Muslim Area 814.578 km2 Currency TL (Turkish Lira) Geographical Coordinates Eastern Meridians 26 and 45 and Northern Parallels 36 and 42 Time Zone In …
JOURNEY THROUGH THE ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS Anatolia, the heartland of modern Turkey, is the cradle of great civilizations. More than a dozen have been born and flourished here during the past 10.000 years. From BC to 1600 AD, Anatolia was the very heart of the civilized world at the crossroads of …
SANLIURFA [EDESSA] THE CRADLE OF CULTURES AND RELIGIONS The ancient and sacred cities of the earth were the cradles of human civilisation and culture, instrumental in developing history, the sciences, law, the arts and letters. Among these cities are Athens and Rome in the West, and Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem (al-Quds) …
ADIYAMAN With its cultural assets, natural beauties, historic richness and Mount Nemrut, in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, Adıyaman is a must see. GEOGRAPHY Adıyaman is a province located in the South-East Anatolian region. It is at an elevation of 669 metres above sea-level. It is surrounded by Diyarbakir …
İZMİR Izmir, the city which is home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world… “I am 8,500 years old…” says the city of Homer… The legendary female warriors, the Amazons, founded Izmir, or Smyrna as it was called in Ancient Times, according …
The beating heart of Turkey which bares the footprints of many civilizations… ANKARA Ankara is located in the Central Anatolian Region, surrounded by the provinces of Kırıkkale and Kırşehir to the east, Çankırı to the north, Bolu to the northwest, Eskişehir to the west, and Konya and Aksaray to the …
DID YOU KNOW That Antalya is also known as “the paradise on earth”, “the pearl of the Mediterranean”, and “the Turkish Riviera”? That the most magnificent and best- preserved ancient theatre Asia and Africa is the Aspendos Theatre in Antalya? That, in addition to numerous archaeological cities …