Istanbul has a history of about 3,000 years. Throughout history, this city has been known by different names: Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul. In 638 BC, the King Byzas came to the Sarayburnu region. The migrating Greek colony had settled here. The founder of the city, Byzas, gave it the name Byzantium. During the time of the Roman Empire (324 AD), …
The Ruins of Ephesus that have survived for hundreds of years will fascinate you with their peaceful, historical atmosphere. Ephesus is located in İzmir, in Turkey’s western region. Legend has it that İzmir was built by female warriors called “Amazons”. In the Hittite texts, it is referred as the capital city “Arpasa” of Arzawa. In the 12th and 11th centuries …
It is estimated that the settlement in Istanbul dates back to 3000 years with the recent excavations. The city was engraved in the memory of world history with the name of Constantinople during the prehistoric times and the period of foundation. The city was also home to the Eastern Roman Empire. Istanbul was raided many times throughout its history, and …
A different civilization and a different history lie in every corner of Anatolia. You will be able to cover all the geography with the excursion routes in the footsteps of ancient civilizations, including the civilizations of Byzantium, Rome, and Phrygia.
Kocaeli, the third largest city in the Marmara Region, dates back to the 8th century BC. In the period of the Kingdom of Bitinia, it was transformed into a city and was the capital of the Roman Empire. The city, which is located on a mobile route since the Seljuk period, is adjacent to both the Marmara and the Black …
Zonguldak is a city in the west of the Black Sea, famous for its coal mines. Zonguldak, where a settlement was started around 2500 BC, became a center of attraction in the time of Hittites; The Phrygians and Migdans also used it as a settlement. The city, which had entered under Persian rule for a period, was conquered by the …
Bursa has hosted many settlements since ancient times with its magnificent nature and its deeply rooted history.
Located in the south of our country, Mersin province has a hot climate as a coastal city. Mersin has an important place in the history.
Famous for its beautiful ceramics and thermal springs, Kütahya is one of the hidden paradises of Anatolia.
As one of the important centers of Anatolia, Eskişehir has also a good position. It has a cold and snowy climate and does not get much rainfall during the summer.