Located in the Western Black Sea region and a charming and beautiful district of Bartın province, Amasra has been attracting a significant number of domestic and foreign tourists recently. According to archaeological excavations, Amasra’s history dates back 3,000 years. Around the 13th century, the city was dominated by the Genoese and later taken over by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1460 …
Side, a neighborhood of Manavgat in the beautiful province of Antalya, is known for its historic ruins and monumental structures that have survived to this day. The word “Side” means pomegranate, and the area hosts a history that dates back to the 7th century BC. The region, believed to have first been settled during the Hittite period, saw ancient cities …
Ürgüp, located 20 kilometers from the city center of Nevşehir, is one of the most touristic districts in the region. Situated in Cappadocia, it has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The history of Ürgüp reaches back to the Byzantine period and has seen influences from various civilizations. The region, which became part of Turkish territory during the …
Fethiye, the second-largest district of Muğla after Bodrum, is located in a very active location in terms of tourism. Surrounded by the province of Antalya to the east and southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the southwest and west, and Dalaman to the northwest and Denizli and Burdur to the north, Fethiye is also home to very important ancient cities like …
Datça, one of the most beautiful tourist districts of Muğla, Turkey, is built on a peninsula extending into the Aegean Sea. With its mountainous and rugged terrain, Datça is completely surrounded by the Aegean Sea. Archaeological excavations have revealed that Datça dates back to 2000 BC, with the ancient city of Knidos established there. The city later came under Hittite …
Guide to Urla, İzmir Urla, nestled in the province of İzmir, has emerged over recent years as a premier tourism destination. It is flanked by towns such as Güzelbahçe and Seferihisar to the east, Karaburun to the northwest, and boasts proximity to the stunning Çeşme to the west, overlooking the mesmerizing Aegean sea. Even though Urla is about 35 km …
This picturesque coastal town, once ruled by Romans, Byzantines, and later the Seljuks, holds a rich legacy as a strategic port city. The Seljuk-era shipyards and its enduring Ottoman significance highlight deep historical roots of Alanya. Climate & Cuisine This town boasts a Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild winters, making it an ideal destination for year-round travel. …
Bozcaada is an island district of Çanakkale Province, located in the Aegean Sea. It is the third largest island in Turkey after Gökçeada and Marmara Island. Bozcaada is easily accessible from major cities like Istanbul, Izmir, and Bursa, making it a popular weekend getaway destination. A Brief History of Bozcaada With roots stretching back to the Trojan Wars, Bozcaada has …
Hagia Sophia has experienced many construction processes from past to present. The first construction was started by Emperor Constantius in the Byzantine period. After this was finished, Hagia Sophia was opened for worshiping. The building was built on the Temple of Artemis with the name Hagia Sophia; it was designed with a wooden roof and had traditional Latin architecture. When …
As a residential area from approximately 9,000 years ago, Çatalhöyük consists of two mounds located in the east and west sides. It was a settlement area during Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods and carries with it great mysteries and secrets to this today. Çatalhöyük is in Konya city, 52 kilometers away from the city center. In particular, traces which belong to …