Located in Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, Batman is a province that has preserved its rich history in the lands where the Dicle River streams. Hasankeyf Ancient City is a wonder of nature with over 1,000 caves and many historical monuments. Before 1990, when terror activities abounded, Batman had been a city where fast developments took place.
In the last couple of years, the advertisement of the East Express, which once again attracted popularity of scenic train routes, brought the train trip back to the agenda. We have compiled the best routes you can take by train. Thus, you can get rid of the hustle and bustle of highway traffic and make an unforgettable journey with your …
With thousands of years of history, Turkey is home to many interesting locations to visit. We accumulated 15 highlights of Turkey that come to mind when Turkey is mentioned.
In the last couple of years, the advertisement of the East Express, which once again attracted popularity of scenic train routes, brought the train trip back to the agenda. We have compiled the best routes you can take by train. Thus, you can get rid of the hustle and bustle of highway traffic and make an unforgettable journey with your …
If you want to have a rest for a week, see different geographies and different cultures, you will be interested in one of the best sightseeing routes below. We have prepared “Turkey in 1 week Itineraries” for you. Those cities are close to each other, so renting a car would be convenient.
Whenever you come to Turkey, there are places that you should definitely visit. Especially if this is your first time, you may want to enjoy the most popular places in Turkey. Below is a guide to help you to have amazing experiences in Classic Itineraries in Turkey.
Şırnak, which is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, emerged as a city after being a town of Siirt, in 1990. It is home to Mount Cudi, which is believed to have hosted Noah’s Ark. The city has a history from 5000 BC. Since the Neolithic Period, the Assyrians, Urartians, Seljuks, and Ottomans inhabited the city. The city is surrounded …
Located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Siirt is one of the exceptional cities of the East. It has been discovered that the city has a wide history dating back to the Stone Age. The city witnessed the Roman and Byzantine periods with the Hellenistic period and was later inhabited by the Islamic states. The city is surrounded by Bitlis in …
Bitlis, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region, has a history dating back to 2000 BC. In the time of the Hittites, Assyrians and Urartians, the city was an active settlement. Later, Scythians, Medes and Lydians also came to the city. The historic city, which also hosted Alexander the Great, was transformed into Turkish homeland in the Seljuk and Ottoman times …
Mardin is one of the most astonishing cities of the Southeastern Anatolia Region with its long history and many natural beauties. The history of Mardin goes back to 3000 BC. Over its long history from past to present day, the city has hosted many different civilizations, sects, and ethnic groups. Marde means “City of the Castles” in Syriac. The name …