EAST AND SOUTHEAST ANATOLIA

East and Southeast Anatolia

Provinces

Rovinzen includes the provinces of Eastern Anatolia Agry, Bingöl, Bitlis, Elazyg, Erzican, Erzurum, Hakkari, Kars, Malatya, Mup, Tunceli, Van, Ardahan and Igdyr. To include the Southeast Anatolia provinces Adyyaman, Diyarbakyr, Gaziantep, Mardin, Siirt, Panlyurfa, Batman, Pyrnak and Kilis.

Mount Ararat and the Igdyr-level religious significance: On the summit of Ararat stranded Noah and his ark, from here, he broke off after the floods that had moved through the Igdyr level in the Mesopotamia land between the Euphrates and Tigris.

Cities

On a broad plateau is the city of Erzurum at 1,900 metres altitude. Attractions include the Medressen the grave buildings and mosques from the Seljuk and Ottoman period. An old fortress overlooking the border town Kars, in the northeastern region. The historical buildings in Ocakly were predominantly in the 10th and 11 Century AD built. About Dogubayazyt enthroned a magnificent palace, built in the 17th Century under the Ottoman governor Yshak Pasha. On the banks of Vansees is the city of Van, former capital of Urartu Empire. The castle dates from the 1st Millennium BC south of Van, Edremit, a popular holiday centre with beautiful beaches, campsites and restaurants. In Lake Van is the island of Akdamar, in the church from the 10th Century is now a small museum. With a length of 5 kilometres of the city wall is one of the longest Diyarbakyr to Turkey. The settlement history of the north of Diyarbakyr located Cayönü goes back to the Stone Age. Mardin impressed with its well-preserved historical architecture. In the cities of Harran Panly Urfa and have the Old Testament that the descendants of Noah lived, including Abraham. In the circle Bozova is the world's fourth largest water works: The reservoir is used for irrigation of the Harran plain. The most important agricultural and industrial center is Südostanatoliens Gazi Antep, a city, especially for traditional specialties such as kebab, and Baklava Lahmacun is known. A popular souvenir those who are particularly spicy Antep-pistachio. Also in the province of Malatya bloom agriculture and industry, apricots are grown here. The Ulu Mosque in the province Battalgazi dates from the 13th Century and is decorated with beautiful tiles. North East of the mountain rises Adyyaman Nemrut with the Grabtumulus King Antiochus I of comma genes and the huge statues of gods Peaks.

CENTRAL ANATOLIA

Central Anatolia

Location

The plateau of central Anatolia is rich in historical values and a wide variety of natural beauty like the surreal-looking tuff landscape of Cappadocia. Many cultures in this region have left their mark. In Catalhöyük on the northern slopes of the Taurus Mountains were the remains of settlements from the 8th BC excavated. Central Anatolia was also the home of the Hattis, Hittites, Phryger, Galatians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and Ottoman. Alexander the Great and Timur Lenk also conquered the inland province in the country, coming from the east, the Turks made plateau in the 11th Century own. On 13 October 1923 was in the heart of Turkey is the capital Ankara and thus to the political centre of the Republic appointed.

History and Mythology

In the province of Ankara, there are significant settlements Anatolian cultures. Around 2000 BC took over the Caucasus came to the Hittites Anatolian plateau and from here up their large range, which encompassed virtually throughout Anatolia. The capital of the Hethiterreiches was Hattusha, now Bogazkale. Near the town is the major sanctuary "Yazilikaya" in a group of rocks, with the relief of all Hittite gods, goddesses and kings adorned God. Also in the vicinity of Hattusha found Alacahöyük, the oldest Hethiterstadt whose gate to each side flanked by a sphinx.

Around 1200 BC, the Phryger of Thrace from Inner Anatolia to the west of its capital Ankara Gordion founded. Alexander the Great to be here Gordischen nodes have shattered what him as the oracle had predicted, the rule of the Middle East has brought. The Grabtumulus of Phrygerkönigs Midas, where everything he touched turned into gold, rises in Gordion. In the near Eskisehir, Afyon, further settlements and places of worship of Phryger to visit.

In Roman times, the cities Ancyra (Ankara), Caesarea (Kayseri), Tyana (Nigde) and Dorylaeum (Eskisehir). Konya, Nigde and Kayseri experienced its height under the Seljuk.

Cities Tour

The state capital, Ankara is located in the same province. The most magnificent building in the city is "Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. The most unique part of exhibits in Ankara Museum of Anatolian Civilizations document the approximately 50,000-year history of the country.

The Seljuk declared Konya to the capital of their empire. Among them, the area experienced the most significant cultural renaissance in its history and the city of Konya was culturally, scientifically, artistically and politically in the zenith. In the 13th and 14 Konya century was one magnificent collection Seljuk buildings. The great Muslim mystic and philosopher Mevlana here taught his philosophy of love for God and the people. In order to completely absorb this thought, you gave it to the sounds of music to the mystical ceremony hours turns out, the "Sema" of the Order of "dancing dervishes." Every year in December, in Konya Mevlana a memorial held at the Sema dancing. Unlike Mevlanas at times, it is now also available to the public.

In Aksehir was the scope of this far beyond national borders known Nasreddin Hoxha (13th century), the people and the rulers fearless on foot and they looked with subtleties and hintersinnigen stories morality and brotherly love taught. The symbolic tomb of late 1284 is Hodschas in Aksehir. In the region near Eskisehir involuntarily come a few lines from poems of the great poet Yunus Emre to mind. The poet mastered the great art, with the simplest words universal truths in terms of brotherly love, divine justice, love and friendship express. His grave site in the village named after him should be visited.

Natural Wonder

By eruptions of the volcanoes Erciyes Hasan and 3 million years before the whole Nevsehir plateau covered with tufa. Wind and rain have throughout the millennia that they have been looking surrealistisich tuff landscape of Cappadocia shaped, whose brilliant colors of red to yellow and Ockertöne to grey-green range. The first dwellings were about 4000 BC in the rocks gehöhlt. The early Christians and later the Byzantine monasteries have rocks and kapellen into the tuff cone hewn, with magnificent frescoes. Starting point for a tour Cappadocia is the lively tourist centre Ürgüp.

Provinces

Central Anatolia is divided into the 12 provinces of Ankara, Cankiri, Eskisehir, Kayseri, Kirsehir, Konya, Nevsehir, Nigde, Yozgat, Aksaray, Karaman and Kirikkale.

Climate

In the whole of Central Anatolia is a strong continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

BLACK SEA REGION

Black Sea region

Location

The Black Sea coast of Turkey in the north ranges from the Turkish-Bulgarian border to the Turkish-Georgian border in the east. Picturesque fishing villages, isolated coves and miles of beaches, swimming and sunbathing invite lined with each other. Density coniferous and deciduous forests cover the mostly parallel to the coast extending Pontische coastal mountains. In humid climate and fertile soil are grown agricultural products, including tea, tobacco, nuts, corn and grain.

History and Mythology

Sinop, the province with the same capital, got its name from the Amazon Queen Sinope. According to mythology, the warrior women lived in this area. Sinop is also the birthplace of the philosopher Diogenes.

Tour

The coastal road, which runs from Akcakoca to Hopa winds, is a dream road and ideal for a journey through the lovely "green" Black Sea region. From Akcakoca leads first into the interior to Safranbolu and Devrek, known for traditional Turkish architecture and elaborately carved walking sticks. Back on the coast, through one well-known resorts such as Inkum, Amasra and Cakras. Sinop, with its protected bays, is one of the most charming seaside resorts on the Black Sea.

The coast between Samsun, the largest port city on the Turkish Black Sea coast, and Trabzon Records by huge hazelnut plantations. East of Samsun, for its beautiful beaches and natural beauty known holiday centres Ünye and Fatsa and endearing, lush green gebettete town of Ordu. A steep, rocky headland by the Giresun Castle crowned. The view from her on the west and east of the city Giresunerstreckenden beaches is not unique.

Trabzons most important building is the Hagia Sophia (now Ayasofya Museum). The view of the city from a bird's-eye view of Boztepe Park and the Ataturk house is breathtaking. Known the world is located southeast of Trabzon Sumela monastery, built in the 14th Alexius century under King III. As an eagle's nest stick it in 250 m in height on a steep cliff.

The area in Rize is the niederschlagsreichste all over Turkey. All shades of green delight the eye here. A glance at the heart of the Turkish Ziraat Teeanbaus, from Park is located.

The last Turkish Black Sea port before the border is Hopa. South of Hopa, the Artvin province, known for its beautiful high mountain pastures and the many Georgian churches. The river is wild Coruh beauty and ideal for water sports of all kinds

Leisure and Sports

Nature lovers, hikers, mountain climbers, mountain bikers and canoeists on their sporting passion in this varied landscape indulge.

Kitchen

The Roman commander Lucullus, in Giresun discovered the cherry and ensured that they are grown in Europe.

Provinces

The Black Sea provinces of hot Amasya, Artvin, Bolu, Corum, Giresun, Gümüshane, Kastamonu, Ordu, Rize, Samsun, Sinop, Tokat, Trabzon, Zonguldak, Bartin ve Karabük

Climate

At the Turkish north coast is the so-called climate pontische: precipitation falling throughout the year (at least in summer, maximum in autumn), the temperature curve varies little.

MEDITERRANEAN REGION

Mediterranean region

Location

Between the south side of the magnificent Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea in rare scenery fine sand beaches and coves mysterious, ancient ruins and attractive centres. Sun worshippers, Badenixen, wind surfing, water ski runners, sailors, canoeists, mountain climbers, mountain bikers, cavers, golfers, Friends of riding, hunting, hiking and culture will find their holiday paradise.

History and Mythology

History and mythology, in the Mediterranean region closely woven into each other. Old legends are still on everyone's lips, for example, the feuerspeienden chimera. On the southern slope of Mount Olympos, the hero Bellerophon lydische Tell the head off a chimera. Since it failed, they speie today as ever their fire. Or the legend of the beautiful Daphne, located in the vicinity of Antakya zugetragen have. Apollo was in love with the beauty, but his love Daphne had not reciprocated. As their hinterherlief Apollo, it has turned into a laurel tree turns. The St. Paul, as the Bible says, born in Tarsus. St. Nicholas was born in Patara in the world and has lived in today's Kale.

Tour

Join us on a journey along the Mediterranean coast, which begins in Antalya and east to Marasch in the province of Kahramanmaras.

Antalya is one of the most important cities and the largest tourist centre of Turkey. Palmengesäumte roads, well-maintained parks, a rich night offer, many restaurants and night entertainment of all kinds as well as an exceptionally beautiful marina characterize the city. East of Antalya ergießt the Düden waterfall on steep rocky slopes into the sea in the west and is surrounded by pine forests and mountains, the famous Holiday Centre Kemer, with its beautiful sandy beaches.

The Featured provincial and port city of Alanya is surrounded by orange, lemon and banana plantations on the southern slope of the Taurus Mountains. She was in the 13th Century, the winter quarters of the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. From this period is also the most modern shipyard of the time and the well-preserved castle, for the beautiful beaches of the surrounding city is famous.

The coastal road from Anamur to Silifke, with its countless hairpin bends of great charm. The incurred by a Erdeinbruch caves in Narlikuyu "Cennet ve Cehennem" (Paradise and Hell). In the long-range paradise cave are the remnants of a small church. Counterpart on the mainland located Korykos medieval castle rises xKizkalesi ', with the Mainland-related girls castle.

Two on the road leading to Mersin is Surprises are the Roman cities Kanlidivane and Viransehir. Mersin with its broad boulevards and large banks parks, with its commercial port and its free trade zone is one of the most modern cities in the Turkish Mediterranean.

East of Tarsus is the huge, fertile Cukurova level, mainly in the cotton is grown. In the midst of Cukurova, the rich city of Adana, with its large and diverse textile industry. East which defeated Alexander the Great once the Persian King Darios. To commemorate this victory and to perpetuate his name, Alexander founded the city of Iskenderun (Alexandrette).

South East of Iskenderun, the road over the Belen pass on to Antakya. Antakya is of religious importance because the holy Peter the first Christian community was founded. First worship in a cave outside the city. This cave is now a place of pilgrimage. Antakya is also in possession of a great mosaic's museum with some unique exhibits.

The province of Kahramanmaras, with its capital would be the same in the Mediterranean region 'discover'! The former is widely Marasch for his zähkremiges ice from goats or water buffalo milk, for his red pepper and red chillies to the regional cuisine its unique spice. The magnificent copper works of Kahramanmaras were once throughout the Ottoman Empire spread. The ancient art of copper processing is still maintained.

Ancient sites

The coast on the Mediterranean, as well as in the Aegean full of antique shops. In the west of Antalya are the ruins of the Lycian cities and Arikanda Termessos high in the mountains in the middle of a magical mountain world. In coastal areas can be found in the towns of Olympos, Kale, Kas Kekova and remnants of ancient cultures. The famous ancient cities of Perge, Side and Aspendos are "Pamphylia", as the coastal plain east of Antalya in ancient times was called.

Provinces

The Mediterranean region is divided into eight provinces: Adana, Antalya, Burdur, Isparta, Hatay, Icel, Kahramanmaras, Osmaniye.

Climate

The Mediterranean region is spoiled by the sun: 300 days of sunshine a year make it a full-year target. During the months of March and April, you can sum in the Taurus mountains skiing and swimming beach at noon.

THE AEGEAN REGION

The Aegean region

It is said that the southeastern coast of Turkey had "the most beautiful sky" and "the most pleasant climate in the world". Small bays and villages, peninsulas and islands, cliffs and golden beaches alternate. This shows Anatolia from his best.

Climate

In the Aegean is a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Persistent, often böig refreshing summer winds over the northern Aegean provide pleasant refreshment. The sea itself in October an average water temperature of 20 ° C.

History and Mythology

The Homer immortalized made by Troy was once capital of a great empire. Pergamon shone as a cultural, scientific and artistic stronghold. In this mythological legend of durchrankten field meet over remains of ancient temples, Agoren and theatre.

Provinces and cities

The Aegean region is in the provinces of Afyon, Aydin, Denizli, Izmir, Kütahya, Manisa, Mugla and Usak divided. Among the most popular vacation and holiday destinations on the Turkish Aegean coast include Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca, Köycegiz and Fethiye.

Attractions

The "olive Riviera" on the bay of Edremit is a feast for the eyes. On the south coast running through numerous friendly resorts like Dikili and Candarli, and finally to Foca. Heldenhafte Turkish sailors helped this point to fame.

Izmir on the bay is a lively, modern city and an important commercial centre. Take a stroll in the quirligem fulfilled life shopping centers is a real pleasure! The sea west of Izmir lights in the most beautiful colors.

Further south is Priene with its geometric urban planning, which of the famous architect Hippodamus of Miletus designed. Didyma (Didem), today a lively tourist destination, was already populated in the ancient and famous for its magnificent, Apollo sacred temple.

Geyre, the old Aphrodisias, is located on the road-Izmir and Antalya was an important cultural and artistic centre with a well-known sculptor school. At the same street is Pamukkale, with its bright, white Sinterterrassen which for millennia from the heights herabrieselnde, strong lime thermal sources and a welteinmaliges natural spectacle. These terraces are the ruins of Hierapolis.

Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus, the home of Herodotus and the place where today the remains of the tomb of King Mausolos admire. This mausoleum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Among the most famous cities of Ephesus is one (Efes) at Selcuk, under the Romans one of the largest cities of antiquity. Ephesus surrounds all the riches of the Ionian culture and influenced to a large extent the then ideas. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the time, more great temples, statues, theatre, bazaars, libraries symbolize the former glory and wealth of Ephesus.

Marmaris is surrounded by dichtbewaldeten heights. The sea here is very clean, the large marina meets all requirements. The former small fishing village has become a popular holiday centre for every taste. Marmaris rises west of the Datca peninsula with the same resort into the sea. East is the beautiful scenery of Köycegiz with its Lycian tombs rocks and beautiful lagoon "Ölü Deniz".

Leisure and Sports

At the easily accessible and beautiful beaches of the Aegean can relax or water sports. Yacht friends in many ports ideal conditions. Many spas, which already mentioned in Homer's forecasts, since antiquity as spas. Arrival The Aegean is by sea from the Mediterranean to reach. Bigger airport in the region is Izmir.

THRACE AND THE MARMARA REGION

Thrace and the Marmara Region

Thrace and the Marmara region, due to their neighbourhood, despite different landscapes often treated as a single region, located in northwest Turkey. Thrace is the European part of Turkey. The Marmara region is under the Marmara Sea appointed an inland sea, by both the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits with the Black and the Aegean sea.

Provinces

Thrace and the Marmara Region includes provinces of Balykesir, Bilecik, Bursa, Canakkale, Edirne, Istanbul, Kyrklareli, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova and Tekirdag.

Cities

Economic and cultural centre of the region is Istanbul. As the capital both in Rome and in the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, the metropolis is home to many historic sights. Also Gebze, on the northern shores of the Marmara Sea, has a turbulent history. In Edirne is the Selimiye Mosque, a building of the famous architect Sinan. The city of Izmit is a thriving industrial center. In Hereke, west of Izmit, carpets of world renown. Iznik was a major centre for tiles and ceramics. Bursa, former first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is famous for its beautiful gardens and trade and the production of silk. In Tekirdag Every year wine festival. Near the port city of Gönen with its hot springs, the Manyas Lake, on whose banks a famous Birds Park.

Leisure and Sports

In the south of the province is the Uludag mountains, one of the besterschlossenen and most ski areas of Turkey. Along the coast of the Marmara Sea is lined with many beaches and resorts, including Cynarcyk, Armutlu, Gemlik, Mudanya, Erdek, Deniz Kent, Parköy, Silivri and Yalova. Even the islands of Marmara and Avsa are popular seaside resorts.

In the south of the province is the Uludag mountains, one of the besterschlossenen and most ski areas of Turkey. Along the coast of the Marmara Sea is lined with many beaches and resorts, including Cynarcyk, Armutlu, Gemlik, Mudanya, Erdek, Deniz Kent, Parköy, Silivri and Yalova. Even the islands of Marmara and Avsa are popular seaside resorts.

TRABZON

Trabzon, the largest town in the region, is located about 350 km east of Samsun on the Black Sea coast. It nestles at the Boztepe Hill, from where a magnificent view of the coastline and the city. In the neighbourhood within the old fortification wall, one feels that puts the Middle Ages: The small wooden houses seem verwachsen with the mountain. A parcel south into the valley into a mountain lake glitters. A road winds through deep gorges to the highlands into it. Trabzon is because of its unique location a destination for all seasons: In summer, bathing it fun and skiing in winter.

SIVAS

The city of Sivas in the same province of Eastern Anatolia is located on the historic Silk Road and the famous King's Road. Hittites, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk measured each of the city very important. Today, Sivas with its scenic beauty, its spas and its rich historical past the interest of tourists.

SINOP

Sinop, the capital of the smallest province on the Black Sea, is beautifully situated on the large peninsula Boztepe. They say they have the most beautiful natural harbour on this coast. Colorful fishing boats are schaukelnd gently against the backdrop of falling directly into the sea lush-green mountains. Not far away Hamsilos intersects the fjord, the only one in Turkey, the landscape. Long walks on the beach-Akliman in the West Sinops quit perhaps in one of the charming local fish.

SAMSUN

Fascination colour play - in Samsun on the eastern Black Sea coast meets the lush green of the forests in the clear, deep blue of the sea. Kilometre long sandy beaches to seduce shellfish collecting, relaxing and walking. The 168 km east of Sinop, between the river delta of the Kizilirmak (northwest) and the Yesilirmak (East), the provincial capital city of Samsun is the largest port city in the Black Sea coast. In the area around the river delta has a unique ecosystem developed - a paradise for ornithologists and nature lovers.

GOREME

Large rocks conical shape the landscape of Cappadocia. Behind these magical "fairy mountains" is the heart of the landscape: Göreme. The first settlement on the environment will be dated the Roman period. The residential caves and churches, in the rocks were eingemeißelt bear the mysticism of its history to the present day.

Cappadocia is the land between the Taurus Mountains in the south, Aksaray in the west, Malatya in the east and the Black Sea in the north. Through volcanic eruptions, the country was tuff by numerous layers of different thickness and strength here. Wind and water formed the cones and pyramidenhaften stone formations, the so-called "fairy chimneys" or "fairy mountains".

BODRUM

Bodrum

On the peninsula in the north of the Gulf of Gökova is a singing, schwingendes town with many artists and intellectuals: Bodrum. The Greek scholar Homer described the landscape as an "endless blue colour". On a headland between Eastern and Western Harbour guarded a powerful medieval castle the bay of the former Halikarnossos. Snow White, flower-filled houses adorn the shore. The Bodrumer in the boat yards produced boats are far beyond national borders. Whether yacht owners, package or backpack tourist traveller - in Bodrum all feel comfortable. Leisure and Sports

Bodrum is the center for construction, maintenance and repair of boats - there yacht tourism is a major source of income. Up to 30-metre-long sailing yachts with the latest technology are built. Who likes the sea, dates back to the "Blue Voyage" into the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Gökova, where one in a green-blue color Symphony plunge. In Bodrum and the surrounding area, there are many beautiful sandy beaches of original beauty. They are ideal to relax, fish or eat the flora bewunden.

Attractions

The cultural heritage of the area Bodrums is fascinating, whether it be the amphitheatre, the rock tombs or the Myndos Gate, one of the city gates of Halicarnassus. Took 99 years to build the castle of Bodrum. It was called St. Peter and originally was signed by the Knights of St. John in Rhodes in the 15th Century. A large part of the building materials came from the Mausoleum of King Mausolos karischen, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Museums

The Bodrumer Museum of Underwater Archaeology is one of the most important of its kind With the collection of amphorae from the eastern Mediterranean is unique. Visiting hours: daily except Monday from 10.00 - 12.00 and from 14.00 - 18.00 clock. The museum shows the place where one of the seven wonders of the world stand: The tomb of King Mausolos karischen. The word "mausoleum" is derived from. Unfortunately, it was in a big earthquake, the stones were later for the construction of the castle Bodrumer. Beautiful pieces relief migrated in the 19th Century in the luggage of British excavators British Museum in London.

History

Many tribes people came to Bodrum, because from there the dominion over the Aegean Sea could strengthen. Before the time belonged to turn Bodrum, then Halicarnassus, to Caria, a Lycia between Ionia and situated Kingdom. Bodrum was also under the reign of the Persians, Macedonians, Romans and Byzantines. In the Middle Ages won the Knights of St. John in Bodrum the upper hand, including the construction of the castle of St. Peter carried out. Halicarnassus and the surrounding area were important figures, such as Herodotus and several artists.

Shopping

Bodrum is an artist town, so rich and the original offer. Leather work, jewelry, paintings, lace, Häkelarbeiten, decorative items and antiques are in the many shops and in the stands. Six days a week, there are fruit and vegetable markets, in which hand materials are offered.

Food and beverage

Try Köpoglu, a starter from yogurt. Other highlights for the gourmet palate are filled pumpkin flowers, bergamot jam and 'cay ada', a herbal tea.

Events

Each day and night in Bodrum can be another fun experience. Bodrumer nights have, through the illumination of the fairy tale castle beaming something magic. The inner harbour, with a jazz and classical music ranging Turkish bid should have seen it!

Climate

The winters are mild, the summer hot and dry - the heat is still tolerable well. After blowing in the summer afternoons always been a strong breeze, "meltem".

Arrival

Bodrum is compatible with all major cities of the country by regular bus services. The bus station is located in the centre, Tel: (+90-252) 316 26 37

Maritime transport: A ferry service is scheduled from the main port to the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kos and to Datça (Knidos), Didyma and Dalyan.

Bodrum ferries Agency: (+90-252) 316 08 82

Bodrum Express (Deniz Otobüsü) (+90-252) 316 10 87

Flight: The Milas airport is 30 km from the city centre Bodrumer.

Shuttle service, taxi and taxi: Tel: (+90-252) 523 01 01

Important phone numbers / addresses

County: (+90-252) 316 10 01

City: (+90-252) 31610 09

Regional Directorate: (+90-252) 316 10 91

Police: (+90-252) 316 80 80

Hospital: (+90-252) 313 14 20

Links

http://www.bodrum-info.org/

http://www.bodrum-bodrum.com/

AYVALIK

Ayvalik

The picturesque fishing village is located on the south-western edge of the olive Riviera, about 50 km away of Edremit on the Turkish Aegean. With its narrow streets, Ayvalik its cozy charm.

Leisure and Sports

Ayvalik has a very beautiful coastal scenery. Of the 20 offshore islets boat trips can be made on the Sarmisakli Peninsula kilometerlanger there is a sandy beach.

Attractions

The picturesque houses with their rich decoration guide the visitors in the past. The hill Seytansofrasi to German "vicious table," is an old lava accumulation and looks like a round table. The landscape and particularly the sunset are unforgettable. A large footprint, surrounded by an iron cage, is attributed to the devil. The island can be reached with Cundam (collection) motor boats. There are many churches and monasteries to visit.

Climate

In Ayvalik is a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers.

Arrival

Ayvalik by minivan is easy to reach, for example, or of Edremit Bergama.

ANKARA

Ankara

The capital of the Republic of Turkey (2.9 million inhabitants, 835-1000 meters above sea level), is located in the transitional area of central Anatolia and the Südpontus. The town lies in the Anatolian highlands and is surrounded by a hilly landscape framed. The area around the city scale dams serve alongside the water supply as a Naherholungsgebiete.

Leisure and Sports

The Altinpark offers 640,000 square meters in an international cultural and scientific center, sports halls and sports grounds, several amphitheater and numerous restaurants. The Ataturk Orman Ciftligi is a spacious park. There are large coffee houses, numerous picnic sites, a swimming pool in the form of the Black Sea and the zoo of Ankara. Downtown is the Parki Genclik (Youth Park), a large green space in the city centre with teahouses, fairground attractions and an artificial lake (boat rental).

Attractions

The Ataturk Bulvari is the central north-south axis of the city, it combines the heart of the Old Town (Ulus Meydani) with the modern Neustadt. At the 5 km long, rows of tree-lined boulevard lined with shops, restaurants and street cafes, opera and the university. Above the old town sits the Citadel from the 7th Century on the 120 metre high mountain castle in the southern slope of the oldest mosque in the city, the Arslanhani Camii (13th century). Below the castle is the most important ancient monuments Ankara: The 15-meter-high column Julian, the ruins of the Temple of Augustus (10 n. Chr). and the Caracalla Baths (3rd century). A major attraction is the recent monumental mausoleum of Atatürk, the anti Kabir. The landmark, built in 1944-1953 of modern Ankara is a typical product of Turkish architecture.

Museums

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Hittites Museum) has with its impressive collection of archaeological and Anatolian Hittite finds worldwide fame and is one of the highlights of each visit to Ankara. The ethnographic museum and the archaeological museum worth a visit. In Cankaya is located in the park of the government seat of the President the former house of Atatürk with the Museum Cankaya Ataturk Evi. The Ankara Palas Müzesi houses the Cumhuriyet (Republic Museum). North behind the university is on a small hill, the Museum of Modern Art with works by Ottoman Turkish painter of the 19th and 20 Century.

History

The story goes back to Ankara Hittite period (2000 BC). This was followed by phases phrygischer, lydischer and Persian rule. In the 3rd Century BC, the capital city as the Celtic Galaten the name Ankyra. 25 BC Ankara was now under Emperor Augustus the capital of the province Galatien. With the development of Islam, the city was in the 7th and 8 Century by Persian and Arab influences. A heyday experienced Ankara, 1403 after it fell to the Ottomans, who until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire ruled. During the freedom struggle was Ankara 1920 to a central base and in 1923 because of its geopolitical situation of Ataturk to the new capital of the Republic of Turkey. Thus began a massive expansion: Bauer cities from Europe impacted the scheduled expansion of Ankara into a modern, partly influenced west metropolis.

Shopping

In the Old City around the Ulus Meydani, jewellery, leather goods, textiles and carpets. The picturesque bazaar district is located south of Ankara Hisarparki Cad. In the winding streets, narrow streets and sell the stations is wide bazaar of food on glass and porcelain goods to consumer electronics sold everything, whatever your heart desires. On weekdays takes place before the gate of the Citadel is a market for dried fruit and spices. In the south of Ankara is located in Cankaya district, modern shopping mall Atakule. The numerous shops along the Ataturk Bulvari offer European clothing brands at affordable prices.

Food and beverage

Around the citadel there are many small restaurants with atmospheric atmosphere, sometimes with dance and music. In the embassy district Kavaklidere lined with discos and nightclubs together, cozy pubs and bistros can be found mainly in the university quarter Cebeci and around the Kizilay Square - the heart of a district, almost without exception from fish restaurants, cafes and beer gardens.

Events

Ankara is the cultural center of Turkey. Theatre, opera, ballet performances of Turkish and foreign plays, numerous festivals, such as the International Film Festival Ankara, the International Art Festival, the international music festival or the Asia-Europe Art Biennial are part of the diverse offerings.

Climate

In Ankara, there is a temperate continental climate with hot summers and dry (day highs around 30 ° C) and kaltfeuchten winters with snow rare cases (daily temperatures around the freezing point). The annual rainfall (344 mm, an average of 68 days) falls mostly in the winter months, the maximum rainfall in spring.

Arrival

After Ankara almost all major transport links in the country. Air links exist with all provincial cities and international airports. The simple train journey from Istanbul (667 km) takes 7.5 hours from Zonguldak (Black Sea coast, 486 km) 11 hours, Izmir (west Turkey, 824 km) 13.5 hours of Adana (southern Turkey, 674 km) 13.5 Hours.

Accommodation

Ankara accommodations are on the whole city area. In particular, many hotels in all price categories are located in the Ulus district. The center located east of the reservoir Gölü Bayindir, there are also camping opportunities as in many Ankara adjacent forest land.

Important phone numbers / addresses

City: (+90-312) 310 32 40

Hospital: (+90-312) 363 33 30

Police: (+90-312) 384 06 06 / 6445

Gendarmerie: (+90-312) 346 39 90

Regional Directorate: (+90-312) 229 26 31 - 229 36 61

Tourist Office: (+90-312) 231 55 72 - 288 61 66

Directorate of Culture: (+90-312) 218 29 80

Links

www.ankara-bel.gov.tr Ankara Municipality

www.ankara.edu.tr Ankara University