2/2/2008 - The Eastrern And Souteasthern Anatolia Region |
The Eastrern And Souteasthern Anatolia Region
The region's long and turbulent history has left monuments to its various civilisations: Byzantine monasteries and churches, Selcuk mausoleums and caravanserais, elegant Ottoman mosques and hilltop citadels.
To the inveterate traveller and lover of adventure, this region of Turkey fascinates, astonishes and informs.
Van, the ancient Urartian capital of Tuspa, temps visitors to its location on the eastern shore of the lake. An imposing 9th century BC citadel overlooks the new and the old parts of the town. Steps carved in the rock lead to the Urartian fortress; halfway up, in******ions in cuneiform pay homage to Xerxes. The women of Van produce beautiful kilims woven in blue, red and white patterns.The exotic Van cat, a protected animal, has thick white fur and one blue and one green eye. 41- km. southwest of Van, on Akdamar Island stands the 10th century Church of the Holy Cross, now a museum, whose outer stone walls are richly carved with Old Testament scenes and figures. After sightseeing, swimmers and picnickers can enjoy themselves around the island almond groves.
Erzurum is the largest city in eastern Anatolia. As you enter the city, the large Aziziye monument will catch your eye. Paland�ken, only 6 Km. from Erzurum.This centre has longest ski run and the best snow quality in Turkey, and is a favourite haunt of expert skiers.
The Archaeological Museum in Kars houses beautiful wood carvings, an excellent collection of coins found in the surrounding region, as well as many ethnographic items relating to eastern Turkey. Kars is particularly known with its folkdancing. About 42-km. east of the city on the ancient Silk Road the medieval city of Ani lies mostly in ruins.
Agri, a provincial capital on a 1650 meter high plateau, takes its name from the mountain which looms over it. Ishak Pasa Palace only 6 km. from Dogubeyazit. Ishak Pasa the Ottoman governor of the province, constructed the palace in the 17th century with a mixture of architectural styles.Nearby you can see a bas-relief of an Urartian king, and a rock tomb from the 9th century BC.
Near Dogubeyazit, Turkey's most scenic natural monument, Mount Agri rises to a hight of 5137 meters.To see the place where it is believed that Noah's Ark came aground, go to Uzengil village, 25- km. east of Dogubeyazit. Be sure to try the local dessert, asure (Noah's Pudding), believed to have first been made by Noah's wife from the last bits of food in the ark. |
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2/2/2008 - The Central Anatolia Region |
The Central Anatolia Region
The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, a great Turkish poet and mystic.The brotherhood is based in Konya, where its founder is buried.
Mevlana was never the head of an order, and the brotherhood was not established by himself but by his followers and devoted companions. The order derived its essence, rites, moral code and discipline from the mystical path first shown by Mevlana.
Sultanhan Caravansary was built by Sultan Alaattin Keykubat in 1229.In these buildings they provided the caravans with every possible service such as places to sleep, hamams, mosques, doctors, veterinarians, kitchens, coffeehouses, libraries.
Cappadocia can be viewed from three different aspects, natural,historical and religious. When the volcanoes in the region were active, the lava, which poured out, covered all previously formed hills and valleys forming a high plateau. This plateau consists mainly of tufa and some rare layers of basalt. The basalt is less affected by erosion when compared to the tufa and has served as a protective cover, which are known as fairy chimneys.
The other interesting places : Goreme open- air museum, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, Avanos (famous for it pottery and carpets), Underground cities. |
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2/2/2008 - The Aegean Region ! |
The Aegean Region
Pergamon was an ancient city founded by colonist on the Aegean coast of Anatolia and attained a high culture in the Hellenistic era, boasting an outstanding an outstanding library that rivalled in importance that of Alexandria, a famous school of sculpture and excellent public building and monuments of which the Zeus Altar is the best example.
Izmir (Smyrna) is the home of the Aegean University and an archaeological museum.The excellent port facilities and the introduction of the railroad contributed to early industrialisation.
Sart (Sardis) was an ancient political and cultural centre of Anatolia, and the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia. The King of Lydia was Croesus and he was very rich. He is even referred to in saying "as rich as Croesus".
Ephesus is one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world. It formed a focal point in the ancient world because of its protected harbor and as a starting point for the Royal Road via Sardis to Susa. It was also a cult centre attracting thousands of pilgrims for traditional worship of the female, Cybele, Artemis and finally the Virgin Mary in the Christian period. The Artemis Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and located in Ephesus.
Pamukkale (Hierapolis) has always been a very popular settlement where the hot spring were believed to have healing powers, so the city became the centre of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort today.According to a popular belief in the region, these waters help improve circulatory, neurological and kidney ailments as well as rheumatism and stroke.They also relax and improve the skin.Running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 C containing calcium bicarbonate formed the terraces. When the water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. |
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2/2/2008 - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) in Turkey ! |
Çalış Beach : The fine sand and shingle beach stretchos as far as the eye can see so there’s no question of being crowded and a single promenade. Which is closed to traffic, provides a wide selection of good value bars and restaurant for your convenience. A light refreshing breeze from the sea makes Calis Beach popular when the midday heat and humidity of Fethiye town and the sheltered lagoons become unbearable.
“a place to watch sunsets” is how one quest described Çalış, and the views acsoss the bay are certainly stunning, especially as the day draws to a close. Situated 5 km from Fethiye, it is a small but growing resort which appeals to people who like to combine sun, sand and a sea with a bit of local colour. It’s set on an inlet protected by 12 islands, forming a natural harbour shared by fishing boats, yatch and water taxis. Its long, uncrowded sand shingle beach is great for children. Çalış, pronounced as “Chalish”, is one of the most striking residential and recreational centers in the region. It is only a five- minute walk to the shops, where you can buy a range of goods at bargain prices, including T-shirts, jackets, jeans, fake designer labels, watches and jewellery. The larger resort of Fethiye, which boats a lively Tuesday market, is only 5km away, and dolnuses leave every 10 minutes. Alternatively, a Dolmus boat will take you at a more leisurely pace from the centre of Çalış right onto the waterfront of Fethiye.
When hunger calls, you don’t have far to go as the pedestrianised beach front walkway is lined wit friendly, family-run restaurants. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, and night clubs line the promenade and offer spectacular views of the sunset, a huge golden orb slowly into the glittering sea.
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) - Belcekız Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon), referred as "The Eden bestowed by God to World" according to Tourism authorities, is a tourism center that is cost to world with its reputation exceeding country.Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) with very green pine forests reached to shores, tepid sea and long beaches in which all tones of green, blue and violet color can be seen, is a wonder of the World.
Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley) This interesting canyon, surrounded by 350 m. high mountains, 3 - 4 miles away from Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon), took its name from butterflies named "Jarsey Tiger" seen between July and September months. Arrival to bay, which is an earth paradise with pink oleander flowers adorning environment and small fall flowing for summer and winter, wide coast, clean sea, glittering pebbles, is maintained from Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) via ships. Camping area with tents, restaurant, bar, roof, shower, changing cubicles, etc. possibilities are submitted within the valley which is the meeting place of world wanderers.
Göcek It is 30 km. away from province, and on the Fethiye - Muğla highway. Göcek, which has an appearance of a sweet fisherman borough, become one of the most important centers of yachting tourism recently. It is an unique tourism heaven with its numerous bays and islands, near ruin places and surrounding pine grove hills besides its natural harbor. All kinds of services can be submitted to yachting people within marinas, and if required, they can also accommodate within small sweet facilities, and enjoy within fish restaurants and bars, and enliven their holidays with daily tours and water sports.
Islands Part named by fishermen as "Inside the Darkness", composed of islands and Kapıdağ Peninsula, adorned numerous bays, more beautiful than one another, is the resort place of blue voyagers. YASSICA Islands, Hamam Bay, Kurşunlu Bay, Yavansu, Bedri Rah Zeytinmi Bay, Tersane Island, Göbün Bay, Boynuzbükü, Göcek Island, Domuz Island, Island, Kızıl Island, reached via daily tours from Fethiye and Göcek, are also named as "12 Islands" within the region and holds the characteristic of most important attraction area. |
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2/2/2008 - Maleysia Pictures...! |
Maleysia Pictures...!
Abdul Samad Mosque
Dutch Church !
Petronas Towers
Langkawi island
Klcc Airport
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