AEGEAN

The Aegean shores of Turkey are among the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificient coastline, lapped by the clear water of Aegean Sea,abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Whether you prefer idylic harbors, popular holiday villages or the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to more than 5000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone- nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, saillors and archaeologists. Along the whole lenght of the coast, accomodation to suit every taste and price range can be found.

Aegean Region

İZMİR, HOMETOWN OF HOMER

Known in Turkish as “Beautiful İzmir“, the city lies at the head of a long and narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. The climate is mild and in the summer the constant and refreshing sea breezes temper the sun’s heat. Behind the palm-lined promenades and avenues which follow the shoreline, the city, in horizantal terraces, gently ascends the slopes of the surrounding mountains. İzmir is the third largest city in Turkey and its port is second only to Istanbul. A cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, İzmir bursts with an added vibrancy during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the International Fair ( August/September).

Old İzmir

The original city was established in the 3rd millenium BC (at present day Bayraklı), at which time it shared with Troy the most advanced culture in Western Anatolia. By 1500 BC it had fallen under the influence of the Central Anatolian Hittite Empire. In the first millenium BC İzmir, then known as Smyra, ranked as one of the most important cities of the Ionian Federation. During this period, one of the city’s most brilliant, it is believed that Homer resided here. Lydian conquest of the city, around 600 BC, brought this period to an end.

Bayraklı– İzmir

İzmir remained little more than a village throughout the Lydian and subsequent sixth century BC Persian rule. In the fourth centurt BC a new city was built on the slopes of Mt. Pagos (Kadifekale) during the reign of Alexander the Great. İzmir‘s Roman period, beginning in the first century BC, was its second great era. Byzantine rule followed in the fourth century and lasted until the Seljuk conquest in the 11th century. In 1415, under Sultan Mehmet Çelebi, İzmir bacame part of the Ottoman Empire.

Kadifekale–İzmir

In İzmir there are some historical sites and monuments. These are: the excavations at Bayraklı, Mt. Pagos (Kadifekale), Şirinyer and Yeşildere Aqueducts, The Saint Polycarp Church, The Kızlarağası Han (Inn), Clock Tower the symbol of İzmir, The old Historical Lift, Durio Moreno Street, Alsancak (Punta), Atatürk Monument in the center and Flying Dolphins in Karşıyaka.

Flying Dolphins

PLACES OUTSIDE İZMİR

Balçova, on the road yo Çeşme, is one of Turkey‘s largest thermal spas, with excellent facilities for guests. Çamaltı, 15 km west of Karşıyaka, is an area of coastal marshes and salt fields that is preserved as an important bird sanctuary- the İzmir Bird Paradise. Enthusiasts an spot many species, including flamingoes and pelicans. The Yamanlar Çamlığı a pine forest near the lovely Lake Karagöl (40 km northeast of Karşıyaka), is a popular picnic spot that also has restaurants and swimming pool. A hittite bas-relief is carved into the rock at Kemalpaşa (20 km from İzmir) in the Karabel Pass.

İzmir Bird Paradise

Belkahve, the highest point in İzmir, overlooks the Gulf of İzmir and is a relaxing spot to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. formerly a favorite haunt of Atatürk, it is now the site of the largest statue in his honour. In the village of Birgi is the Çakır Ağa Mansion, a fine example of traditional Turkish architecture. The Çeşme peninsula, lapped by the waters of Aegean Sea, lies west of İzmir. The name Çeşme which means fountain refers to the many springs found in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is one of the Turkey‘s most beautiful coastal stretches surrounded by clear blue sea, with a landscape of aniseed, sesame and artichoke fields dottled with fig and gum trees. In the unspoiled bays you can swim in absolute peace. Visitors will find excellent holiday accomodation, restaurants, sports and entertainment facilities.

Çeşme

The very populr holiday center of Ilıca boasts an excellent ehite, sandy beach and outstanding holiday complexes. The bay here is ideal for water sports, especially windsurfing and sailing. The thermal baths around Ilıca are very popular, the best being located on Şifne Bay. Pasha Harbor also has a campsite which offers comfortable facilities. In Ilıca Bay, the colorful International Çakabey Optimist Yacht Race is held every year in July.

Pasha Harbor

Ildırı, a quiet saeside village 20 km northeast of Çeşme was an ancient Erythrai. Those who climb up to the Acropolis at dusk are rewarded a beautiful sunset over the bay and islands. Nearby Gerence Gulf is a pristine iinlet northeast of the Çeşme Peninsula which can be reached by yacht or car. The natural surroundings are relaxing white bay is ideal for water sports. In Dalyan A fishing village built on a sheltered deep water inlet just north of Çeşme, some of the region’s best fish restaurants border the quay of the lively marina. Tourists are attracted by the variety of accomodations at Çiftlik and by a long, sandy beach (Pırlanta Baech), just outside the town to the southwest. Tursite camping facilities are available to the south, and nearby is one of the area’s best beaches, the Golden Sand Beach.

Golden Sand Beach

Windmills, some of which have been converted into attractive restaurants, dot the hill above Alaçatı, a delightful and typical Aegean town. Alaçatı lies to the south inland from Ilıca and the coast. a couple kilometres to the south is a good beach. Many lovely bays along the coast southeast of the town are accessible only by yacht, ensuring peaceful and relaxing anchorage in this polular sailing region.

Alaçatı windsurfing

Known in ancient times as Clazomenae, Urla Pier offers a marina as well as plentiful accomodation in all price ranges. On the southern side of the Çeşme peninsula, near the town of Seferihisar, is the small picturesque marina of Sığarcık. This important yachting center is surrounded by fortifications dating from the Genoese period and is a good point from which to visit the Temple of Dionysus at the ancient site of Teos as well as lovely Akkum beach.

Urla Pier

South of Akkum, the new neptune holiday village has windsurfing and diving schools and it is the best area for these sports. Also in Torbalı area, between the villages of Özbeyköy and Yeniköy lie the ruins of an ancient metropolis. Gümüldür has excellent tourist facilities- beautiful beaches, restaurants and hotels. Near Ahmetbeyli (Claros) to the east stands Apollo Temple and the remains of the colossal statue of Apollo. Here you can also enjoy a good fish dinner or a swim at the town’s wide beach. A winding panoramic coastal road leads from Ahmetbeyli south to Pamucak beach.

Apollon Temple Claros

THE NORTH AEGEAN

The ancient Phocaea, Foça once formed part of the Ionian Federation. Todat it is a modern lively holiday town on two deep bays. The pleasent accomodations, clean beaches and inviting restaurants make it an attractive holiday spot. Those seeking the perfect tan can find it on the natural rock terraces of the Siren Island.

Foça

The pearl of the Aegean Izmir, Bergama is one of the counties where popular holiday destinations of foreign tourists one. Especially the Pergamon museum adds to the beauty of a special importance here. Bergama Archeological Museum in 1924 by Osman Bayatlı the present building of the People’s Education Centre of Archaeology and Ethnography Museum was founded in 1933 and then began the construction of the modern building, the contributions of the German Archaeological Institute has gained in 1936. The museum is situated in a total of 10 516 works. Posts 5350 of these archaeological, ethnographic and 3201 Total Posts in 1936 coins. Archaeological artifacts Bronze Age, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods rights reserved. Materials belonging to the Ottoman era and the Bergama region consists of ethnographic works. Grave steles and sarcophagi are exhibited in the garden of the museum exterior. In chronological order of the architectural elements of the interior garden, low reliefs, colossal statues and stone inscription on display.

Bergama Archaeological Museum

Dikili standing approximately 120 kilometers north of the town of Izmir. Dikili then reach the famous beach of garlic. Standing a very quiet and peaceful coastal town of historical and touristic places aegean, sea, sand, sun, as well as Bodrum. But in Marmaris, Cesme, Kusadasi less foreign tourists suffered a charming place. May be a nice choice for those who want to make a family vacation. Stroll by the sea, cool, quiet and clean beaches.

Dikili

Ayvalık with its delicious food, peaceful atmosphere and is one of the most beautiful places of the Aegean coast. People always said that, “Mediterranean village atmosphere,” here. Cute, lovable, peaceful as can be abbreviated words. If so, Ayvalik, on the Aegean coast to you, a place that lets Mediterranean village atmosphere. Ayvalik established across the island of Lesbos. The district is rich in pine forests and olive Ayvalik Islands of the Aegean Sea coast and has called the archipelago. Gomec northeast, south of Bergama, Izmir, depending on standing and the west is the Aegean Sea. In the face of Ayvalik, Greece, North Aegean Islands Lesbos is the administrative center of the geographical proximity to the city can be seen with the naked eye. Extends all the way to the sea and the mountains in Ayvalik indented coasts. It occurred along the coast headlands and bays. The length of the coastal town 34 kilometers from the Aegean Sea.

Ayvalık

Historical information about the town and its surrounding belongs to antiquity. The region of Mysia in Asia during this period included small. According to some sources BC. Was established in 1443 under the name Pidasus specified, and some sources the name of the city is referred to as” direct” Adramytteion. According to another source, and that the language of the Luwian origin of the name of Edremit ADRA-MUT stated that in terms of Adra valley.

Edremit

Assos, Ancient Anatolia, to the west of the southern coast of Troas, a height of 238 meters is built on a basalt hill, 87 km south of Canakkale Ayvacik historical and tourist attractions of the town is a town full of ancient ruins. In some places reaching a height of 20 meters, approximately 3200 meters of city surrounded by walls with 12 different door. Assos, Lesvos (Lesbos) island of Meyhymna was founded by the Aeolians. The importance of Assos, Alexandria Troas, especially Adramytteion’a is dominated by the road leading up from there to Bergama. BC Temple of Athena was built in 6th century. The further into the sea, agoras, gymnasium and a theater building. Established school of philosophy Assos Soktates’ live and for the first place.

Assos-Behramkale

ÇANAKKALE

Canakkale, Turkey to the northwest of the Balkan Peninsula, Eastern Thrace falling kıstakla connected to a territory, the Gallipoli Peninsula and Anatolia, a province located in the territory of which is an extension on the Biga Peninsula. City of Balikesir province in the east and south-easterly direction to the west of the Aegean Sea, north of the Sea of ​​Marmara and is surrounded by Tekirdag Province.

Çanakkale

Çanakkale Province, Mediterranean and Black Sea transition climate climates prevail. Rainfall is usually in spring and winter months. During the tourist season, the climate is moderate, the sea water temperature is the maximum level in July and August. See Gallipoli, visit the Battlefields, visit the mountain of Kaz, sunset, follow Assos, Troy crawl, wooden horse, quit Tenedos and Imbros taste wines dip in the bays.

Wooden horse

Also Çanakkale is very important for Turkish people because of Çanakkale War. In this war a lot of Turkish soldiers were killed and Turkish people have never forgotten it. Historical National Park of Gelibolu Peninsula was established to honor the 5000,000 soldiers who lost their lives on Gelibolu also known as Gallipoli.

Gallipoli

THE AEGEAN INTERIOR

Inland from Aegean Sea, the fertile soil has ensured the passage of many important early civilizations. Today the remains of these cultures can still be seen in the countryside as well as in the cities, towns and villages. The more recent legacy of Ottoman rule is apparent in the well-preserved, traditional, domestic, Turkish architecture and Ottoman mosques. Leisure-resorts have been built around the region’s hot springs and can accomodate those seeking the pleasurable and beneficial effects of the thermal springs.

Thermal Springs

MANİSA

Spil Mountain and Gediz River is located between Western Anatolia in Manisa, an important point of access to the Aegean Region in the agricultural, commercial and industrial advanced a city. History of BC Provinces down to 3000 BC Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations, there are indications principalities. Throughout history, culture and art are concentrated, trade routes, passes Manisa, holiday offers attractive cultural and natural riches.

Manisa

Gold (king-silk) Road Ephesus-Sard-Adala-SIDAS-Gordion-Hattusas the Hittite Capital-Nineveh was continued. Croesus of Lydia in time the world-famous gold deposit in case of very enriched and was Sardis. In addition, this period has been the center of culture and art Sard. Etiler Lydians belonged to the same religion. Sidas: These ruins are located within the boundaries Smith, Ionian, Lydian Sidas the ruins of the city are part of an important era.

Sardis

Niobe (The Weeping Rock): Yarikkaya locality of this rock, stone the fact that 14 children were killed as a mother was the subject of mythology. Anthropoid water continuously seeps off this rock. Aigai (Nemrutkale) Wreck of Manisa, near the village of Köseler west. The castle is famous for his time, the city of Pergamum Aigai. Established in this city on a hill, steep and rugged yet there has not been excavated. Tombs of the Kings of Lydia: Salihli district Tekelioglu a king in the mound near the village cemetery 90. Krezüs’ the largest of King of Lydia, her father, King Allates’ belongs. All of these tombs were robbed by opening the first and the middle ages. Standos (Selendi), the ruins of the old city. Land is located in the village of Selendik belong to the Roman.

Niobe

UŞAK

Usak and the surrounding area was opened to settlement since 4000 BC understood. Than the settlement became widespread, especially in the age of bronze. Established political unity in Anatolia, the Hittites in 2000 BC, the first in 1000 at the western margin of Usak frieze and the surrounding area has been under the influence of these cultures, rather than the Ionian culture. King Gyges the Lydian Empire 7th century BC, the territory seized most of the rest of Lydia Uşak 620 BC came under the sovereignty of Lydia completely. Earth and use the money for the first time in the world, the richest kingdom of Lydia, which continues to rule until 546 BC. During this period, the king made ​​way of Ephesus and the road begins Gediz (Hermos) by following the river the neighboring village in the province of Usak, Usak-Keromon-Agora cities undergoing continued.

Uşak

Usak city center is approximately 40 minutes from the town of Ulubey” s world after the Grand Canyon in the United States” has the second longest canyon. Especially for those interested in nature, which is one of the city’s most important sights Ulubey find canyons length is 73 kilometers. Ulubey one kilometer away from the center of town, looking at the top of the canyon by the municipality be able to see all the glory. Walking paths and trails in the canyon can use also the nature lovers.

Ulubey Canyon

Most of the treasures of Croesus Croesus Treasure, or between 560-546 BC, Croesus of Lydia, ruled the country (Karun) and 25 km west of Uşak and the neighboring village of Izmir on the road near the tumuli in the 1960’s by subtracting kidnapped and taken back in 1993, works collective name. The Treasure of Treasures of the Lydian or Lydian referred to in some sources as.

Croesus Treasure

AFYONKARAHİSAR

Afyon, a residential center for five thousand years. Very rich in historical monuments. Hittite and Phrygian ruins, belonging to the Seljuk and Ottoman periods are rich artifacts. Care due to the hot springs tourism movement. Some of the works of historical and tourist attractions are as follows: Afyon Castle: Castle of Afyon Etiler have repairs made​​, and the Phrygians. As well as in terms of defense in terms of views and the grandeur of the castle is striking.

Afyon

Afyon Castle: Castle of Afyon, Etiler have done and repaired by the Phrygians. As well as in terms of defense in terms of views and the grandeur of the castle is striking. Castle 226 m high steep, jagged and rocky, difficult to climb on a hill. Eyrie, this castle-like contact with the ground is very small. Exit the castle with a step made ​​by carving the rocks. While Etiler and Phrygian monuments can be found.

Afyon Castle

Afyon’s famous spas; Gazlıgöl: Afyon, 21 km away from the village of Bath. Healing is famous for drinking water. Rheumatism, sciatica, low back pain, neuralgia and gynecological diseases bathrooms, stomach, gall bladder stones, kidney disease, and the mineral springs is good. This hot spring water that leaks near the springs of Scabies and Shepherd. Hüdai: Turkey’s world-famous spas. Discussion is located 9 km from the town. Has a very high degree of radioactivity. Healing effect is very high. Hot Springs 32 rooms, 9 public swimming pool, two saunas, mud baths and of course there are two. Bathroom treat rheumatism, sciatica, kidney and gynecological diseases. All kinds of mud bath for rheumatism, nephritis, fracture, dislocation, polio, neuralgia and gynecological diseases. Heybeli: Bolvadin 30 km away. East, West and Heybeli There are three sources. Useful in the treatment of drinking bowel and stomach upsets. Bath treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, nephritis, women’s diseases.

Hüdai Spa

KÜTAHYA

Situated in the Aegean region of Kütahya in the Department of West Central Anatolia, known in the history of Hittite, Phrygian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman period Germiyanoğulları and the Republic of Turkey has reached civilizations. Lands within the boundaries of the city of Kütahya and the name of the oldest known civilization, Hittites settled. Despite this, much older than the surrounding archaeological finds date of settlement of the province, until the first takes ages. Despite the unavailability of a precise date for the establishment of Kutahya, the Hittite texts on the history of the Assuva IV Tuthaliya (M.Ö.1256-1220) was established in the mid thousand years can be said that based on the 2nd BC. Kütahya run today due to the rich mineral deposits have seen interest in the history of each circuit, so you have had extensive trade routes, developed rapidly. Kutahya Turkish civilizations met, then at the end of 11century Malazgirt Victory, was the capital of the Ottoman Empire Germiyanoğlu principality was established on this land. In addition, Kütahya “Turkish and world military history” as the place where the biggest victory won has a rich cultural heritage.

Kütahya

Kütahya Museum: At present, from Germiyanoğulları Vâcadiyye from the Madrasa is located. In pre-history museum, copper, bronze and iron works of ages, ceramics, stone tools, necklace parts. Hellenistic, Byzantine and Roman artifacts in a museum-rich. Many of the artifacts in the museum during the Ottoman period are protected. Madrasah, has been used as an observatory astronomy celestial. This madrassa, Mullah Vâcid’in who Professorship has tiled chest.

Kütahya Museum

Çavdarhisar Open Air Museum: The museum is open in the town of Kutahya Çavdarhisar 60 km away. Here, the old Phrygian exhibited. This museum is also an open-air theater. Approximately 20,000-seat theater, which stands in place of the rows of seats in a part of the condition. Which is adjacent to the southern side of the stadium in front of it is quite haraptır theater. Here you can see the remnants of honor lodge.

Çavdarhisar-Aizanoi

Kutahya Castle: ancient takeover thought to begin with the settlement on the hill, an inner fortress, the fortress and the Ottoman era, the following are added to the water to get into the third one is composed of parts. According to Evliya Çelebi has 70 bastions, the city’s water needs were met here. 3500 m circumference of the castle. The Seljuks and the Ottomans were reconstructed.

Kütahya Castle

KÜTAHYA TILES MUSEUM

City Center, located next to the Grand Mosque District Paşamsultan museum, the first and only museum in Turkey. Germiyan II. Jacob Celebi (1387 -1429) was built in 1411 by the soup kitchen, madrasas, mosques, hospices, and the shrine of the complex part of the library and bath, tile Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has been restored as a museum, opened to the public in 1999.

Tiles Museum

Dome and a fountain in the middle space, two rooms with domed iwan is open on three sides. Tomb section II. Yakup Bey has tiled chest. Madrasa was destroyed in the foundation inscription, is located to the left of the entrance to the museum. The museum showcases, 14 century to the present day produced in Kütahya and Iznik tiles architectural elements, inscriptions in tiles, vases, plates, panels and household utensils made ​​of china displayed in a chronological order. Entrance of the museum, the last of Germiyan II Jacob Chalabi stone inscription in Ottoman Turkish is the world’s second largest.

THE SOUTH AEGEAN

A visit to Ephesus once the commercial center of the ancient world, is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times in its latest form dates from the third century BC. The ruins also include a theater, gymnasium, agora and baths as well as the Library of Celsus.

Ephesus

AYDIN

Aphrodisias is located in the district of Aydın Karacasu connected. Named after Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite of Aphrodisias in the age of the Roman Cults is an ancient city with a famous, well-preserved monumental structures today is one of Turkey‘s most important archaeological sites.

Aphrodisias

Next to the theater speeds on the mound, a prehistoric settlement dating back to more than 5000 BC. Sixth century BC, a small village in Aphrodisias. The first temple of Aphrodite was also during this period. Second century BC. This view changed with the establishment of the city’s grid plan. During this period, the city, around 15 000 people were living spread over an area of about one kilometer. 1st century BC, the Roman Emperor Augustus, the city of Aphrodisias was under personal protection. Today, in the next two centuries it was the surviving monuments.

Aphrodisias

Temple of Apollo is located in Yenihisar town center. Have contact with the sacred way from Miletus Didyma center of a prophecy. The first written source was Herodot in Didyma. BC Herodotus more than 600 Egyptian King II. Croesus, King of Lydia, the temple of Apollo at Didyma Nekho and conveys votive offerings. Archaic period, which is a very famous holy place of Apollo, was burned by the Persians in 494 BC.

Temple of Apollo

311 BC, the temple to be rebuilt again and start the recovery. With the changes in the dimensions of the temple raised in the Seleucid period. Artemis, Zeus, Aphrodite mabetleriyle some other structures, including the construction continued in the Roman period, known from inscriptions uncovered around the temple. AD 250 and AD 385 in the Theodosios’ before the temple began to lose importance completely lost its importance with the order. With the spread of Christianity in a church adytonuna the temple, which was already finished.

Temple of Apollo

Magnesia; The ancient city of Magnesia, Aydin, Germencik district, within the limits of the village of Thompson Partners connected Subdistrict, Partners-Soke highway. According to the legend the city was founded by Magnets from Thessalia. Apollo’s prophecy came to Anatolia and Magneti established guidance on the location of first Magnesia is not known. Diodor the Menderes river bed change constantly, and the Persians against the danger of epidemics caused by overflow Thibron’s the city of Athens, 400-399 BC, writes bears. Most likely Thibron a new city, rather than the present inhabitants of the city of Magnesia Magnesia foot Thorax (Silver) should be maintained, and there brought the foot of Mount Leukophyr. For this reason, the present Magnesia established at a later stage in the count will be correct.

Magnesia

Back along the coast , Kuşadası is a lovely port built along the shores of a glittering bay. The terraced town overlooks the most beautiful inlet of the Aegean and seems to have been created purely for the delight of the holiday-maker. Be sure to visit the famous and popular Kuş shopping center in the Kaleiçi quarter, where there is also night,long entertainment. A large modern marina facilities life for visiting yachters. The Tusan-Kuştur Beach, north of Kuşadası is one of the cleanest beaches.

Kuşadası

MUĞLA

Mugla, the unique beauty of the bay and beaches, ancient ruins and natural beauty, world-renowned cities of the country is one of the most important tourist destination. Each year, about 3 million visitor who lived on the Aegean coast, as well as being home to many civilizations, the ancient ruins are an important feature.

Muğla

Its geographical location, as well as the Mediterranean and the Aegean city of Muğla provinces was more famous than him. The country’s leading tourism centers of the world famous Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Dalaman of Datca and district. So much so that the number of visitors during the summer months in the millions, Mugla their city next to the feature structure is in a quiet Mediterranean city. Able to a combination of a number of activities in the city Muğla has become an attractive tourist center. Paragliding, nature walks beaches attract tourists to the town. The turquoise unspoiled coves, golden beaches wink tourists to the city center height of 670mm from the sea has been established.

Muğla-Bozburun

BODRUM ANTIQUE THEATRE

Turkey Bodrum antique theater is one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings. In accordance with the ancient tradition of the theater was built by carving the rock. Almost every building in the scene of the theater orchestra, as well as basement theater.

Bodrum antique theatre

MAUSOLEUM OF HALICARNASSUS

Mauselleion mausoleum is one of the seven wonders of the world. Mauselleion area used as a museum these days. The museum building consists of two parts, including indoor and outdoor. On the right has been entered into in the basement-type houses on the left side is embossed on the mauselleoinla in a long building. Mauselleoin the appearance of a hole where the rise these days.

Mausoleum

BODRUM MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which is part of the castle, first in 1961 and living in Bodrum with Bodrum will provide you with a living sponge submerged under water, they pulled out exploring the ruins and other remains were opened to display. Initially designed as part of a prison as a result of the restoration that has become today.

Bodrum museum of underwater archaeology

BODRUM CASTLE

Bodrum Castle is a rocky area which was established between the two ports, connecting the peninsula to the mainland have been in ancient times before the adayken later. Built between 1406-1523 is known as time.

Bodrum Castle

APOSTOLIC CHURCH

Located near the small town of Bodrum Gundogan rabbit island (Apostolic island) located on a historic church. Church 3 Nefle (the space that separates the columns or piers) and has a basil plan. In addition, west of the church “narthex” ie, preparation space and the “naos” is called the main space.

Apostolic church

ROCK_CUT TOMBS

Which is one of the most popular holiday resorts of Bodrum Gundogan is one of the rock tombs of historical sites. Gundogan Bodrum peninsula, which is the first settlement built into the rock tombs that are hundreds of graves belonging to the Leleges. These graves are full of Gundogan resort up the neighborhood locality.

Rock-cut tombs

MARMARİS CASTLE

Marmaris is located on a high hill in the so-called region Kemeralti Quarter castle, built in 1521, the reign of the Ottoman Empire. There are several rumors about the castle in Marmaris described. According to describe his return from the war Suleiman Rhodes saw this castle and the castle architect executed, maintained very cocky.

Marmaris castle

BUTTERFLY VALLEY

Butterfly Valley Ölüdeniz is one of the coves in the region so far to preserve the natural balance of the tourism boom, but has a very special position. Surrounded by 130 acres of natural obstacles in this field limited to the region’s rich plant and animal species living in sea level can be seen in a combination. This unique feature, and gives its name to the valley colony butterflies, nature lovers, backpackers domestic and foreign tourists, scientists and experts in demand in recent years has become a popular place name frequently aforementioned.

Butterfly valley

MUGLA KOYCEGIZ SULTANİYE THERMAL TOURISM CENTER

West of the town of Koycegiz, Mugla Koycegiz Lake, at the foot of the west coast and Ölemez Mountain. Water temperature: 41.9 degrees. Rheumatic diseases, skin, blood circulation, heart disease, respiratory tract, nervous system, kidney and urinary tract diseases, gynecological diseases, metabolic disorders and convalescent stages is said to be effective.

Sultaniye thermal tourism center

DENİZLİ

Turkey in the province of Denizli Pamukkale is the other name registered by the UNESCO World Heritage List of the “Hierapolis” is. There is a location near the Aegean province of Denizli. And is 18 km from Denizli to Pamukkale by bus takes about 25 minutes. One of the best examples in the world, Pamukkale travertines flashy image of each season, travertine mountains and clear blue water between the healing continues to attract the attention of visitors.

Hierapolis

Old historical artifacts and ruins of Hierapolis: Pamukkale nearby. Ions in the spa town. Destroyed by the earthquake, BC In 1900 the king of Pergamum Evmenes reconstruct maintained. A.D. Earthquake destroyed again in 1354 and has been abandoned. Temples, theaters, palaces and ruins of houses still standing.

Hierapolis ruins

Laodikea: the Turks, “Ladik” they say, this city is built on the ruins of the cities of Diopolis and Rhoas. City apartment in the form of a castle. There are three entrances. BC 3. century, has been established. Partially preserved ruins of the city baths and theaters. Is 6 km from Denizli.

Laodikea

Selokid a descendant of King Antiochus II Andtiokos the name of the city by establishing a wife “Laodikela” given. This city is the ruins of the secret passages, large bathrooms, market place (agora), the northern and the southern gate of the city, the city walls (sehler), water supply, theater, tombs and sculpture museum with a deadly toxic gases (pulutonium) where there are places.

Laodikea

PAMUKKALE SPRINGS:

Denizli, 20 km away, is located in the old city of Hierapolis. Tic areas within the waters of Kars lime solution as a result of evaporation and precipitation separation of carbon dioxide from the water, usually white in color and cotton bales cotton castle-like limestone, travertine tuff formed.

Pamukkale springs

The heart of the spa water, Mar hardness, high blood pressure, rheumatism, skin, eye, rickets, paralysis, nerve and blood vessel disease, a stomach spasm when drinking is good for bone marrow. Diuretic. Give kidney stones in the sand, urinary tract inflammation is effective. Useful in the treatment of vascular inflammation and rayon.

Pamukkale springs

KARAHAYIT SPRINGS:

5 km north of Pamukkale Town of the Karahayıt. Water temperature more than the waters of Pamukkale (42o, 50o, 56o), free carbon dioxide less radioactivity is high. Heart diseases, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, rheumatism, sciatica, skin and nerve diseases, some, limbo, scabies, acne, itching and so on. healing diseases.

Karahayit springs