Travel guide Bergama
Travel guide Bergama
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Bergama (Pergamon), the great ancient cultural center is to this day one of the best archaeological sites in Turkey. Above the town are the ruins of the Acropolis, a library, a theater, the Temple of Trajan and Dionysus, the monumental altar of Zeus, the sanctuary of Demeter and a Gymnaseions, spread over three terraces.
The Asclepeion in the south-west of the city was the god askulap consecrated. The Municipal Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Temple of Serapis should not be left out. The Serapis temple is under the Byzantines to a basilica has been rebuilt and was one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse.
Didim - Didyma Travel
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In Didim (Didyma) are the remains of a magnificent temple of Apollo, the ancient one of the most visited sites oracle. Although several times looted and burned, he still impresses visitors with its elegant beauty. The Kernbau surrounded twice per ten columns on the width and twice the 21 columns on the sides.
Near this site are two of the most beautiful beaches in the area, Altinkum and Akbük, with many smaller and larger hotels of all classes.
Guides Selcuk-Efes
Guides Selcuk-Efes
Land & People Geography & Current Situation trip to Selcuk offered at Efes is a Byzantine citadel dominated. Over the grave of the apostle John was in the 6th Century, a basilica built. In the “Hamam” museum in an old bath house can genre pictures and traditional bathing utensils visited. The great portal for its famous Seljuk Isa Bey Mosque comes from the 14 Century Archaeological Museum notable finds from the excavations in Ephesus and the surrounding area. Recently, an ethnographic department attached. The apostle John, the Virgin Mary after the crucifixion of her son Jesus to Ephesus, where she lives evening in a small house (Meryem Ananin evi) on the Bülbül-dagi (Koressos) has spent, which is now a vielbesuchte Andachts and place of pilgrimage for both Christians and for Muslims and the Vatican is a saint. Christians celebrate every year on 15 August a commemorative exhibition.
In Camlik in Selcuk, in an open-air museum old steam locomotives and three large saloon car Turkish personalities.
Sirince, famous for its peaches and grapes, is situated 8 km east of Selcuk in a hilly terrain and, with its houses from the 19th Century, several of which to heimelnden to guesthouses, hotels and restaurants were converted to an open-air museum of civil architecture and also lovers of a good drop of a term. In the old wine cellars and houses can try delicious local wines. On the hill stands a church ruins, another church in the village is currently being renovated.
A visit by Efes (Ephesus), a splendid ancient trade and port city, is one of the highlights of each stay in Turkey. In the years since at least 5000 populated area, including IONIANS, Lyder, Persians and the confusion Cimmerians immense devastation served.
To turn the time and under the Romans began the glorious ascent of Ephesus. Several earthquakes and particularly the increasing Verlandung the port sealed the demise of the city, in the first half of the sixth century by the last residents to leave. 1090, the Seljuk in the region to power. The city with its magnificent buildings was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. For the Ephesians was Artemis, incidentally, not the hunting goddess, but the goddess of fertility.
The monumental, several times Artemis newly built temple in his last dated form from the 3rd Century BC and was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. A theatre, a gymnasium, swimming pools, Agora, sanitation and marble streets and the Celsus Library (from an underground passage into Freudenhaus led) to impress visitors with their beauty. In the city are also the remains of the St. Mary’s Church, the first of the seven churches of the Apocalypse, in the 431 for the Christian church history extremely important III. Ecumenical Council took place. Every year in Efes international folklore and music festival organized.
Side, Turkey
Side, Turkey
Side, with its broad, fine-grained sand beaches and the many hotels for many years a very popular holiday resort on the Turkish Riviera. On the beaches around side to find enough beds, umbrellas and various opportunities to sport.
Side itself is a pleasant tourist destination with all kinds of shops and market stalls. Here you can for Turkey usual goods such as gold jewelry, clothing, leather goods and carpets to buy. As long shops have opened, you can look for a more leisurely evening beach shopping. Read our tips for shopping in Turkey.
For entertainment in the evening there are side bars and discos. For years very popular is the huge open-air disco “oxide” on the outskirts of Side. Those who prefer quiet may be better in the off-season to Side.
Side is one of the oldest cities in Turkey. Presumably, this area around 600 BC by the Greeks first populated. Later came the Romans and Persians. Thanks to its location on the coast side have developed in ancient times to a major trading city. In and around Side are still many ruins, the early settlement of the city testify.
From the Roman era, for example, the Amphitheatre Side. While initially probably especially theatrical performances took place, it was later on, here gladiator fights and the like auszutragen. This was the theatre for an arena soon.
Were very popular in the ancient baths, so-called spas. Under the floor were individual rooms strongly heated, so that a steam sauna. In addition, there were cool refreshment rooms and recreation, also some water basins. Such spas were formerly used for important matters of politics and economy bereden. Even today can be found in the remains Side of such a spa visit. Today is located in the Roman bath or a museum, where one ancient exhibits visit.
Also establishing the time of Side erected gates still stand. However, in the course of several millennia restored, rebuilt and expanded. Finally, can be found in the ruins still columns and courts, so that you can imagine, where once the public life in abspielte Side.
All in all Side is a successful mix of holiday fun and worth seeing history. In addition, one of a number of interesting side trips to Turkey was a little better to know: In the immediate environment, for example, the Manavgat waterfalls. Also not far away are the major city of Antalya city and the ruins of Aspendos, Perge and Termessos Who is not afraid of long journeys may also unique terraces of Pamukkale chart.
Pergamon, Asklepieion, Turkey
Pergamon, Asklepieion, Turkey
Pergamon was in ancient times, mainly due to the extremely large library famous. Today you can Pergamon (today’s name: Bergama) the Acropolis (Castle Hill), the former City and the Asklepieion visit. These sites are part of the ancient Pergamon.
The Acropolis is located in the north of Bergama. You can see up there a replica of the Pergamon altar. The original is at the Pergamon Museum on Museum Island in Berlin. In addition to the Pergamon altar are the theatre, several altars, temples and the Upper Agora (the upper market place). The ancient road leads down to the old city. Here therm, temples and the Lower Agora.
On the opposite side of Bergama, about one kilometer from the lower city, is the Asklepieion, another collection of several ancient buildings, which in ancient times a very well-known resort represented. Asklepieion was famous for his excellent sanatorium and the physician Galen. Here are a spa, a small theater, the library and temples. Given that Pergamon much to see there, it is important to visit a whole day.
Antalya Turkey
Antalya Turkey
Antalya is one of the largest and busiest cities in Turkey. At the Turkish Mediterranean coast is Antalya tourism, but also the cultural center. The port city has long pebble beaches with very clear, turquoise water.
On the evening can be found in Antalya many entertainment venues like discos, casinos (both for example in Antalya Falez Hotel), and of course lots of restaurants and bars. Antalya is one of the few resorts on the south coast of Turkey, where you also can experience classical concerts. In the modern metropolis you can also excellent shopping.
From Antalya you can see also some interesting trips. In the vicinity are impressive ruins of cities like Aspendos, Perge and Termessos. Very nice, the boat trips. This may be the beautiful coastal scenery from the water view. The boats make in beautiful bays, where you will swim, snorkel or dive. With a little luck you will meet on dolphins or large turtles. Experienced divers should not expect too much.
Antalya was already around 200 BC populated. The city was awarded in honor of its founder Attalus, the King of Pergamon 18, the name Attalia. Later it was the present name Antalya. Antalya developed with its port early to a major trading town and was also a strategically important point in wars and crusades.
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Very interesting is also the historical part of Antalya. High on a cliff sits the old town Kaleici. From up there you have a wonderful view of the harbour and the sea. In addition, there is the symbol of Antalya - in the 13th Built-century Yivli Minaret. The Yivli Minaret is a more than 40 meters high, pointed zulaufender tower, which looks as it would consist of several very closely zusammenstehenden pillars. Embellished the Yivli Minaret with blue tiles.
Another major attraction is the Hadrianstor. It was during a visit by Emperor in the year 130 AD and is nearly 2000 years old. The Hadrianstor is on the magnificent mile Ataturk Cad. Today marks the gate with its massive marble arches the transition from the modern part of the large city of Antalya into the historic Old Town.
Amid the old city of Antalya, the Kesik Minare - translated: “abandoned the minaret”. It is one of the oldest buildings, probably from the same period of construction as the Hadrianstor. He was named the Kesik Minare, because after several centuries is canceled.
Very nice is also a stroll along the marina of Antalya. Here you can find in one of the cafes or restaurants a break and the magnificent view of the harbor to enjoy. In the port area, except there are also many local shops, so that there is always quite lively approaching.
The museum (Müzesi) from Antalya is a collection of many historically significant finds. The exhibition includes sculptures of the Roman and Greek gods as well as some impressive sarcophagi.
A walk through the old town of Antalya is worthwhile not only because of the many historic buildings, but also because of the wonderful view of the bay and the port. In addition, there are many beautiful in Antalya-scale gardens and parks.
Ephesus / Selcuk, Turkey
Ephesus / Selçuk, Turkey
The ruins of Ephesus are located about three kilometers away from the current Selçuk, the successor of Ephesus. Throughout its history, the citizens of Ephesus relocated several times. A total of four new Ephesus was founded and built:
The first foundation was probably over 3,000 years, about 1,000 BC The first Ephesus was built on a slope and grew up until 3 Century BC to a thriving cities.
After Ephesus on the banks of the bay relocated. Once this was on grounds of the Temple of Artemis (Artemision) - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
But the Artemision gradually sank in the mud. In the marshy area, we now have a single column. Some other excavated pieces can be found in the Museum of Selçuk visit.
Subsequently, the still-preserved ruins of Ephesus city was built. The excavated ruins of Ephesus are among the most ancient structures in the world. They come from the period between 300 BC and the 5th Century. Ephesus experienced during this time as capital of the province of Asia in the Roman Empire grßte their bloom. Several buildings in the Hellenistic-Roman Ephesus have been uncovered. These include, for example, the spa, the Agora (market place in the city centre), several temples, the Celsusbibliothek, the great theatre and several residential houses. Ephesus was a port city. The ancient road to the former port can still street. Since it is written in Ephesus so many buildings to visit, you should for the trip at least a full day schedule.
Tip: For this long walk through the ruins should be enough to drink with them.
Finally, Ephesus because of the increasing silting of the port abandoned and today’s Selçuk. In Selçuk is the museum, where many pieces excavated from the ruins of Ephesus are exhibited. In Selçuk there are also several monuments such as the St. John Church from the 6th Century, Isa-Bey Mosque from the 14th Century and the House of the Virgin Mary.
The center of Priene was the market place, the so-called Agora. To the Agora were several temples, the town hall and other important buildings in the city was built.
Priene is a relatively well-preserved ancient city. Towards the end of the 19th Century were many of the old buildings of Priene uncovered, so that the visitor here a very interesting insight into the public life of an ancient Greek city.
Bodrum Turkey
Bodrum Turkey
Bodrum is on a far into the Mediterranean hineinragenden peninsula. The place is not only for foreign tourists very popular. The locals are very happy to spend their holidays. Consequently, there are in and around Bodrum very many hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs. Wonderful is also the waterfront promenade in the city.
The excessive tourism has also left its mark: For instance, the water quality of the bay of Bodrum in recent years deteriorated. More and more waste water from the town into the sea.
On the Bodrum peninsula, a short walk from the city, there are still many beautiful beaches. The somewhat remote bays are perfect for surfing, swimming and diving.
In addition, a port of Bodrum, where many sailing boats and yachts create. Who sailing want to make either an ordinary trip on a sailboat or one book is also chartering a yacht.
No matter what boat you book - the Turkish coast to sail is highly recommended. The organized boat trips will be fully on board food and goes into beautiful bays at anchor. There can be crystal clear water swimming, snorkeling and diving.
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The bays around Bodrum also home to some beautiful diving spots. Passendes equipment can be used in a diving center borrow. The water also has the best view of the many small white houses in and around Bodrum cover the mountainsides.
But even on trips to the country should not refrain: There is very famous and ancient ruins Featured cities on the Aegean coast (see South Aegean trips). It is also possible to Bodrum from a day trip to the unique natural landscape of Pamukkale 12.
Symbols of Bodrum is the medieval Crusader castle (Bodrum kalesi). The fort dates from the 15th Century and protected with thick walls of the inhabitants of Bodrum against intruders. Today, the fortress of a beautiful museum, where archaeological finds are shown.
Once in Bodrum was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the mausoleum. The mausoleum was an impressively large and beautiful tomb. It was also the namesake for the term still used today. Where once there was the mausoleum, there is today only one excavation point.
Old windmills
Bodrum
Of course, one in Bodrum also many opportunities for shopping. In the numerous small shops, there are all kinds for Turkey typical goods. For more information, please visit shopping.
Another highlight is the nightlife of Bodrum. This is the biggest disco Turkey: In Harlicarnas dance during the summer months evening for dinner almost 6,000 people until the early morning hours. But otherwise, there is entertainment of Bodrum in many bars, restaurants and nightclubs together, so that the choice, where you spend the evening.
Izmir - The Pearl of the Aegean Sea - Turkey
Izmir - The Pearl of the Aegean Sea - Turkey
The Turkish metropolis and university city on the Aegean coast on the Gulf of Izmir, with an area of 12,012 square kilometers and a population of 3,500,000 million is also known as the “Pearl of the Aegean.” It has the second largest port in the country and is the number of inhabitants, the third largest city in Turkey, while capital of the homonymous province Izmir. Formerly called the city of Smyrna (Greek name) and was until 1922 mainly inhabited by Greeks. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and famous poets such as Homer should have lived.
In geological terms, the city in a seismic region. The climate is in spring and autumn pleasantly tempered and therefore the best time. In high summer temperatures are unbearably hot to hot without wind. The winters are wechselhaftes weather, but the rare snowfall.
Those who visited the city, should be the symbol of the city the Clock Tower (Seeds Kulesi) on the Konak square with 24 m in height (in the late Ottoman Moorish-style) not to omit. Other sights include the Agora, Kadifekale (Castle), the Kemeralti Bazaar, the Balcova Thermal baths and Belkahve (hill Ataturk statue). In further vicinity are some important ruins sites and natural beauties (Ephesus with the Temple of Artemis, burial place of the Virgin Mary, Pergamon, Camalti Bird Paradise). The Kordonboyu is probably not only Izmir but also the world’s longest bar. The cultural park with Zoologischem garden, open-air theatre and the exhibition site was destroyed on the ground built city and covers an area of 420.000km ². Within Turkey, Izmir as the most Western and modern city. In addition to the industrial sector can be found in Izmir but also the agricultural sector whose major exports petroleum products, chemicals and foodstuffs (figs, grapes) and some others.
The city is by car from the airport 18km away-Adnan Menderes Airport to reach. The sub-O30 ring road and now opened the subway also offer a good opportunity to move.
Kemer - Leisure Paradise in Turkey
Kemer - Leisure Paradise in Turkey
Kemer has everything to offer, except rest and seclusion. By car or bus is about 50 km from Antalya to Kemer. The well-known seaside resort in the ancient Idyros said, has paved the way to all-inclusive and mass tourism, which in no way pejorative sound.
Kemer and Tekirova
Blue Voyage including Kemer
Former fishing village
The former fishing village has aroused considerable financial burden within a short time in the Champions League catapulted the Turkish tourism. A lot of money flowed into the small village, which for centuries quite unnoticed thorn in the next Phaselis Rösch’s sleep was. The holiday metropolis should advance to showcase what has been implemented.
Visitors sun
Evil tongues and guides the city can appeal to no good. However, it has just the market and is adapted to the needs of sonnenhungrigen visitors. You can come across quite a few tour operators their holidays in Kemer book and you will find in each price category. The price-performance ratio is mostly true. If one compares it with similar offerings in Spain, France, Italy or Croatia recognize, the Turkish tourism managers have done all the work, Kemer each, and the comparison was closer look at the nose even substantially forward.
Rich’s Bay coast
The buchtenreiche coastline with its clean sea, vast pine forests and the mighty Taurus Mountains in the neck is a Mecca for the sonnenhungrigen West Europeans. There are many water sports facilities offered bathing tourists can participate in the wide pebble beach delight, partly filled with sand. You can find long ragende bridges into the sea, some from May, when the season starts right here, are open.
Camyuva and Kiris
The Kemer town includes the villages of Camyuva and Kiris, both impressed with their extensive beaches. Kemer offers a modern marina, bars and restaurants, entertainment for every taste. From “Oberbayern” to the techno club is in Kemer everything necessary.
Göynük and Beldibi
Excursion opportunities are there in plenty of Kemer well. There are the old villages and Göynük Beldibi, to invite strolling. Phaselis the great city of antiquity, once important port city and capital of the Lycian Federation, for history is just highly recommended. Slightly further south you can find the locations and Çirali Olympos, which are ideal for hiking and with the eternal flames of Chimaira and the old pirate stronghold very interesting highlights of the Lycian coast have to offer.
Activities and leisure time
Here one could still countless activities and opportunities for recreation as well, but we do not want to anticipate everything. You will find the time attractive travel packages to Kemer and its surroundings. In the pre-and post-season, you can benefit most from the abundance of offerings in Kemer.
