The favorite heir of Suleiman the Magnificent died when she was twenty-two. Prince Mehmed returned victorious from a campaign in Hungary when he died in suspicious circumstances clarified. Suleiman mourned his loss for forty days and then ordered the great architect … Continue reading
Konak means mansion in Turkish and that is the name of the place that represents the city. It is a large square facing the Aegean in whose center is the famous clock tower, Saat Kulesi, whose image … Continue reading
During year 2015, UNESCO announce whether Ephesus is finally included in the list of World Heritage. This amazing city is the most visited archaeological site in Turkey. Two million people walk its streets every year and … Continue reading
Like many great men of arms, Hayreddin Barbarossa was admired by his countrymen and reviled by his enemies. While in the western Mediterranean, especially in Italy and Spain, Barbarossa is remembered as a feared pirate, for Turks is … Continue reading
European citizens have become accustomed to not needing visa, even passport, to travel to the countries of the Union. But if you travel to Turkey is necessary to check the conditions and requirements that are needed because they are based on the … Continue reading
Istanbul has several iconic images. Next to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, everyone recognizes silhouette leaning Ortakoy Mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge linking Europe with Asia. Built … Continue reading
Ankara is making inroads among the many tourist destinations in Turkey. The capital city is well connected with Istanbul by the new high speed trains and is a good choice if we pass to Cappadocia. This is … Continue reading
Eskisehir is an inland city known for its university atmosphere and crafts meerschaum. Along with that, today it is one of the best Turkish cities treated from the urban point of view, and presumably … Continue reading
Turkey is a large country. The distances between cities can condition our travel plans, especially if we are planning to meet different cities or locations. The distance between Istanbul and Antalya is 724 kilometers, similar to that of Hamburg … Continue reading
In the Mediterranean Sea there are few waterfalls which fall directly into the sea, if also seek which are located in a city, just find them in Antalya. Duden river waters coming from the Taurus Mountains and provide several … Continue reading
