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Places to visit cities and routes grouped by areas within Turkey.

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Aphrodisias, school of sculpture in the valley of the river meanders.

Posted on September 6, 2015 by JoséSeptember 6, 2015avatar

Any visit to Turkey beyond Istanbul has to include Cappadocia and Pamukale, two places where nature and human hands have collaborated to create unique environments. Si vamos a Pamukale, We can not pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Izmir Area, Uncategorized | Tagged Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Sculpture, In mukale, Rome | Leave a reply

Dolmabahce Palace

Posted on June 28, 2015 by JoséJune 28, 2015avatar

While Topkapi Palace is the most visited Istanbul and was the place where more time the Ottoman royal family resided, Dolmabahce Palace is what we all envision when we think of the palace of the Sultan. Huge … Continue reading →

Posted in Istanbul | Tagged Ataturk, Balyan, Besiktas, Bosphorus, Dolmabahce, Istanbul, topkapi | Leave a reply

Little Hagia Sofía

Posted on May 17, 2015 by JoséMay 17, 2015avatar

When was Justinian only Crown Prince, his uncle the Emperor condemned him to death accused of plotting against the throne. A night, Sergius and Bacchus appeared in a dream to the emperor and told him to pardon … Continue reading →

Posted in Istanbul | Tagged Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Isidore of Miletus, Justiniano, Rustem Pasha, San Baco, San Sergio, Santa Sofia, Sinan, Teodora | Leave a reply

The Cathedral of Selime in Cappadocia

Posted on May 10, 2015 by JoséMay 10, 2015avatar

At the end of the Ihlara Valley we find the largest church in Cappadocia. It is carved out from the rock of a mountain that rises above the Valley and its dimensions are amazing. The paintings of thousand years ago still can be seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Cappadocia | Tagged Cappadocia, Cathedral, Christians, Ilhara, Selime | Leave a reply

¡¡150.000 VISITS!!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by JoséMay 3, 2015avatar

We just got over 150.000 visits and our Facebook pages in Spanish and English have more than 1.200 followers. We are really grateful and will keep on writing this blog for all of you. We just changed our travels page, now you can … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Travel | Tagged Travel | 1 Reply

Kusadasi. The Aegean resort.

Posted on April 19, 2015 by JoséApril 19, 2015avatar

Kusadasi means “birds Island” and it is one of the best-known places in the Turkish Aegean coast. In addition to its numerous beaches and lively town centre, It is surrounded by resorts which offer a holiday at sea … Continue reading →

Posted in Izmir Area, Uncategorized | Tagged Market, Ephesus, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Patmos, Samos | Leave a reply

The Valens Aqueduct

Posted on April 12, 2015 by JoséApril 12, 2015avatar

In 368, n 368, Constantinople was the only major city in the Roman Empire which continued expanding. Although the area surrounding the Bosphorus is very moist and full of forests,, springs and streams, the great metropolis … Continue reading →

Posted in Istanbul | Tagged aqueduct, Constantinople, Istanbul, Brave | Leave a reply

Istiklal Tram

Posted on March 15, 2015 by JoséMarch 15, 2015avatar

One of the best known images of Istanbul is its nostalgic tram crossing the ever busy Istiklal street. For those who walk among shops, Restaurants, churches, bookstores and passages full of charm and history, the sound of the bell announcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Istanbul | Tagged Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istiklal, Partition, Tram | Leave a reply

Şehzade, Prince Mosque

Posted on March 8, 2015 by JoséMarch 9, 2015avatar

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 →

Posted in Istanbul | Tagged Istanbul, Mehmet Aga, Mosque, Blue Mosque, Rustem Pasha, Şehzade, Sinan, Suleiman | Leave a reply

The Izmir icon, Konak square

Posted on February 22, 2015 by JoséFebruary 22, 2015avatar

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 →

Posted in Izmir Area | Tagged Izmir, Konak, Saat Kulesi | Leave a reply

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