The crown princes of the Ottoman Empire were appointed governors of Manisa for their formation as future sultans. Thanks to this, the city has magnificent examples of Turkish architecture among which is the Muradiye mosque. It was designed by the … Continue reading
Remind you that today 23 April is a national holiday in Turkey, the establishment of the Turkish Parliament commemorates (1920) and it is a day dedicated to children, because Atatürk (father of the Turkish Republic) … Continue reading
In the small village of Birgi, located in the mountains of Izmir, found this wooden house is one of the last representatives of the Ottoman mansions Aegean. Fully decorated with paintings and surrounded by gardens, la Cakiraga Mansion … Continue reading
Izmir was inhabited ago 5000 years or maybe even before, according to recent findings have revealed. The most important ruins of the ancient era of the city are the open-air museum of the Agora of Smyrna. It is located … Continue reading
In the vicinity of the ruins of Ephesus we visit one of the holy places for Catholics, and was declared the house of the Virgin Mary by Pope Pius XII in 1951. The place is revered by both … Continue reading
On the west coast of Turkey, in the province of Izmir and Aegean shores city is Alaçatı. The city is not only known for its windmills, its vineyards and its peculiar architecture. … Continue reading
Only 90 Izmir separate Km of this picturesque village on the north coast of the Turkish Aegean. Legend has it that Amazon warriors founded several towns in the area and they raised in the small peninsula … Continue reading
For us, it has become almost a tradition, after each visit to Ephesus, which by the way have been many, we rumbo a Sirince. A small village located in a beautiful valley full of olive trees … Continue reading
For fish lovers or for those who want to delve a little deeper into the Turkish traditions, A must visit in Izmir is to go to a fish market. Are held in almost all coastal towns adiferentes hours … Continue reading
Ephesus was one of the 12 Ionian cities on the shores of the Aegean Sea. An important religious center, cultural and commercial. It's amazing to walk among the remains of this great classical city, through its major access roads, streets and … Continue reading
