Miletos was a prosperous city on the Aegean Sea near the mouth of the Meander river . Its splendor was immortalized by the great men who were born there. Famous architects, philosophers and mathematicians took the name of the city … Continue reading
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In the Turkish Mediterranean coast, in the province of Antalya, and inside the natural park of Köprülü is located the Köprülü Gorge, which is the longest in Turkey. The place is really spectacular, in a covered valley … Continue reading
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
One of the tours we did during the days we were in Cappadocia was to visit the Valley of Ilhara, and way back to Göreme stop to visit one of the most famous underground cities, “Kaymakli location”. The tour's … Continue reading
There could not be a Roman city without hippodrome and that which became the capital of the empire in place of Rome had one that truly honored its greatness. Currently it is the square of … Continue reading
Hersekzade Ahmed Pasha was the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent and wanted to give a new building to Edirne, favorite city of the Imperial Family. He commissioned Mimar Sinan teacher, the greatest of Ottoman architects, building … Continue reading
Many places in the Turkish Mediterranean coast have become famous for that combination of green mountains with blue sea in an endless succession of bays, peninsulas and islands. Marmaris is one of the most visited locations that coast. … Continue reading
One of the symbols of Istanbul is this tower almost 70 meter high towers over the district of Beyoglu, on the north side of the Golden Horn. In that place, with Constantinople, there was an old … Continue reading
Friday 8 February 1664 Yeni Cami Mosque was opened to the prayer of believers. The works had begun 67 years ago and were abandoned and turns to resume in a checkered history ended with … Continue reading