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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Turkey
Top sights in Turkey
Pamukkale Travertine
From the series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
Pamukkale is one of the most famous natural sights of Turkey. This is a complicated complex of thermal springs and incredibly beautiful terraces of water basins formed by travertines. The local mineral sources contain a lot of calcium, which is why the natural basins are snow-white and the water sky-blue. Together, the harmonious mineral formations and the natural basins form a wonderfully beautiful Pamukkale complex that thousands of tourists visit annually. The name of the natural complex is translated from Turkish as 'The Cotton Castle'. Pamukkale is open to visitors; In some pools you can even bathe. The only rule that the visitors of the complex must consider - the territory of the complex with the shoes not to enter. The mineral layers are quite brittle, so you should be very … Read all
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
From the series “Hotels Harmoniously Built into the Natural Landscape”
The experienced travelers who visited Cappadocia know that the ancient subterranean cities are one of the main attractions of this region. These cities and cave monasteries were built by the first Christians more than 1,000 years ago. Today, some of the strange subterranean cities have been converted into the so-called cave hotels. One of the most beautiful is called Gamirasu, which was opened in the building of the ancient Byzantine monastery. At the disposal of the hotel guests are 18 wonderful cave-rooms, the walls of which are covered with the volcanic stone and characterized by the high sound insulation. In addition, the wall layer creates a special microclimate in the caves. In the summer it is cool here, and in winter it is always warm, so you can relax in the cave hotel at any … Read all
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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25.04.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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25.04.2024
Architecture of Turkey in pictures
Culture of regions in Turkey
Istanbul
The number of historic landmarks in the Pearl of the Bosphorus can be compared with the number of skyscrapers in Hong Kong (although the number of tall buildings in Istanbul itself is also amazing). The city is full of fascinating museums, among which we have; the Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum for lovers of luxury cars, the Atatürk Museum for getting acquainted with the history of the New Time, and Vakıflar Halı ve Kilim Müzesi, introducing visitors to the traditional craft of Turkey. There … Read more 
Antalya
Every large Turkish city is associated with Ataturk – the great reformer can either have a monument erected to him, or have a museum dedicated to him, or have a building or street named after him. You can spot a monument to the cult Turkish personality in Antalya. It is located on the Republic Square. There are many fascinating mosques in the city. One of them is Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque which is the major mosque of the city. This is an excellent example of construction of the 16th – 17th … Read more
Ankara
In addition to the Atatürk Mausoleum, you can visit the house-museum of the cult reformer. Locals as well as tourists find it interesting to visit this museum for the reason that it is always fascinating to discover how the politician lived; the atmosphere of his life is recreated here. This is likely the most complete museum dedicated to the Turkish reformer, and it attracts many people. Another interesting museum is the building of the former Ulucanlar Prison. The place gives completely … Read more
Alanya
One of the most interesting and unique places in Turkey is perhaps the shipyard. It is located between the Kızıl Kule (Red Tower) and the Tophane Mescidi. Besides the fact that it will be very informative here, you must admit that the building is extraordinarily majestic. Remember the ships that conquered the oceans long ago were built here. This is the realest touch to the history, and moreover, climbing up the stairs (where you should be careful as the stairway is very steep), you can catch … Read more
Kusadasi
The best way to get to know the local culture and admire its flavor is to visit Kusadasi Bazaar. Beautiful products made by local craftsmen, the general atmosphere - all this attracts hundreds of tourists immediately. And, of course, it's definitely worth bargaining with locals - no deal goes well without it. Of interest is another place ideal for exploring the local culture - namely, Çetin Maket Köy. Here you can discover an authentic village with a recreated household of local people's … Read more
Fethiye
The first settlement on the site of Fethiye was founded back in prehistoric times. The modern city is full of interesting cultural and historical monuments. The most interesting historical object in Fethiye is Lycian rock tombs. According to scientists, their age is more than two and a half thousand years. On one of the hills there is the famous tomb of Amyntas; all those interested can climb the steps to the sacred site. A historical monument of the later period is the beautiful mosque … Read more
Bodrum
Driving along the road between the cities of Bodrum and Gumbet, you can stumble upon a “windmill road” built in the 18th century. This is a picturesque and colorful place, and the constructions themselves are a kind of wonderful reminders of the time when there were no plants that processed the flour, and all this action was laid on windmills. Some of the structures were badly damaged because of earthquakes, but on the whole, everything was preserved in excellent condition. Besides this, the … Read more
Izmir
Start your exploration of the city by walking to Konak Square. This is the most large-scale square in the city, which overlooks the Gulf of Izmir. Several important tourist attractions are located in the immediate vicinity of the square. Here visitors will find a small old mosque and the tower of Saat Kule. The square is a great place for leisure walk. It is always very crowded and is distinguished by lively atmosphere. Tourists will also find Archaeological Museum not far from the square. This … Read more
