As I stated in the article of Namrun Castle, it seems that there used to be a defensive line. Sinap Castle is on the defensive line it seems. It is the second biggest castle of the region but due to careless, it became a ruin today; This region was a strategically important in middle age.…
Namrun Castle; A strategical Clichian gate
This castle is very important for the region. Its task was to protect the region in the past. It is a typical middle age castle and it was built on a rocky territory; This castle was built in middle age and it was named as İllibru in Hittites and Assyrian periods. It was built on…
Düden Waterfall; A paradise in Antalya
Turkish Riviera is the region where you can come across history and nature together. Thanks to its natural structure, a visitor can find everything. Düden Waterfall which is located at Kepez county of Antalya is one of the real natural paradise. The spring that is broken from the mountain creates this scenery. It is one…
Fethiye Dead Sea Bay; A bay where a love had finished in a sad way
When we think of vacation in Aegean region, Fethiye is always on the top. Aegean coasts hide many natural treasures such as Dead Sea Bay. With the golden beaches, it is really a treasure. The natural structure is so impressive that a visitor falls in love when he/she visits. So this visitor becomes inhabitant of…
Kurşunlu Natural Park; Another natural beauty of Turkish Riviera
Antalya (Turkish Riviera) is the famous holiday resort of Turkey. Nature has many gifts to the region such as Kurşunlu National Park or Water Park. As you see above, it has an unique panorama. You can be sure that nature lovers will fall in love with this great treasure. With variety of animal species, this…
Manavgat Waterfall; A relaxing place in Turkish Riviera
Turkish landscape has many opportunities to visit. Natural beauties provide us great chances to have a break in the life. Adventurers and travelers can find many places to discover the natural treasures. That’s why this landscape has become popular places. Manavgat Waterfall is one of the greatest natural treasures of Antalya. It provides a great…
Daryunk Castle; An Urartu Castle in Doğubeyazıt
There are many castles from Urartu period. Urartu state built strategical castles in the region. Daryunk Castle is one of them. Daryunk Castle was one of the strategical castles of the region. In the same time, it was an important military base. Urartu tombs and items prove that it was an Urartu castle. It was…
Livana Castle; The symbol of Northern Eastern Anatolia region
Turkey has many monumental castles. Northern Eastern region has many castles that were built on rocky territory. Artvin (Livana) castle is one of them. Livana castle was built by Georgian king in 937. Its mission was to observe and to control the region. Ottomans rebuilt a new castle on the old castle. It was a…
Bolaman Castle and Mansion; An interesting combination of historical periods
This article is about an interesting combination of historical periods. The castle and a mansion on it create an interesting building. This is the story; The construction of the castle isn’t certain but according to the architectural features, it was built in Byzantine period. It was used for military tasks such as observation and task…
Kermelik Valley; home of forgotten cultural heritage
Central Anatolia has been another home of civilizations since the history started. So they left us valueless historical heritage on that landscape. Kermelik Valley in Kayseri province is one of those places. Red river is the source of life in the region such as Nile in North Africa. As you see on the edge of…