If you want to travel in time, Anatolia is the right address for you. Ancient spring of Hierapolis is the sightseeing place of today but it has been used for a long time. It was a popular place for Roman elite society, even it is told that Queen Cleopatra had visited here. It is guessed that it is around 2500 years old. Even today this spring attracts the visitors.

This hot spring was the center of ancient site Hierapolis. This ancient site tell us how valuable the region is, although time has passed.

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There is a cute town on the coast of Marmara Sea. This town is named as Trilye and it is originally old Greek village. It is famous for the olive. The original architecture is still being preserved. It has an authentic atmosphere in the town. The major economical activity is the sector of olive. You can find olives, olive oil, olive soaps and olive colognes briefly you can everything on olive in the town. Trilye is on the peak of the visit especially in summer. As it is very close to Istanbul and Bursa, it is an attraction center for domestic tourism. The local of the town is almost the farmers of olive. But they are very friendly.

There are various stories on the name of Trilye. According to a theory, the name of the town means three priests. Trilye is the word in Greek language. The authentic atmosphere of the town takes the breath away. It is one of the destinations that are worthvisiting during the route to Western Anatolia.

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Wine presentation

Anatolian wines and grapes are worldwide famous and they have been rewarded for several times. We can come across quality grapes and wines in Turkey. Due to the convenience of the climate, agriculture is able to develop in Turkey. That means, the products such as grapes are so quality that the wines are produced very quality.

Vineyards are expanded in Turkey. Turkey is one of the countries which are lucky for quality wines. Tracian region, Aegean region and Central Anatolia are well known regions worldwide. The wines of those regions have awards worldwide.

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Turkey has a new trend in national tourism; Underwater museums. Some of them were tried on Mediterranean coasts of Turkey. In scope of a new project in Black Sea region, a new underwater museum was established on the coast of Edirne province of Turkey.

The archeaological items of Edirne Museum were recreated and placed under Saroz Bay. The statue of Goddess Nike and lion were placed on the bottom. They became attractive for the divers.

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Van Lake got less rain this year so the level of the lake got down. This drain made the Ercis Castle come in sight again. This castle was built on the shore of Van Lake around 1000 years ago. The level of the lake got higher in a period. Thus it remained under Lake Van.

Ercis Castle has a historical background. It has been restored several times in history. It was used by every states which dominated the region. The dry seasons let some historical buildings to come in sight. It is one of the ancient buildings of Van region.