Euromos ancient site was one of the important sites of ancient Aegean region. We can realise its importance by the great temple of Zeus. This temple was the home of famous doctors in ancient Greek world. It was built 2200 years ago. […]
Euromos ancient site was one of the important sites of ancient Aegean region. We can realise its importance by the great temple of Zeus. This temple was the home of famous doctors in ancient Greek world. It was built 2200 years ago. 17 columns supported the structure. It was so well that we can see the glory of the temple even today.
Euromos ancient site is in the border of Milas county of Muğla. It is one of the impressive temples of Anatolia.
I want to introduce you a great monastery of Eastern Black sea region. It was dedicated to Virgin Mary. It is a big religious complex such as Sümela Monastery of Trabzon. Also it was carved into a big rock like Sümela Monastery. […]
I want to introduce you a great monastery of Eastern Black sea region. It was dedicated to Virgin Mary. It is a big religious complex such as Sümela Monastery of Trabzon. Also it was carved into a big rock like Sümela Monastery. It was constructed in Byzantian period.
It had been used for centuries but it got emptied after the public exchange between Greece and Turkey. Then the illegal treasure hunters damaged the monastery in order to search treasure. Finally it was restored and opened for visit. But as the restoration wasn’t made properly, it lost some historical features.
It is in the border of Giresun province in Eastern Blacksea region. It is an important sight seeing place for tourists. It witnessed the wide part of history.
Cappadocia has an important background for Christianity because early Christians resided here and survived by various methods against torture of Roman Empire. After Emperor Constantine proselytized, Cappadocia became an important center for Christians. Also it was a stop on the pilgrim’s journey. […]
Cappadocia has an important background for Christianity because early Christians resided here and survived by various methods against torture of Roman Empire. After Emperor Constantine proselytized, Cappadocia became an important center for Christians. Also it was a stop on the pilgrim’s journey. That’s why churches and accommodation facilities were constructed to the region.
One of those early churches is in the border of Niğde province (south of Nevşehir). It was dedicated to Queen Helena who was the mother of Emperor Constantine ( Also she was one of the first people who became Christian.) It had been forgotten for a long time. Finally it was opened for a visit thanks to the project of Tourism and Cultural Unite of Cappadocia.
The frescoes of the church are special because they are one of the early samples of Christianity. Maybe you can still hear those pilgrims there.
Central Anatolia has its own natural beauties. Waterfalls of Anatolia are worldwide famous. One of those waterfall sites is in Kayseri province. It is named as Kapuzbaşı Waterfall. Actually there isn’t only one waterfall, there are more waterfalls in the region. Kapuzbaşı […]
Central Anatolia has its own natural beauties. Waterfalls of Anatolia are worldwide famous. One of those waterfall sites is in Kayseri province. It is named as Kapuzbaşı Waterfall. Actually there isn’t only one waterfall, there are more waterfalls in the region.
Kapuzbaşı Waterfall site is one of the exotic beauties of Anatolia.
Gaziantep fortress is the symbol of Gaziantep city. As a result of archeaological excavations, new tunnels and caves were discovered. Those caves are full of water. Before this discovery, there were some stories about some channels. Particularly this myth was solved. Tourism […]
Gaziantep fortress is the symbol of Gaziantep city. As a result of archeaological excavations, new tunnels and caves were discovered. Those caves are full of water. Before this discovery, there were some stories about some channels. Particularly this myth was solved.
Tourism and Cultural unite of Gaziantep arranged a project to open this site for visit. It will prepared for visit. So Gaziantep fortress will be more famous in touristic world.
Gaziantep is one of the historical and central points of South Eastern Anatolia. Due to the historical background, we can come across many archeaological items in the city. Also Gaziantep is famous for the natural beauties. There is a canyon in the […]
Gaziantep is one of the historical and central points of South Eastern Anatolia. Due to the historical background, we can come across many archeaological items in the city. Also Gaziantep is famous for the natural beauties.
There is a canyon in the border of the province. It is named as Habeş Canyon. It is so functional that hiking and canyoning sports are being applied to the region. It is wanted to be famous worldwide. It is thought that the canyon can attract many foreign and domestic tourists to Gaziantep.
This is a true statement; there are many historical treasures in Anatolian territory. We have stated that there has been residence for centuries several times. All religions and belief systems take place in the culture of Anatolia. This is one of the […]
This is a true statement; there are many historical treasures in Anatolian territory. We have stated that there has been residence for centuries several times. All religions and belief systems take place in the culture of Anatolia. This is one of the witnesses of the history.
This church was constructed around 1200 years ago. It was planned as classical church system. It was dedicated to Virgin Mary. This church had been used for own purpose for centuries. When Anatolian territory became Turkish-Islamic culture, the local people used this building as mental hospital. Finally its last function was a mosque in last century. Then it was forgotten.
It is located in the province of Elazığ that is in Eastern Anatolia. Tourism and Cultural Unite of Elazığ developed a project to keep it alive. It will be protected and restored.
