One of the most powerful queens of ancient era Cleopatra was one of the visitors that came to this landscape. Tarsus was one of the important Roman cities because it was a busy port. Cleopatra and Roman general Antonius were lovers. She came to Tarsus in order to meet her lover Antonius. Cleopatra entered the…
Beauty Contest on Mt.Ida
We have an interesting epic that first beauty contest that has ever been known was organised on Mt.Ida ( It is in Çanakkale province of Turkey). Aphrodite, Hera and Athena were the goddess’ and shepherd Paris was the jury. According to the myth, goddess of chaos Eris left an apple to be given to the…
Ephesus: the great moment of ancient era
Ephesus is one of the most important ancient sites of Turkey because it is one of the a few cities that symbolizes the bright days of Western Anatolia. We can see a structure that is alike today’s cities. There are sections for wealthy public of the city and the common areas for whole Ephesus society.…
Troy: the biggest war trick
We all know that Troy was the destination where one of the most legendary wars was existed. It was so big that the biggest navy was gathered and they attacked Troy even Aschilles. Princess Paris kidnapped Helen to Troy and the war was declared. It had lasted for 10 years. It finished with the war…
Göbeklitepe: Great land of all times
Göbeklitepe is an ancient site that tells us many stories from 10.000 years ago. It has an holy atmosphere even with remains in present. Göbeklitepe has the biggest and oldest temples of ancient era. According to the remains, it was one of the biggest religious centers nearby Mesopotamia. Due to its location on Silk Road,…
Cappadocia: The land of beautiful horses
Cappadocia is the destination that any of the visitors feels themselves in another world. This world offers us a deep history and natural wonders. Cappadocia was designed specially by nature because many components gathered here and they created Cappadocia. Firstly nature had the first role. Cappadocia is a land that volcanos were existed on. The…
First Church of the world: ST.PIERRE CHURCH
Anatolia is a very special region for Christianty because Christianty became an universal religion here. Holy Bible and Christianty were shaped up to the counsils in Anatolia and the first church of the world was constructed in Hatay province of Southern Anatolia. The church which was dedicated to St.Pierre was built by carving the natural…
Istanbul: Capital of History
Istanbul is the city that was the capital of East Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire. Historical background of Istanbul is so impressive that it has traces from various ages of history. A tourist can feel the wind of history. While having a tour in Topkapı Palace, don’t forget that you are in Ottoman’s headquarter but…
The oldest thermal of the world
Thermal waters of Anatolia have been flowing for thousands of years. One thermal in Yozgat is special because it was one of the first thermals that were built by Romans. It has an interesting story. Daughter of a king was about to die. Nothing could cure her. One day she sat sown on the bank…
Hierapolis: Travertines of Denizli
Travertines are symbols of Pamukkale. Hierapolis ancient site was built on the bank of travertines. White colour makes this place special because its solution is special and balanced. It has been flowing for thousands of years so the spring is so old that it can be as old as human being history. Hierapolis was an…