Holy Pool with Fishes

South Eastern of Turkey has many impressive stories. Şanlıurfa is one of the provinces that have an important place. It is named as the city of prophets. There is a pool in Şanlıurfa province.

The legend was in Babylon King Nemrut reign. Fortune tellers of King recommended the dream and they told him that a child would be a danger for him. So he ordered soldiers to kill all boys. Only Ibrahim could manage to run away. But he was found in a cave and came into King’s presence. King liked him and adopted him. King was paganist and he wanted everyone to obey paganism. Ibrahim destroyed all pagan god sculptures. King got mad and although he was his adopted son, he ordered his adopted son’s execution.

The pool with fishes used to be the place where the execution were committed. He was planned to be thrown into the fire. Suddenly a miracle became true. The fire became a lake, the woods became fishes when he fell into the fire. Everbody who witnessed this miracle believed in only a God.

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Bursa is one of the metropolitan cities of Turkey. Also the historical background is dated back to Hellenistic era. The natural beauties of Bursa province are also very impressive. Especially Mt.Uludağ is very close to the city center. It is higher than 2000 meters. Mt.Uludağ had a very privileged location in the past,too.

Mt.Uludağ is the most popular sightseeing place of Bursa. It is an important destination for winter tourism especially. Due to the highness of the mountain, the road is very steep. But the most joyful way to travel to the mountain is by cable car system which is from the sea level to the peak of the mountain. While climbing to the mountain by cable car, you can see breathtaking view of Mt.Uludağ. It is covered with white sheet in winter. This panorama attracts the visitors to Bursa.

Till it was commenced service in 1963, it became one of the well known routes of Turkey. Mt.Uludağ National Park is the pride of Bursa province. The mountain has also a zone of hotels which is on the upper side of the mountain. It is possible to reach there by cable cars.

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Black Sea region is famous for natural beauties and outdoor facilities. High upright mountains and plateaus form a great combination for adventure lovers. Height is the other fact that makes a great choice for outdoor sports lovers.

Boztepe district of Ordu province provides this sort of outdoor activity. A peak nearby the city centre is connected to city center by cable cars. On the other hand, paragliding is other famous outdoor activity in the region. The peak is around 900 mt. high. It means that the panorama of Black sea and city center with the bird view has a great combination. You have to pay a fare for cable cars. It is an amazing experience.

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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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