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by traveloturc about Mehmet Ali Aga Konagi mansion
Mehmet Ali Aga Mansion served as the home of the Tuhfezade Family, who were influential in the socio-economical and political life of Datça for over two hundred years.
Restored in the traditional manner, keeping the Anatolian landed gentry family atmosphere intact, Mehmet Ali Aða Mansion is now a “museum hotel” offering comfort and peace in an authentic environment to its guests.This is a 200 years old restored house.Aga is the nick name of a "whealty man" Situated in the courtyard facing the large gardens and seating up to 150 guests outdoor, Elaki Restaurant presents Anatolian culinary traditions, nearly forgotten dishes and local delicacies in a modern style. Ottoman, Mediterranean and Aegean tastes, combined with the herbs from the garden, offer memorable specialities. Tables laid around the fountain are enchanting.
Istanbul's little gem...
by tikka07 about Hotel Dersaadet
Very accomodating hotel, owner and staff. In the old town. Nice breakfast on a nice outdoor rooftop. Reconstructed as a 19th century Ottoman mansion. Staff. Location. Breakfast/Patio.
I'm living in Turkey but I'll...
by Betul
I'm living in Turkey but I'll tell you more about my hometown Ordu. You can find many information about Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir and so on. Of course you absolutely MUST see Istanbul.
But because of north part of Turkey is not as touristical as south, you may not find many info easily. Hope I can help you some. TALKING ABOUT ORDU and Black-Sea....
At the foot of a verdant hill, is this province of Ordu, one of the calmest and greenest sites along the Black Sea coast. Due to its rainy climate, the land is fertile, with vegetable and fruit gardens, and wide forests covering the whole area.
On the road to Samsun, there is the town of Unye, 77 kms west of Ordu, which is an attractive fishing village. There are clean, beautiful beaches to enjoy the restful atmosphere, and extensive hazelnut plantations, typical of the region. At this site with purple rock formations are historical tombs carved into the rock which remain from the early Romans. Also an 18th century townhall building, an outstanding sight.
Fatsa is another little town famed for its hazelnut gardens, and nearby are the ruins of a fortress named Bolaman Castle and the Byzantine Jason Church now converted to an archeological museum.
Previously named 'Cotoyora', the ancient city of Ordu carries signs more recent; the Pasaoglu Mansion which belonged to a wealthy and influential family of the 19th-century, and holds signs of the life style once maintained; and an especially remarkable Orthodox church dating back to the 18th-century.
A distinct characteristic of Ordu is its being the center of hazelnut production. The Golden Hazelnut Festival held in September is hosted by this city, and the local chocolate-nut confection is a tasty specialty.
3 CAPITAL OF OTTOMAN EMPIRE
by neodue
Mark,
I do not want to make you disapointed but 5 days is not enough for Istanbul
not Turkey.
Istanbul - Izmir is 8 hours buy bus.Gallipoli is 5 hours away buy bus.
If you are coming to Turkey for the first time I recomemend to you
do "3 Old Capital of Ottoman Empire"
This tour is including 3 old Ottoman Capitals(Bursa 1st Capital,Edirne 2nd Capital,Istanbul 3rd capital) which are Old Byzantine,Ottoman,roman cities.
Edirne is 3 hours away from Istanbul by bus at the west of Istanbul.
Bursa is 3 hours away buy bus at the east of the Istanbul.
DAY 1 TOPKAPI PALACE and BLUe MOSQUE and HAGIA SOPHIA
(I recommend to you to go TOPKAPI early in the morning and stay there
till 2:00pm (It s 3 section HAREM-PALACE-TREASURY)you need to pay for each
section.)
DAY 2 DOLMABAHCE PALACE,IHLAMUR MANSIONS,ORTAKOY MOSQUE,BESIKTAS AND ORTAKOY
DAY 3 BOSPHORUS TOUR(TAKE A PUBLIC BOAT FROM EMINONU it departs 10:15 you check
www.ido.com.tr and goes to all the way bosphorus and stay in KAVAK and 2 hours
break come back to Eminonu about 3:00 PM
DAY 4 arly in the Morning go to Edirne by bus 3 hours Visit Nicest Ottoman Mosque SELIMIYE,Old Mosque,3 serefeli Mosque,Old synagogue,BEYAZIT II Health Complex,Adalet Mansion Come back to Istanbul at evening.Have local famous fried liver with choped onion.
DAY 5 Go to Bursa by bus 3 hours and visit Great Mosque,Koza han,Sultan Murad Mosque,Stroll around old covered bazaar,Have Iskender Kabap,Yesil Mosque
Come back to Istanbul.
I recommen to visit Pergamon and Ephesus in the next time in the large time.
Cheers
3 OTTOMAN CAPITOL
by neodue
Hi Mark,
I do not want to make you disapointed but 5 days is not enough for Istanbul
not Turkey.
Istanbul - Izmir is 8 hours buy bus.Gallipoli is 5 hours away buy bus.
If you are coming to Turkey for the first time I recomemend to you
do "3 Old Capital of Ottoman Empire"
This tour is including 3 old Ottoman Capitals(Bursa 1st Capital,Edirne 2nd Capital,Istanbul 3rd capital) which are Old Byzantine,Ottoman,roman cities.
Edirne is 3 hours away from Istanbul by bus at the west of Istanbul.
Bursa is 3 hours away buy bus at the east of the Istanbul.
DAY 1 TOPKAPI PALACE and BLUe MOSQUE and HAGIA SOPHIA
(I recommend to you to go TOPKAPI early in the morning and stay there
till 2:00pm (It s 3 section HAREM-PALACE-TREASURY)you need to pay for each
section.)
DAY 2 DOLMABAHCE PALACE,IHLAMUR MANSIONS,ORTAKOY MOSQUE,BESIKTAS AND ORTAKOY
DAY 3 BOSPHORUS TOUR(TAKE A PUBLIC BOAT FROM EMINONU it departs 10:15 you check
www.ido.com.tr and goes to all the way bosphorus and stay in KAVAK and 2 hours
break come back to Eminonu about 3:00 PM
DAY 4 arly in the Morning go to Edirne by bus 3 hours Visit Nicest Ottoman Mosque SELIMIYE,Old Mosque,3 serefeli Mosque,Old synagogue,BEYAZIT II Health Complex,Adalet Mansion Come back to Istanbul at evening.Have local famous fried liver with choped onion.
DAY 5 Go to Bursa by bus 3 hours and visit Great Mosque,Koza han,Sultan Murad Mosque,Stroll around old covered bazaar,Have Iskender Kabap,Yesil Mosque
Come back to Istanbul.
I recommen to visit Pergamon and Ephesus in the next time in the large time.
Cheers
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