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Dalyan mud baths (also known as beauty mud by the locals) are located at the bank of Dalyan River on the outskirts of Marmaris. The mud bath is included in the cruise package when you take a cruise from the port of Marmaris. Mud bath is considered a "must be experienced" tourist attraction when you take your vacation in Marmaris.
Many locals believe that mud baths can cure rheumatism and skin diseases and has anti-aging properties. You may dip into the warm thermal sulpur pool after your mud bath. The thermal pool is heated at a temperature of approximately 40 degrees Celcius.
The Dalyan boat cruise also includes an hour stop at the famous Turtle Beach and a Dalyan river trip by smaller boats passing such attractions as King Tombs. The Dalyan boat cruise is a very popular tourist attraction in Marmaris and has attracted millions of foreign tourists every year. Don't miss this wonderful boat trip when you are in Marmaris! Leave a Comment Address: Dalyan, MarmarisDirections: Located along the bank of Dalyan River on the outskirts of Marmaris.Website: http://www.marmaris.bel.tr
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The minaret is known as Yivli and Yivli Minare Mosque (Ulu Camii) is one of the oldest structures at Kaleici Old Town, if not the oldest. It is a symbol and a landmark of the city of Antalya. The mosque's fluted minaret is decorated with blue tiles and the minaret was constructed of bricks. It is approximately 38 metres high and was built on a square stone base.
The minaret was believed to be constructed in 1230 AD but dated back to the third century AD. It was first constructed as a Byzantine church but later converted to a mosque during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kay Qubadh I in the 13th century.
Much of the mosque were destroyed through the centuries and restoration work was carried out in 1953 by the General Directorate of Museum. Even until today restoration work is still going on! Yivli Minaret is now home to Antalya Ethnographic Museum which opened to the public in 1974. Leave a Comment Address: Kaleici Old Town, Antalya
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The Statue of Attalos II was erected to commemorate the Pergamun King Atttalos II who ordered his army to search for the heaven on earth. After a lenghty search throughout Europe he founded the city in 2nd century AD and called it the "heaven" and named it Attaleia which later became Adalia and then Antalya.
During his reign, the city grew in size and became prosperous during the Roman and Byzantine eras. The main source of income then traded were from salt, cedar wood and olive oil. Among the famous ruler who visited Antalya was the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. Leave a Comment Address: Kaleici Old Town, AntalyaDirections: Located not far from the Clock Tower in the heart of Kaleici Old Town along the Turkish Mediterranean Coast.
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Cleopatra (Kleopatra) Beach is located west of the Alanya Peninsula which splits the city into two sections. The beach is world famous due to its fine soft sand and is not rocky as compared to many other beaches in Southern Turkey. The beach is approximately 3½ kilometres long and is very popular with local and foreign tourists especially during the hot summer months. It is the finest beach and the most beautiful in Alanya. It is also known as Damlatas Beach due to the discovery of Damlatas Caves in 1948.
The whole area along the beach is dotted with international hotels, luxury condominums, cafes, bars and restaurants. The beach is opened to the public. It is so-called Cleopatra Beach due to the fact that Queen Kleopatra of Egypt was presented the area around Alanya as a gift from Roman Emperor Mark Antony. Leave a Comment Directions: Located on the west of Alanya Peninsula towards Damlatas Caves.
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Alanya Castle is located on top of the rocky peninsula that divides the city of Alanya. The castle has a seven kilometre long city fortificatuions and is approximately 250 metres above sea level. The Red Tower below the hill forms part of the Alanya Castle. This is a "must-visit" castle which has a spectacular view of the city and harbour. You may take a taxi or dolmus up the hill from the foothill or you can also take a 45 minute walk up the hill and enjoy the view at different height.
The construction of Alanya Castle dates back to the first century AD but most of the castle were constructed in the 13th century under the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kay Qubadh I. Today the castle is an open-air museum and much of the castle is opened to the public. Leave a Comment
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Galata Tower is located at European side of Istanbul at Beyoglu District not far from the popular shopping districts of Istiklal Cadessi north of Golden Horn. It is a prominent landmark in Istanbul and a great tourist attraction which attracts millions of foreign tourists annually.
The Galata Tower was constructed in the 14th century by the Genoese and was used as a watch tower to defend the city. It is nine storey high and has a spectacular observation deck at the top. Access to the top is serviced by an elevator. It is slightly less than 70 meter high with a diameter of approximately 17 meter at the base. The wall is approximately four meter thick.
The view from the observation deck is breath-taking and spectacular especailly the Golden Horn, Seraglio Point, Galata Bridge and Old Istanbul. You can view more pictures of the surrounding areas of Galata Tower at our Turkey travelogues.
A nightclub, cafe and restaurant are also located at upper floors of the tower. Opening hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily. Admission fee is 10.00 Turkish lira per adult. Leave a Comment Address: Buyuk Hendek Cadessi, IstanbulPhone: +90 212 293 8180Directions: Located at European side of Istanbul in Beyoglu District not far from the popular shopping districts of Istiklal Cadessi.Website: http://www.galatatower.net Other Contact: Fax: +90 212 245 2133
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The Red Tower (Kizilkule in Turkish) is located at Alanya Harbour along Turkish Mediterranean Coast in Alanya. It is so-called the red tower simply because the colour of the bricks in which it was constructed is red. This is undoubtedly the most interesting monument at Alanya Harbour.
The Red Tower is a landmark and a symbol of Alanya. It is even used in the city's flag. The octagonal shaped tower has five floors and is 33 metres high and 13 metres wide. It was constructed in 1226 under the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kay Qubadh I. It was designed by Ebu Ali Reha and made of bricks and cut stones. Seljuk Sultan converted the harbour into a naval base during his time to defence the harbour and the dockyard. Leave a Comment Directions: Located at Alanya Harbour along Turkish Mediterranean Coast in Alanya.
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The Statue of Seljuk Sultan I was erected quite recently by the government in his honour as the first conqueror of Antalya in 1207. It is located within a stone's throw from the Republic Square where the Statue of Atatürk is located.
Seljuk Sultan I founded the powerful Turkish navy and based it at the harbour. He also signed the first trade agreement between the people of Antalya and the Seljuk Turks. Antalya was captured by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Leave a Comment Address: Kaleici Old Town, AntalyaDirections: Located approximately 200 metres west of the Republic Square where the Statue of Atatürk is located very near to Kaleici Old Town along the Turkish Mediterranean Coast.
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Hadrian's Gate is also known as Hadrianus Kapisi or the Three Gates. It is a three arched Roman triumphal Gate built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in honour of his visit to Antalya in 130 AD. It was considered as the most beautiful Gate of Pamphylia. It was constructed of white marble.
Two towers were erected on both sides of the Gate. The southern tower is known as Julia Sancta Tower which was built during Hadrian's era. The northern tower was rebuilt during the reign of Sultan Alaeddin Kay Kubat I. The towers were constructed of stone blocks. Hadrian's Gate and its surrounding area is a favourite meeting place for the locals. Leave a Comment Address: Ataturk Cadessi, Antalya
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The Antalya Harbour is located at south of Kaleici Old Town near the heart of the city. It is dotted with lots of souvenir shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The harbour is a popular tourist attraction which attracts thousands of tourists every day. The Antalya Harbour is also known as the Turkish Riviera.
Boats of different colours and sizes are anchored in the harbour, many of them are sight-seeing tour boats. You may take an hour boat tour along both sides of the harbour by paying between ten and twenty Turkish liras (approximately five to ten euros).
Beautiful rock formations, caves, mini waterfalls, luxury villas and condominums can be seen along both sides of the harbour. The view of the harbour from the sea is truly amazing! Please flip through our photos above to see different views of the harbour. Leave a Comment Directions: Located just below Kaleici Old Town not far from the heart of the city.
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