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Topkapi Palace   Istanbul

Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

 326 Reviews   The huge palace was built just after conquering of Constantinople in 1453. It was the main residence of Ottoman sultans till 19th century, when they moved to other palaces. Palace is a full range of... 

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Castle   Marmaris

Castle, Marmaris

 17 Reviews  Marmaris Castle was rebuilt from scratch in 1522 by the Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent when he had set out for his campaign on Rhodes, for which Marmaris served as a base. Lord Nelson and his... 

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Kaleici - Old Town   Antalya

Kaleici - Old Town, Antalya

 24 Reviews  Having had a great hamam experience in Istanbul, I thought I'd treat myself to another on my last day in Turkey. Sefa Hamam was located close to my hotel, so I dropped by late one afternoon. I didn't... 

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St. Peter Castle   Bodrum

St. Peter Castle, Bodrum

 45 Reviews  Bodrum Castle (Bodrum Kalesi), located in southwest Turkey in the city of Bodrum, was built by the Knights Hospitaller starting in 1402 as the Castle of St. Peter. Sir Thomas Docwra was one time... 

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Boat Trip   Icmeler

Boat Trip, Icmeler

 12 Reviews  There are two options for sailing in the wonderful little craft that sail from Ismeler. You can go to either Marmaris for 10 L or Turunc for 15 L return. Either trip is worthwhile, especially Turunc... 

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Virgin Mary House   Ephesus

Virgin Mary House, Ephesus

 23 Reviews  The house of Virgin Mary is considered to be the last home of Mother Mary. The Christians visit here for pilgrimage and it has been also visited by the last 3 popes. Outside the house, you can find 3... 

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Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)   Istanbul

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Istanbul

 340 Reviews   Hagia Sofia or “Church of Holy Wisdom” in Greek is a place, where was a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica for nearly 1000 years. The current form church was designed and built in 532 by the Greek... 

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Bazaar   Marmaris

Bazaar, Marmaris

 11 Reviews  Over 1000 small shops make up the Grand Bazaar and you must visit if in town. Several long passageways make up the bazaar and it concentrates on bags, shoes, clothes, leather goods souvenirs jewellery... 

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Düden and other Waterfalls   Antalya

Düden and other Waterfalls, Antalya

 37 Reviews  We have planned to see that waterfall just before the "normal" shopping in Antalya. Every year we "waste" few hrs for shopping in the big modern Shopping Centers around Antalya. We haven't expected... 

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Blue Voyage   Bodrum

Blue Voyage, Bodrum

 18 Reviews  I highly recommend to do a Blue Cruise, but please save yourself some money and do not book through Blue Cruise Bodrum (www.bluecruise.org/). They do not own any fleets and will only charge you a... 

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Beach   Icmeler

Beach, Icmeler

 6 Reviews  We did not actually go on the beach through our two week stay apart from walking along it at night when it was quiet. As the photo shows it is very crowded and the sun beds and canopies are very close... 

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Celsus Library   Ephesus

Celsus Library, Ephesus

 57 Reviews  It's a long way down the main roads, lined with the ruins of several buildings that your guide will describe in detail. Finnaly it all ends facing the library, whose facade is the best preserved of... 

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Grand Bazaar   Istanbul

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

 124 Reviews   Grand market, or, differently, Grand Bazaar could be named as one of oldest and biggest markets in the World. It was planned and constructed in middle of 15th century, when Constantinople was... 

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Icmeler beach   Marmaris

Icmeler beach, Marmaris

 11 Reviews  Marmaris is nice but unfortunately is not the best beach... If you like to spend more time on the beach I recommend to go Icmeler Beach. Its very easy just pick the Orange MiniBus (Dolmush) till the... 

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Aspendos   Antalya

Aspendos, Antalya

 29 Reviews  Turning off the Antalya-Alanya road at kilometer 30 in the direction of the village of Belkis we come to the best-preserved ancient theater in Turkey. Aspendos was also used as a caravansarai in later... 

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Bodrum environs   Bodrum

Bodrum environs, Bodrum

 27 Reviews  Foundations of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus St. Peter's Castle, with the underwater museum which has exhibited the glass wreck the Uluburun, an important archaeological find from the late Bronze... 

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Marmaris   Icmeler

Marmaris, Icmeler

 4 Reviews  When having a holiday in Marmaris, a good idea for having a break for the beach life is to go to see the cosy small and sweet town of Icmeler. It is also a holiday resort, but much smaller and with... 

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Grand Theatre   Ephesus

Grand Theatre, Ephesus

 43 Reviews  The biggest construction remaining in Ephesus, and the most impressive after the Library is the great theatre. Built under Greek influence, it was enlarged and transformed by the Romans, an, despite... 

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Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet )   Istanbul

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet ), Istanbul

 296 Reviews   Blue mosque, as I imagine, is one of main landmarks of huge Istanbul, also its minarets could be visible in panoramas that present Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet historical suburb. Actually I was... 

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Boat Trip   Marmaris

Boat Trip, Marmaris

 18 Reviews  Full day in the turquoise transparent water… amazing and magical. We visited an Island known for its competitive souk rates and we had two stops in the middle of the sea for those who would like to... 

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Hadrian's Gate   Antalya

Hadrian's Gate, Antalya

 24 Reviews  Hadrian's Gate is a triple triumphal arch built in the second century. It is very well-preserved because originally the front of the gate was encased inside Antalya's city walls. Today you can pass... 

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Bodrum nights   Bodrum

Bodrum nights, Bodrum

 5 Reviews  This discos is the biggest and loudest. The staff at the entrance will look you up and down for a proper trendy dress and take a cover charge of US$ 17 ! before admiting you inside. Once inside, it is... 

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Market   Icmeler

Market, Icmeler

 2 Reviews  rWednesdays in Icmeler they have their own market, which was bigger that we thought it would be. Same sort of goods as in the shops but all in one place for you to barter and compare. The fruit and... 

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Toilet   Ephesus

Toilet, Ephesus

 19 Reviews  You don't need to use your imagination too much here! The latrines were part of the Scholastica Baths and built in the 1st century AD. They were the public toilets of the city where citizens were... 

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Bosphorus River   Istanbul

Bosphorus River, Istanbul

 129 Reviews  Istanbul is city on two continents. There isn't wall to separate both continents but Bosphorus. if you like to look at both continents or both parts of the Istanbul from point of Bosphorus, then take... 

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The Anit Kabir in Ankara

by Paul2001

The Anit Kabir is more famously known mausoleum of Ataturk or Mustafa Kemal. For those who have yet to visit Turkey, Ataturk is the first president the new Republic of Turkey. He was also a general of superior ability who was largely responsible for the defeat of the Allies in Gallipoli and the Greeks in the Turkish War of Independence. I do not have enough room to go into more detail and do Ataturk justice but he was quite simply one of the most important world leaders of the 20th century and certainly the most decisive figure in modern Turkish history. His picture is posted everywhere. Be on guard and do not talk negatively of him if you do not want to offend the Turks. I did not know what to expect when visiting the mausoleum. The Anit Kabir is located on a large hill and the grounds are immaculately maintained. Most visitors are likely to approach the tomb via the Anit Cad. Part of...

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St. Peter's Church in Antakya

by midnight_mike

The surprising thing about one of Christianity's most sacred sights is that it gets few visitors. When I visited St. Peter's Church, there was no one else there. The church is a cave naturally carved out of the mountains. It was a secret meeting place for early Christians. While residing in Antioch from 47-54 A.D, St. Peter preached and taught in the cave. It is now recognized as being Christianity's first church. The apostles Paul and Barnabas were also among the group of early Christians who preached there. One of the key features of the cave was a tunnel which provided an escape route in case of danger. The small tunnel, which still exists, leads upward about 50 feet above the church. There is also a natural spring inside the cave. When the Crusaders captured Antioch in 1098, they built the external facade seen today. Other additions included an altar and a mosaic tile floor. The only...

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Tandem Paraglide

by Arabhorseygirl

If you visit Olu Deniz there is one thing you can't leave without doing ...A tandem Paraglide.I took this photo looking down on my partner and Olu Deniz resort.We went with Eagles, (now called something else as the pet Eagle died!) at a cost of £55. We were in the air for 45 minutes. The cost consists of separate insurance from your own travel insurance and entry to Babadag National park. The park is not run by the paragliding companies themselves so they include it in your price. Shop around as they do vary from £55 on the beach front to £90 with the Reps.This will be the best oportunity to see Olu Deniz in all its glory not to mention a once-in-a-lifetime experience!The Mavi Belce hotel entrance is marked with a red dot (around the middle of the picture). An excellent, good value-for-money base for a holiday in Olu Deniz (see www.mavibelcehotel.com or book with Airtours Small and...

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Eternal flames

by JenniferG

About 15 minutes of driving from Olympos there are the amazing eternal flames called Chimera. There's gas coming through the rocks and it keeps on burning and never dies out. They organize trips from the treehouse camps every night. Make sure you bring a flashlight with you as you have to walk a dark, rocky path going up to the flames.

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Take the dolmus to the local...

by Weener

Take the dolmus to the local beaches. Bitez is about 6 miles away from Bodrum, a popular resort for the Dutch and Irish. Quaint little resort, relatively quiet, with a long stretch of sandy beach, and many beach side restaurants to choose from for lunch. All the sunbeds on the beach were free of charge, situated outside restaurants, to encourage you to eat or drink from them by getting beach service, without even leaving your sun lounger! Watersports are available, particularly popular with windsailing.

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Its worth going to a Turkish...

by Weener

Its worth going to a Turkish night if you get the opportunity. In Bodrum there is the Kervan Saray, booked through travel agents. It’s a good night out if you are with a group of people. Big of selection of Turkish Meze’s, although the main course is not great. All alcoholic local drinks are included in the price.

The Archaeology Museum in Bergama

by Paul2001

One of the bigger surprises I had while touring Turkey was the superb Archaeology Museum in Bergama. The museum is fairly large for such a small city as Bergama but it really should not be such a shock that the museum as a collection of such quality, Pergamum is just 3km away. Many of the artefacts that are displayed here are from there. Others are from Allianoi, another archaeological site near Bergama but this one is about to disappear thanks to a new dam. The museum's collection is extremely well displayed and is located in a pleasant modern building in the centre of Bergama. The museum cost $2.50 to visit and is open from 8:30 to 5:30 daily.

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Boat Trip

by tiggerdane

Another must is a boat trip, which you can either book in the village of Hisoranu as there are many tour operators, or maybe book through your hotel.The boat takes you to many of the small islands and stops at many to let you swim in the deep blue sea.Lunch is served on the boat and refreshments are available for the whole of the trip. The most I have paid for the boat trip is £10, and well worth every penny.

Ghost town

by tiggerdane

Another visit must be to Kaya the Ghost town. You can either walk there or take a taxi. If you decide to walk, do take a bottle of water as it is quite a way, but nevertheless quite pleasant. A taxi will cost you somewhere in the region of £5.Once you get down there you can wander around the ghost town and it isn't difficult to imagine how things were. Don't worry about refreshments you can get them there too.

Istanbul more than one and thousand Nights

by cancon

Signs of renewed self-confidence are everywhere. The city is still thickly atmospheric, with bazaars, Byzantine churches and Ottoman mansions pretty much everywhere. But that faded grandeur has recently been leavened with new energy. Stock markets are surging. Young, Western-educated Turks are returning home to start businesses. Foreigners are snapping up choice real estate. Turkish painters, writers, musicians, fashion designers and filmmakers are increasingly in the international spotlight. Two major new private museums devoted to Turkish art, the Istanbul Modern and the Pera Museum, have opened in the past year alone. Private galleries like GalerIst and Platform are showcasing, and fostering, new artists from Turkey and around the region.

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