Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) is the second largest lake in Turkey with its 1,665 km2 surface area and one of the largest hypersaline in the world. Despite its huge area for most of the year is very shallow, especially during dry summer months when the water evaporates in huge quantities leaving a thick crust of salt on the surface up to 30 […]
Ephesus Antique City started as a simple settlement in 8600 BC. It has grown over the centuries and has become one of the most important world capitals of its era. The city has developed a lot of thanks to the fact that the Selçuk district of Izmir, where it is located, is one of the […]
Balıklıgöl, located in the southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where the Prophet Abraham fell when he was thrown into the fire, this lake is one of the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with its sacred fish and historical monuments around them. History of the Balıklıgöl According to the rumor, Prophet […]
The Galata Tower is by far one of the most representative tourist attractions in entire Turkey and not just Istanbul. Just like the name suggests, it is located in the Galata quarter of Istanbul, which is easily accessible. Once you are around it, you simply cannot miss it. The Galata tower was built hundreds of […]
The Basilica Cistern is one of the magnificent historical buildings of Istanbul and is located in the southwest of the Hagia Sophia Mosque. In addition, because of the marble columns rising from the water and seen in large numbers, people call this cistern “Basilica Palace”. The cistern is a giant building that covers a rectangular […]
Tarsus district of Mersin is a very old township. Archaeological excavations show that the history of the city dates back to 7000 BC. The district, which was the center of Cilician civilization, hosted many civilizations. Despite its historical importance from Byzantium to Rome, the city does not stand out with this aspect. Tarsus has an […]
Today, Hagia Sophia is the third building in the same place built with a different architectural understanding than the previous ones. It was built by Emperor Justinianus to Anthemius of Tralles (Aydın) and Isidoros of Miletos (Balat). Rebuilt as a mosque Its construction began in 532 and was completed in five years, and was opened […]
Pamukkale has been an intersection point of important cultures since ancient times and is famous for its healing hot springs. Also, this district, famous for its thermal waters containing calcium oxide, is one of the few natural areas in the world. The ancient city called Hierapolis, which is intertwined with Pamukkale, was named after Hiera, […]
Butterfly Valley, in Turkey, in the Faralya Village Fethiye, a spectacular natural wonder located between the high hills. The Valley was declared a first-degree natural protection area on February 8, 1995. Therefore, this astonishing place is closed to zoning and is still protected. The History of Butterfly Valley The history of Butterfly Valley dates back […]
Lake of Uzungol in Trabzon is one of nature’s most exceptional works. Uzungol charms everyone with its clear shimmering waters, the vast forest around it, clean air and precious habitat. It is a place that must be seen at least once in a lifetime. History And Location Uzungol located in Trabzon, twenty kilometers away from […]
