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Mevlâna Culture Centre
The Mevlevi worship ceremony, or sema, is a ritual dance representing union with God; its what gives the dervishes their famous whirl, and appears on Unescos third Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Watching a sema can be an evocative, rom
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Anıt Kabir
The monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881–1938), the founder of modern Turkey, sits high above the city with its abundance of marble and air of veneration. The tomb itself actually makes up only a small part of this fascinating complex, which consists of museums and a
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Eskişehir Ruins
Through Yazilikaya Valley , heading from Seyitgazi to Afyon, turn south after about 3km into a road marked with a brown sign pointing to Midas Şehri. Further along this rough road a sign leads right 2km to the Doğankale (Falcon Castle)and Deveboyukale (Camel-Height Castle), both of
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Ulu Cami & Darüşşifa
The quadruplet of 780-year-old stone doorways on Divriğis Ulu Cami & Darüşşifa complex are so intricately carved that some say their craftmanship proves the existence of god.Although sleepy Divriği seems an obscure place for such magnificent religious structures, this was once
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Hattuşa
While the name may evoke images of skin-clad barbarians, the Hittites, like the Phrygians, were actually a sophisticated people who commanded a vast Middle Eastern empire, conquered Babylon and challenged the Egyptian pharaohs over 3000 years ago. Apart from a few written reference
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Asclepion
An ancient medical centre, the Asclepion was founded by Archias, a local who had been cured at the Asclepion of Epidaurus (Greece). Treatments included mud baths, the use of herbs and ointments, enemas and sunbathing. Diagnosis was often by dream analysis. The Asclepion may not be
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Çatalhöyük
No, this isnt a hallucination brought on by the parched Konya plain. Rising 20m above the flatlands, the East Mound at Çatalhöyük is left over from one of the largest neolithic settlements on earth. About 9000 years ago, up to 8000 people lived here, and the mound comprises 13 leve
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Dilek National Park
About 26km south of Kuşadası, the Dilek Peninsula juts westwards into the Aegean, almost touching Samos. West of Güzelçamlı village, Dilek National Park is a mountainous reserve with walking trails, stunning vistas, azure coves for swimming, and deep green forests inhabited by wild
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Bergama Acropolis
The road up to the Acropolis, Bergama’s richest archaeological site, wends 5km from the Red Hall to a car park at the top, with some souvenir and refreshment stands nearby. A much easier way to go is to follow the signposts along Akropol Caddesi to the lower station of the Bergama
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Upper Ephesus
First youll encounter the Varius Baths – as in other ancient cities, situated at the main entrances so that visitors could wash before entering. Greco-Roman baths also had a social function as a meeting and massage destination.Next comes the Upper Agora , a large square used for le
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Dolmabahçe Palace
These days it’s fashionable for architects and critics influenced by the less-is-more aesthetic of the Bauhaus masters to sneer at buildings such as Dolmabahçe. The crowds that throng to this imperial pleasure palace with its neoclassical exterior and over-the-top interior fit-out
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Miletus
Ancient Miletus, 22km south of Priene amid rich cotton fields, was once a great port city. Its often (but unfairly) disparaged as dull compared to Priene and Didyma, but you should definitely not skip it – its mixed Hellenistic-Roman architecture is impressive, and the fascinating
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Sumela Monastery
The Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Virgin Mary, better known as Sumela Monastery, 46km south of Trabzon, is one of the historical highlights of the Black Sea coast. The monastery was founded in the 4th century AD and abandoned in 1923 after the creation of the Turkish Republic and
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Priene
Like Ephesus, Priene was once a sophisticated port city. Although its relative lack of spectacular ruins leaves more to the imagination, Priene enjoys a commanding position high on Mt Mykale, giving it a certain natural grandeur missing at Ephesus. The site also offers plenty of sh
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Hippodrome
The Byzantine Emperors loved nothing more than an afternoon at the chariot races, and this rectangular arena was their venue of choice. In its heyday, it was decorated by obelisks and statues, some of which remain in place today. Recently re-landscaped, it is one of the citys most
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Hierapolis
The ruins of this Roman and Byzantine spa city evoke life in a bygone era, in which Greeks, Romans and Jews, pagans and Christians, and spa tourists peacefully co-existed. It became a curative centre when founded around 190 BC by Eumenes II of Pergamum, before prospering under the
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Castle of St Peter
There are splendid views from the battlements of Bodrums magnificent castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the early 15th century. The castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology , displaying the underwater archaeology treasures amassed during the buildings renovation.
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Princes Islands
Most İstanbullus refer to the Princes Islands as The Islands (Adalar), as they are the only islands around the city. They lie about 20km southeast of the city in the Sea of Marmara, and make a great destination for a day escape from the city. Youll realise after landing that there
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Old Village
The back alleys of Ürgüp are home to many fine examples of the traditional stone architecture of this region, and are well worth a stroll.
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Hadrians Gate
Commonly known as Üçkapılar (the Three Gates) in Antalya, the monumental Hadrians Gate was erected for the Roman emperors visit to Antalya in 130 AD.
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