In this entry I am gladly to say that we are going to look on the several amazing places in Turkey. Turkey is popular with its fascinating places and to those who went to Turkey, these places that I'll mention later are a compulsory place to visit. So, here goes the list:
+Istanbul +Cappadocia
+Ephesus
+Bodrum
1.ISTANBUL
Let's start with the most well-known place in Turkey -- Istanbul. I believe that when people mention about places in Turkey, Istanbul will be the first place that crossed our mind. So, I'm going to start with the facts about Istanbul. You might not know that Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents which are Asia and Europe. Like what I've wrote in the previous entry, A History of Turkey, I did tell you guys a little bit of the background of Turkey and what happened before Turkey is becoming now. Well, Istanbul is being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era and obviously it is not the modern capital of Turkey which is Ankara now. Other than that, Istanbul is used to be known as Constantinople before. During the Ottoman Empire time, the city was renowned for having more than 1,400 of public toilets. Okay, that was the old times of Istanbul. Now let's move to what Istanbul now. Did you guys know that Istanbul is Turkey's largest city? It is because this city has more than 13 million of people and 99% of them are Muslims. Wow, we can see here that Istanbul or Turkey itself is an Islam country. While besides that, Tulips are the symbol of Holland. It is originated in Istanbul and were sent from Istanbul to Netherlands.
Well, I am going to upload a video about Istanbul and you guys can really see how Istanbul looks like and the beauty of the city. I bet that it is more fun to watch video rather than reading a complete paragraph, right? Haha.
Here is the video, check it out! ☟ ☟ ☟
(just click the 'full screen' button on the right side of the corner below the video for a larger view)
Well, this video is basically shows us the top 10 places you must visit when going to Istanbul. 10th: The favorite attraction is the Blue Mosque that is famous with its amazing architecture and the biggest mosque in Istanbul. It is free of charge to go inside the mosque and see the beauty with its breathtaking atmosphere that you rarely get when visiting any other places. 9th: The tallest tower in Istanbul, Galata Tower. It is now a popular spot for the young Istanbul to go. Moreover, it has a coffee place in the tower and the visitor could see the beautiful view of the city. While at night, it become the tourist attractions to have dinner and enjoy some entertainments. 8th: The Bosphorus. The division of the city between the European and the Asian part. There are a lot of ferries connecting the 3 continents. 7th: It is for the art lovers, they can visit the Art Center. There are a few galleries and small designer shops. 6th: The Grand Bazaar. It is the largest market in Istanbul that has 58 streets and has more than 4000 shops! They sell thousands of things including extraordinary hand made's artifacts.
5th: It is suitable for those who want to take a break from crowd and hectic city, just take a boat to Tranquil Princess Island. It is the greatest escape where you can enjoy the ferry ride and it is very enjoyable. 4th: The Istikal Street. It is a shop paradise at daytime and turns into Istanbul night life after dark. There are a lots of restaurants, bars and clubs for every budget and taste. It also plays a live music until the early morning. Easier said, the Istikal Street is alive during a night time. 3rd: Traditional and modern dance shows. Istanbul is famous for numberless of dance shows from traditional to modern kind of dance and belly dance is one of the popular dance of the culture. You name it, they've got it. 2nd: Topkapi Palace. It has numerous of amazing hand crafted items as you walk through the palace garden. 1st: The most notorious, Hagia Sophia. This extraordinary building and Istanbul's famous monument. Hagia Sophia is one of the world truly great buildings.
Here are some pictures of the Top 10 place to be visited in Istanbul:
Blue Mosque
Galata Tower
The Bosphorus
Inside the Grand Bazaar
Tranquil Princess Island
The Istikal Street
Topkapi Palace
2.CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia is one of the main attraction of the tourist and it is basically because of the lunar-like mushroom shaped fairies. The interesting part is, they were reformed due to the erosion volcanic sediments that turns into a soft rock called tuff that happened about three to four million years ago. In the time, the winds makes the rocks' surface become smooth. A little information about Cappadocia -- It cuts across 3 central Anatolia provinces including; Nevsehir, Keyseri, and Nigde and covers an area for about 5000 square kilometers. Aha, you must be wondering why it is named as "Cappadocia"? Well, here it is. The name Cappadocia is derived from the Persian word which is "Katpaktukya" and it brings the meaning of 'the land of beautiful horses'. However, not all parts of Cappadocia get tourists. You are lucky enough if you get to visit a town such as Gulsehir. On the other hand, if you an outdoor activities' lovers, Cappadocia is the best place to go because it is great for such activities. For instance, hiking, biking and many other outdoor activities. You're going to love Cappadocia.
Here is a short video for you to see the live gorgeous scene of Cappadocia:
(just click the 'full screen' button on the right side of the corner below the video for a larger view)
Cave houses along cliffside
Cappadocia Balloon Tour
The Cappadocia Cave Resort & Spa
3.EPHESUS
Let's move on to the next amazing place in Turkey -- Ephesus. This city has a lot of mysterious histories. I am so proud to share with you guys what I've discovered about the ancient city of Ephesus. For your information, Ephesus was one of the most popular cities of the ancient Mediterranean. It is founded in the Bronze Age and important from ancient Greek times. This city has the well-known Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It served as a crossroads between the East and West for centuries.
The Temple of Artemis
Well, let me tell you guys a little bit about The Temple of Artemis. It is also known as Temple of Diana and it is used as a house of worship and a marketplace. It was fired and destroyed by the supporters of oligarchy in 356BC. Yet, it is believed that there came one mad or crazy guys named Herostratus had put the temple on fire in order to make his name immortal on the same night in Macedonia Alexander the Great was born. On that time, the temple can't be used at all and Alexander the Great had come out with the idea of repairing the temple back to its normal condition and make it usable as before. Unluckily, the Ephesians finely do not support the suggestion and say that "A God can not built a temple for another God." On that time being, Alexander that was very proud and arrogant about himself due to the reason that he thinks he is the God and he had gave some privileged to the city. Later, an Ephesian architect, Dinocrates repaired the Temple of Artemis.
This is the site of the Temple of Artemis in the current days
Soon after the death of Alexander the Great, Ephesus was ruled by the general of him, Lysimakhos, in 287 BC. Lysimakhos then made a decision to change the prior location of Ephesus to further west. It is because due to the destruction of the port by the alluviums, and the inhabitants were forced to settle in the new place called "Arsinoeina" which is named based on Lysimakhos' wife. Furthermore, the city was surrounded by wide stone walls in 10 meters height and 9 meters length. Thus, "Arsinoeina" then was changed back to "Ephesus".
The Celsus Library: This is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus
The Celsus Library
Ephesus Theater
The fascinating structure in Ephesus ancient city. This Great Theater is located on the slope of Panayir Hill which is opposite the Harbor Street. It can be seen easily when you enter from the sounth entrance to Ephesus. Moreover, it was first constructed in the Hellenistic Period, in the third century BC during the reign of Lysimahoks. Yet, during the Roman Period, it was been enlarged formed its current style that we could see today.
This a video about how Ephesus does look like and where it is actually located. This video will tell you more details about Ephesus plus will give you a clear view about this city.
(just click the 'full screen' button on the right side of the corner below the video for a larger view)
4.Bodrum
Hey guys, thanks for still continuing your reading. Well, sad to be told that this is the last place in Turkey that I'd like to share with you guys. Actually, there are more historical places that I really want to share but, time doesn't let me. Plus, I have a lots of other things to share with you guys in my next entry instead of just telling you about some of the places located in Turkey. So I am going to list down the other amazing places in this country and if you have some free time, just do a little reading on that particular places. Utilize your internet, guys. Trust me, google always has the answers :D
Let's begin!!
Just like Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus, Bodrum is also one of the city in Turkey. Similar to the other cities, Bodrum has a rich history as well. There is a record shows that people started to settle down in the city as early as the 7th century BC. It is formerly called as Harlicarnassus or "Harlikarnas" in Turkish. It is a common thing when the tourist get attached with Bodrum because it is believed that this city has a quite endearing about the place. Thus, make it is an ideal destination for vacations. Furthermore, there is numerous of fascinating places in that city that worth a visit.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
⚜ The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is one of the famous place in Bodrum. The structure that is built is between 353 and 350 SM, and it is considered as one of the Seven Wonders in the Ancient World. The leader of this city was Mausollos, he was married with Artemisia. Today, this Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is still the structure that never fails to make the visitors to be in speechless.
Castle St. Peter
⚜ Next, the Castle St. Peter is also an amazing view. This castle was built in 1400, and act as a refuge for knights for a long time. In addition, it is constructed near the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, this Castle St. Peter used the materials from the former. Today, the structure is a home to the Museum of Underwater Archeology. The visitors can know the history of this city by visiting the museum.
Open-Air Museum
⚜ An Open-Air Museum also can be found in Bodrum. The Ampitheatre is divided into three parts which are the Skene, Orchestra, and Cavea. It is the evidence of the old people's skill in architecture during the ancient times. Moreover, it was built between 330 and 30 BC, and the theater could provide until 13,000 seats for the audience. The structure dates back to the time of Mausollos, and its glory is still preserved today.
Here is a video that I've chose for you. Well, in this video is special for you guys to view the true picture of Bodrum city and how the society going through their daily life. There is one scene when you can hear the calling of prayer (Azan) and it really shows that Bodrum city, hence Turkey is an Islam country :)
(just click the 'full screen' button on the right side of the corner below the video for a larger view)
As I promised, I am going to list down the other superb places in Turkey for you. So here goes the list:
SIDE
MARMARIS
ANTALYA
KONYA
MARDIN
ANKARA
So I guess that's the end of the place that I can share. I really hope with the knowledge shared would benefit to you. Though it might not come out in your final exams or assignments but if it can gain your general knowledge then why not? And yes, if there is any misinformation that I've made, please leave the comment in the comment box below this post and also if you have any question to ask, feel free to buzz me. I will respond to your feedback as soon as I can. Thank you so much for spending your time reading this entry, I know it's quite a long one, but yeah it is because I am too excited to pour it all out for you guys. See you in my next entry. Till then, bye!☺✌
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