Even if it’s not on people’s travel agenda, there’s a place I consider historically and culturally pivotal: Atça. Let’s take a look at the story of Atça and why it’s referred to as “Turkey’s Little Paris.” Situated in Aydın’s Sultanhisar district, Atça might appear as a modest neighbourhood. However, its significance is twofold—tracing back to…
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Ödemiş is a small district of İzmir. Although it does not have a long list of places to see, it is a place worth seeing with its villages whose historical texture and unique atmosphere is preserved. Villages of Ödemiş We had previously visited Birgi, a beautiful village in Ödemiş, together. I recommend you to take…
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Surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Aegean, rising on the southern slopes of Samsun Mountain, 15 km southwest of Söke district, the Ancient City of Priene looks like a treasure lost in the depths of history. Its first traces date back to B.C. This ancient city, discovered in the mid-7th century, attracts attention…
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DILEK Peninsula National Park is one of the most precious treasures of our country. It has green slopes, awe-inspiring mountains, mysterious canyons and clean bays. The flora and the fauna offer endless opportunities for photography fans. Dilek Peninsula National Park was the home of the now extinct Anatolian leopard. The endangered Mediterranean Monk…
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Architect Muharrem Çetinel has released a new book ‘Yoran: Didim’s Lost Village’ – specifically addressing the community that once thrived around the Temple of Apollo from the 1600s onwards. Çetinel recently gave an insightful presentation to accompany the publication during a recent two-day “Didim Culture and Tourism symposium”, organized by ADÜ Didim Vocational School and…
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Welcome to the captivating Ancient City of Miletus, a time-honoured site tracing its origins back to the 2nd millennium BC. Founded by immigrants from Crete under Serpedon’s guidance, brother of Crete’s King Minos, Miletus thrived through diverse epochs—Mycenaean, Achaean, and the grand sweep of Archaic, Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman, Menteşe Principality, and Ottoman periods. During…
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Here’s a brief look at the deep-rooted history of the ancient city Herakleia, located on the shores of the Latmos Gulf, which was once an extension of the Aegean Sea. Looking at its history, B.C. Herakleia, known as Latmos in the 8th century, came under the rule of Mausolos, the Satrap of Caria, during the…
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I want to continue our exploration from the districts of İzmir. In this metropolitan city, when each district has its own atmosphere and unique texture, it is such a long and fun experience to explore. We are in Bergama this week. Bergama has an Ancient City that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage…
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The Aegean Region is a geography known for its historical and cultural riches. There are many important ancient cities in this region. For history buffs and cultural travellers, the ancient cities in the Aegean Region are a real treasure. The best season to visit these ancient cities is undoubtedly autumn. The cool autumn breeze makes…
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Yalova, one of the smallest cities in Turkey, is a delightful place that combines natural beauty with historical importance. This fascinating city stands out with its hot springs and abundant variety of trees. It is noteworthy that the mansions that once hosted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk have been turned into a museum. Now let’s explore the…
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