WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN ANTALYA
Antalya offers plenty of things to see for everyone. In Antalya, everywhere
you turn there is going to be something bright and shiny that grabs your
attention.Visit Antalya, the main city of the Mediterranean to see its charming
old town, Kaleici, or play a round of golf at one of the superb courses at nearby Belek.
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AYDIN
Aydin is a province of Turkey, which is situated in the Aegean Region in
the southwest of the country. The city of Aydin is the capital of the province.
The region of the Aegean has a typical climate, which is very hot in summer.
The countryside of the province is rich with olives, figs and citrus trees. The
economy of this province is based on the agriculture and tourism. It is the
home of some amazing summer beach resorts, archaeological sites, ancient
landmarks, beaches, lakes and many other tourist spots. Tourists are attracted
towards the Zeybek folk art, war dance and traditional local cuisine of the
region, which includes kofte and kebab.
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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO
1) TRALLES
Ruins of Tralles are the excavation site located in the Adyin Merkez in Turkey. The excavation was started in 1888 and a number of ancient relics and artifacts were discovered, which were kept in the Istanbul Museum of Archaeology.The site currently includes the ruin named as the Do Goz, which consists of 3 large arches and a part of the gymnasium in the Roman Period. Two more structures of a theatre and a stadium is also discovered on the site. These structures are built with the mortar, stone blocks, bricks and shielded with
stucco. The site is a famous tourist spot on Aydin, although, permission is
required to see the structure of the stadium.
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2) TEMPLE OF APOLLO
Temple of Apollo is an ancient monumental temple at Didyma, Aydin Province.
It is considered as the most visited temples of the Hellenistic Era in Turkey
and was constructed in the second century by the Greeks. This is a huge temple,
which is surrounded by the 120 columns in two rows. These columns are 19.70
meters high and erected on the sides at the front of the Cella. A vogue statue
of Apollo is placed in the tetrastyla in the Cella, besides the shrine.
Oracle’s room is situated on the 2nd floor of the temple, which is supported by
two Corinthian Columns. A 24 steps staircase is available there, leading to the
room of the Oracle and the roof of the Temple. It is a great ancient place to
visit, especially for the people having an interest in history.
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3) DILEK NATIONAL PARK
Dilek National Park is a piece of heaven for the people who simply love
swimming and lying on the beaches, hiking on mountain trails or capturing the
beauty of nature. The National Park is the collective landmark of awe-inspiring
mountain trails, beautiful and clean beaches, cool and fresh greenery and
spot for families and friends. Picnic tables, benches, toilets and shower
spectacular panoramic views of the natural wilderness. It is a perfect picnic
the various species of flowers, plants, birds and wild animals. Some cafes are
facilities are available for the visitors. Surrounding of the park is rich with
the best places to visit in Turkey.
also available there to provide visitors with eatables and drinks. It is one of
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4) KUSADASI CASTLE
Kusadasi Castle is the iconic landmark of the Kusadasi, situated in the
Pigeon Island adjacent to the city center of the Kusadasi, Aydin Province. It
is also known as the “Pirate castle” because of its presence on the coast to
prevent the attacks from the sea. The castle belongs to the Ottoman era and
presents the best mixture of culture and nature at the same time. Kusadasi
castle is adjacent to different swimming beaches and surrounded by the
awe-inspiring, romantic and spectacular panoramic views. The castle includes a
small museum, restaurant with disco for the entertainment of couples and other
visitors.
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5) LAKE BAFA
Lake Bafa is a lake and a natural reserve, which is situated along the
border line of the Soke District of Aydin Province. The main water sources of
this lake are the water floods in the Great Menderes River and the mountains of
the surrounding area. This is a peaceful place with a great beauty of nature.
Sides of the lake are covered with pine trees, tamarisks and olive groves. The
lake is full of various species of water plants, which appreciates living of
many species of fishes in Lake Bafa. The lake is also a home to the various
species of birds like dwarf cormorants, sea eagles, chameleons, owls, pink
flamingos and many others. It is one of the best tourist places to visit in
Turkey.
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7) ŞİRİNCE
Şirince is a cute little village with a fun history, beautiful views, wonderful food, hospitality, and so much more. It's perhaps the perfect synthesis of a traditional Turkish village and traditional Greek village. In fact, the town, whose name actually means "cute" in Turkish, used to be called "Çirkince," meaning "ugly." This was an ironic take on the beauty of the village and also used to ward off others. As people wised up to how spectacular the village's location and architecture really was, they changed the name to Şirince in 1926.
The village lies across a hill about 12 km from the ancient city of Ephesus, 85 km away from Izmir proper. And 69 km to Aydın. The architecture is truly special and a few houses have been opened to the public to give the public the opportunity to admire it up close and to get a sense of the architectural history of the village. Any new building is required to align with the aesthetic of the village, which is under preservation. Its location on a hill and its fertile fields have made it a haven for vineyards, olive orchards (and the local olive oil is to die for!), and amazing peaches, figs, apples, walnuts and more.
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6) EPHESUS
Although it is in the district of Selçuk/İZMİR, It is just 61 km far to Aydın. Located within what was once the estuary of the River Kaystros, Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it retreated westward. Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Little remains of the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” which drew pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean. Since the 5th century, the House of the Virgin Mary, a domed cruciform chapel seven kilometres from Ephesus, became a major place of Christian pilgrimage. The Ancient City of Ephesus is an outstanding example of a Roman port city, with sea channel and harbour basin.
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8)HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY
It is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.
It is just 113 km far to Aydın.
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