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cultural tourism antalya wealth of history open air museum is hosting the position

Tourist city of Antalya, sea, sand and sun of the trilogy, as well as on the position open-air museum is hosting its rich cultural tourism.

Opened up to tourism in Antalya, the ancient city of more than 30 museums and historical sites last year, 3.5 million people have visited the place

PORT CITY THOUSAND-YEAR 2 200 OLYMPOS

The ancient city of Olympos Kumluca district, a port city in the two thousand two hundred years. The official name Yazır Village 'referred to by name, although ancient Olympos, to those wishing to spend a pleasant holiday options are offered in nature and history. Olympos and abroad which hosts thousands of tourists every year, due to take place within the national park is not allowed betonlaşmaya. Olympos leisure, konaklıyor tree houses, rock climbing, hiking, doing alternative sports such as diving. Holidaymakers, unlike other holiday resorts to swim among the ruins of the ancient city goes.
Perge

Aksu district located within the boundaries of Perge, not only of the region, all of Anatolia, one of the most orderly cities in the Roman period. Architecture, as well as excavations in Perge, Antalya Museum with sculptures that emerged in the museums of the world's richest Roman sculpture has won one of the feature. Both architecture and sculpture, artifacts, lines of Perge with its own school of sculpture that reveals the city.

ANCIENT CITY ASPENDOS

Belkis village in the township of Serik amfitiyatrosuyla connected the ancient city of Aspendos famous, BC The 10th century was founded by the Achaeans. One large and one small theater in the city built on two hills, MS Was built by the Romans in the 2nd century. The best way of surviving ancient theaters have been the architect of an open-air theater in Aspendos is Zenon, son of Theodorus. Each year, thousands of domestic and foreign tourists have visited the acoustics of Aspendos Ancient Theatre amaze you.

ANCIENT CITY PATARA

The ancient city of Patara, Kas district, is among the most visited historical sites. 182 thousand people visited last year covered by the sands of a portion remains to be seen in Patara attention. However, the recent archaeological excavations, the city began to clean off the sand that covered.

Salvage TERMESSOS

Termessos Pisidia Region 'Milyas' referred to as the southwestern part of today 'Gulluk' Solymos bearing the name of a valley between mountain peaks, the most ancient peoples of Anatolia, an important ancient city founded by Solym'ler Luvi'lerin descendants to come. Famous rock tombs of the ancient city, attracting tourists to the remains of baths and theaters.
Another important ancient cities and ruins Antalya is as follows:
Limyra Finike Ancient City, ancient city of Phaselis Kemer, Elmalı Arykanda ancient city of Demre Andriake (Tripod), Simena and Teimiussa (Ucagiz) of the ancient cities. The ancient city of Antalya Ariassos Akkoç village, the ancient city of Xanthos, Kas-Fethiye, Alanya Castle Alarahan, Manavgat, Side and the Apollo Theater Tağınağı Atik, Selge ancient theater of ancient Pisidia region, Cleopatra and Karain Caves.habertürk

Three thousand years of waiting to be discovered underground city Aydintepe

A new underground city belonging to the early Christian period Bayburt'taki

found by chance a few years ago. Three thousand years of history unearthed

Treasury is now open to visitors.

City of Bayburt is in itself a historical, cultural treasure. Most important
One of the north-west of the wealth of Bayburt, 25 kilometers from the center
Aydintepe modest distance (Hart) Aydintepe Underground City which bears the town.
Mayor Aydintepe Orhan Eraslan'la while visiting underground city
its art, history and archeology knowledge admired. That this work
and overtime gave the volunteers that specialize in these matters literally. Me
According to the sayings; Aydintepe underground city, the city is settled immediately
below. Corridor-shaped public spaces before the existence of
He knew, but girilmemişti into. In 1988, during excavation of the construction
accidentally unearthed the underground placement of Cultural and Natural
Heritage Council taken under protection.

* SINGLE * carved in stone

Conservation Board approval of the district by the city after 2008,
The work done under the supervision of museum visited 850
meters removed. Karadeniz Technical University and the seismic
As a result of screening, the other tucked into the southeastern part of the city
have been found to be. These portions of the later studies
will be revealed.
The only major building material the use of any of the underground city of tuff
carved into the rock. Corridors, right and left of the rooms, in places, large
areas, places lamps for lighting, ventilation holes
there. There is a castle on the hill just above the surface. Castle
approximately four thousand years of archaeological excavations at the foot of the graves identified
been. This is how Hart formerly an old Aydıntepe'nin
indicates a settlement.

* IF YES * POOL HALL MEETING

The underground city wall in the figures point to three thousand years of history
are. These places depending on the time, Christians and Muslims
also used by the. Intended use as a refuge in the general
thought to be for. So the people here in case of danger
sığınılıp, then go on and life outside.
Location in the rooms, meeting rooms, kitchen and water needs
There will also source and a pool. So far, the drop-down sections
identified eight vent pipes for air conditioning operation
been. Aydintepe Underground City, a very important tourism region
Although one of the places yet to receive the attention it deserves dissemination
and publicity for this lack of investment in more
removal is required.
Guided by a knowledgeable person, such as underground city mayor
gezebilirseniz will understand the secrets of great history. In addition, groundwater
also used to build the city of three thousand years ago, engineering knowledge,
you will be amazed.

faith is a very important center for the history of mankind Gobeklitepe

'' Göbeklitepe responsibility to the world if we introduce, the number of tourists coming to Turkey every year to 100 million per year, the number of tourist arrivals to 10 million can be taken to Sanliurfa.

Turkey, since the early 1980s, began to obtain an important place in world tourism. 20-30 year period in world tourism league, 20th in terms of tourism income and the number of tourists tırmanabilmiştir first 10 queues. Over 30 million tourists in 2011, ranking seventh in world tourism, tourism revenue in the 9th has taken place.''


The work of the Neolithic period


Turkey's natural, historic and cultural values, indicating that it has the potential to be compared with countries of the world in terms of any Hasan Red, this potential can see the world tourism league pointed out in the first place.
Turkey, the tourism attractions of interest to the people stated that the red ones to carry the responsibility to provide, a statement was made the following statements:'' The world is Gobeklitepe doubt at the beginning of the works may be of interest. Old world, accepted by scientists as the cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Göbeklitepe up in the fertile lands of Mesopotamia, Sanliurfa located within the boundaries of the early Neolithic period of approximately 11 thousand people 500 years ago, a monumental work of their ancestors. This is the people's ritual (rituals) in order collected, an important religious center in terms of human history. Turkey, only Göbeklitepe'yle may be of interest for tourists from around the world. Presentation prepared for the projects at the international level without losing too much time. Otherwise, the value of the priceless treasure of this world works, generating added value for the country and the region, worthless, and will continue to exist in a way.''

Gobeklitepe


Gobeklitepe Neolithic settlement, located near the village of Sanliurfa Örencik 18 kilometers to the northeast. Universities in Istanbul and Chicago in 1963 for the first time officials discovered during surveys Göbeklitepe'deki Excavations since 1995 jointly by the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin Museum, and runs Sanliurfa.
Neolithic excavations so far'' T''-shaped stones, wild animal figures, 8-30 meters in diameter, circular and rectangular-shaped ruins of ancient temples in the world, many wild animal figures, human statues, stelae, and about 12 thousand years 65 centimeters in length before the people as belonging to historical monuments such as the statue was found. '''' The temple is the center of the world's oldest Gobeklitepe mentioned some time ago, a UNESCO World Heritage List had been temporary.

Silifke heaven hell caves, beaches, monuments, highlands

You can visit places of Mersin in Mersin, Turkey, Mustafa Range Urban History Museum, the Museum of Amphora Eyce Taşucu Arslan, Nusret Tarsus, Silifke, heaven hell, caves, beaches, monuments, remember that the highlands.
Mustafa Range Historical Museum 150 years of the city of Mersin example of a non-architect. Mustafa Erim made by the restoration and display of cultural and artistic life kazandırılmış Mersin. Museum of Mersin's traditional architecture, sheds light on the history of education, describes the liberation of the Çanakkale War, who died of Mersin, the province introduced the historical structures. Turkey has the distinction of being the first and only museum of amphorae amphora Taşucu Arslan Eyce Museum, Tasucu, Mersin and Antalya vulnerabilities in commercial fishing nets hanging amphoras collected are on display.

Silifke heaven of hell's caves, a natural wonder. Paradise Pit, a large depression in the movements have occurred. Inebileceğiniz base of the pit is more than 400 steps, with the deepest point is 135 meters at the mouth of the cave is a cave entrance, and it's a small church. Çöküğe to go down this pleasant but quite tiring out. Still, to see the view from the value of this fatigue. Up to 75 feet north of the pit is the pit of hell. The pit with a depth of 128 meters with impressive views. Here is a small seyredebiliyorsunuz climbing on the balcony. Heaven and hell in the appropriate way to explore caves, remember that the season autumn or winter. Because it is cold, even hundreds of hard to go down the ladder. In sweltering heat, this is almost impossible.
Maiden's Castle, a must-see other important historical places in Mersin. Virtuous castle district, 200 meters off the coast. Some people go to swim here. Meanwhile, even in the sunny city to the sea during the winter months raslamak possible winners. There is a story of the old castle: One of the kings daughters sake of living in Mersin is much prayer. Daughter is at the end. Who are curious about the fate of his daughter the king, would die as a result of snake bites are learning a falcıdan princess. Is building a castle built in the middle of the sea to save his daughter. But one day from the palace to the castle and the princess is sent to kill a snake from the basket. Kizkalesi, today one of the important symbols of Mersin tourism.

On display in the entrance of the town of Tarsus minelayer Nusrat. No scrap removed from ship perform an important function during the Battle of Gallipoli was about to be taken under protection sahiplenilip by Tarsus.

Mersin's all according to budget accommodation option. No star hotel in the city, there are 5 star facilities. Teachers in the economic as well as on the shore Tell Subhi, an attractive option in the beautiful scenery.

Mersin State Opera and Ballet as well as a host city. In recent years, increasingly more and more emphasis is placed on the culture and the arts. Mersin Metropolitan Municipality commissioned the sculpture to adorn a large number of 4-km beach park.

PAST HISTORY OF MONUMENTS sheds light on

Mersin, the most important historical ruins, old neighborhoods Demirtaş'taki Yumuktepe mound is located. Neolithic excavations here began in 1936, and bronze çağlarıyla kalkoltik Greek, Byzantine and later periods, a variety of tools, housing the remains, pottery pieces are found. Approximately 14 km west of the city, there are the ruins of the city of Viranşehir'de the Pompeiopolis. Founded as Soloi, since this city was destroyed in the earthquake 525'teki temples, theaters, baths, waterways, and reached the ruins of the necropolis. Karaduvar'da east of the city's interest in mosaics have a Roman bath. In the Ottoman era, the most important building in the city in 1870, the Old Mosque.

Rich Arabs will be a new route in Mersin

Previous periods, only the sea and the selective choice of hotel for tourists, is no longer just a holiday hotel and did not want to limit themselves to specifying a beautiful sandy beach, the tourists, they go where the social wealth, and wants to learn to recognize the historical and cultural places.
On the other hand, taking into account options for holiday shopping on track for tourists from Arab countries in the group of holidaymakers who spend the most money is being saved.

Tourism guides for shopping, tours increased today,''shopping turizmi''nden Mersin Mall managers also took action to get a share. 321-kilometer coastal strip, social, cultural values ​​and religious tourism in the Arab world, especially in recent years attracted the attention of Mersin, tours are organized for shopping is becoming a city. Shopping trips more efficient and often replicated across the city on behalf of all public institutions and organizations and representatives of private enterprise in public works that a majority of the Arabs,''''wealth indicator initiatives for cruise ships, Is action decision in favor of the city. Mall managers, on behalf of the rich Arabs in the city to spend more money began to carry out even the VIP tours.

Mall managers, Lebanon is currently the most tourists having come to Mersin, the Lebanese have made to spend more money than other tourists. Iraq, Iran and Syria in tourists coming to Mersin on the road doing the shopping herself where many notable tourist and business representatives, tourists in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq because of political turmoil rather than using the preferred way to sea, so you spend more during their journeys reported did not do.


'The best in Europe in Turkey'

The city increased the number of shopping centers (shopping mall) is very pleased with the operators acting in this situation. Forum Mersin Shopping and Lifestyle Center General Manager Adam Erol, especially in shopping mall culture in the Middle East market is not very common, pointing to both, so Turkey has been chosen AVM'lerin said.

Mersin, Turkey to the Arab world, Turkey is also a gateway to Europe are considered as describing the Erol, said:''countries that we visited tourists 'Do not go to Europe, because the best in Europe in Turkey' 'We use the expression. Turkey, the number one country in the Middle East. Now, people in France, than spend money in places like Italy, visiting the strangeness loitering draws, he feels like ülkesindeymiş countries spend the holiday.''

Forum Mersin AVM Erol stressed that over 2 million the number of visitors per month, said:''Mersin, Tarsus, and use a good potential for their positions, Arab tourists spend their money in Europe but in our country. Already for the moment almost 30 percent of our visitors is close to the Arabs. Our goal is to not only increase the number of tourists. We want our country to host the Middle East, the rich tourists. A delegation of 32 people in recent days came in and shopping for about 3 hours per person spent an average of 4 thousand 200 dollars, the money returned to their countries. Future periods will continue to host these convoys.''

Private plane tours, cruise ships and thousands of people who expressed ağırlayacaklarını Mersin, Erol,''with the arrival of cruise ships in Egypt and Syria purchased an very important decisions. This project is planned to start at the end of April, he was suspended because of political upheavals regions. Now we started to meet again, Mersin Cruise ships berthing in a very short time. Flights to major tourist companies in the negotiations with the Arab countries continues. When we realize these projects,''he said in Mersin in Turkey may be the capital of shopping tourism.

an ancient city that hosts the national park on Mount Nemrut Commagene Kingdom

Nemrut Mountain National Park, the province of Adiyaman, Kahta an ancient city in the district and the Kingdom of Kommagene in national parks and historical places that host.
Transport by road that links the city center of Adiyaman Kahta'ya is provided to the National Park within the boundaries of the province of Adiyaman. Adiyaman is very comfortable and easy to transport from the airport. Mount Nemrut Adiyaman and Kahta county services, and there are many other historical attractions.

Mount Nemrut Tumulus of Antiochos, King, and the sacred areas, the National Park constitutes the main feature.

Tumulus, and giant statues of Antiochus, Arsameia (Eskikale), Yenikale, Karakus Hill and the cultural values ​​in Cendere Bridge National Park. In ancient times the region known as Komagene, Mithradates I established an independent kingdom by the kingdom of his son, I. Antiochus (62-32 BCE) is dominated by the years of prominence. MS.72 made and lost the war against Rome in the year ended with the independence of the kingdom.
Settlement's hilltop ruins of Mount Nemrut Tumulus of Antiochos and sacred areas are not. Tumulus, 2150 meters high, is located on a hill dominating the plains of the Euphrates River crossings and. The king's bones or ashes are put into the room carved into the bedrock and covered with 50 meters high and 150 meters wide tumulus is thought. Entry is from the north east and the west terrace-shaped courtyards include religious ceremonies were held.

Both the lion and eagle statues on the terrace sits up to 7 meters height, condition of the giant statues are sorted, they ortostad with inscriptions and reliefs (large stone blocks laid vertically) 'la translated. Commagene village near the capital, is located in the old Kahta Arsameia. Here is the sacred area of ​​Mithridates.

Kahta Cendere River is a tributary creek on two main rocks at contracted as a single-arched bridge is located in the Cendere. According to the inscription on the bridge columns by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus Commagene cities (AD 193-211) was built in honor of his wife and sons. 21 meters high, 10 km southwest of Arsameia'nın kingdom Karakus Peak Tumulus women are buried.

Topkapi Palace, the official residence of Ottoman Sultans

Topkapi Palace 400 years of the Ottoman Empire during the 600-year history, the state's administrative center and is used as a palace of the Ottoman Sultans lived.within a time to 4,000 people lived close to.

Ottoman Empire during

Topkapi Palace, built by Mehmed II in 1478, nearly 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahçe Palace by Abdülmecit center during the administration of the State and has been the official residence of Ottoman sultans. In its initial years in an area of ​​approximately 700,000 sq m area of ​​the palace today is 80,000 sq m. Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the palace's inhabitants, with the start of the Yıldız Palace and other palaces to live in after being abandoned by boşaltılmıştır.Padişahlar the importance of the Topkapi Palace where many officials resided kaybetmemiştir.Saray never been repaired from time to time. Month of Ramadan, the Sultan and his family visited by the Holy Relics in the annual maintenance of the Office of attention has been given a separate.

Topkapi Palace


In 1465 Sultan Mehmed II initiated the construction of the Topkapi Palace.


Topkapi Palace, the first time, almost like a museum visit coincided with the period of the opening Abdulmejid. After that time the British ambassador Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace Hazinesi'ndeki gösterilmiştir.Bundan Hazinesi'ndeki items to show foreigners, tradition becomes the oldest pieces in time, and Abdul Aziz, empire style was built glassed windows, the Treasury's antiquities to foreigners within the display cases to show başlanır.

Topkapi Palace

II. Abdul Hamid ascended the throne and the Topkapi Palace 


Treasury Hümâyûn decremented time to market and to the public on Tuesdays at the opening of this gerçekleşememiştir been considered. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's orders to be opened to the public on April 3, 1924 Istanbul Asar-ı Atika Museums Directorate of the Treasury of Topkapi Palace Kethüdalığı connected, to serve as secretariat of the Treasury of the Topkapi Palace Museum Directorate başlamıştır.Bugün continues to serve as . In 1924, visitors can surf the need for some minor repairs made, and after taking administrative measures, the Topkapi Palace, 9 October 1924 was opened as a museum. At the time, which was opened in sections Kubbealtı, Supply Room, Mecidiye Pavilion, Hekimbasi Room, Mustafa Pasha Pavilion and the Baghdad Pavilion.

Today, the palace attracts large masses of tourists in 1985, the UNESCO World Heritage List, which is one of the most historical sites in Istanbul Historical Peninsula.serves as a museum today.

Aydin province, historical, cultural and natural values, beyond having

Aydin province, historical, cultural and natural values ​​is more than just the tourism activities are most intense in the middle of western Anatolia. Also, with tourism the most important sea port to be nervous, Aydin, the sector has become one of the most developed provinces.
Aydin, Aegean Sea to the west was opened, every aspect of tourism in Kuşadası and Didim districts, more folkloric and archaeological values ​​of the other districts is more suitable for the daily visits. Therefore, investments, these two coastal district were collected and the future demands are concentrated in this region. Another importance of the province of Aydin, Izmir metropolitan area and directly within the domain is very close. Izmir, with motorway connections to 100 km away from the city center of Aydin, Istanbul, 930 km, 530 km away from Ankara. Way to the sea, the province is provided in the port of Kusadasi, the port of Izmir to the use of larger ports are used.

Railway, Denizli-Aydin-Izmir, Turkey's first railway line, as well as the Soke extension runs through the province. Aydin-Izmir highway is on the Menderes Airport, Izmir, Kusadasi and Didim, as well as the service is therefore the province of Aydin. Aydin province, climate suitability and ability to deliver a long tourism season is one of the most important factors encouraging. Mediterranean climate is warmer months in the majority in the province of Aydin. At the same time the sea water temperature from May to October months of the year, covering half of the ability to provide water sports and swimming. Also, at the beach open to the public beaches in the province and neighboring provinces in the settlements of arrivals, including day trips or week-end benefit of this kind are quite common due to climate conditions of use and convenience of transportation. This demand bassist Soke, Aydin, Denizli and cities are Nazilli. In terms of east and west of the province of Aydin is the difference between the tourism sector. Domestic and foreign tourism in the west as far as possible use of resources, which opened in the appropriate service, while those with the potential situation where a part is the use of initiatives is required to open. The eastern part has been serving for more domestic tourism. However, historical sites, and variations will be created in these areas may lead to the intensification of foreign tourism. Aphrodisias and Pamukkale tour itineraries covering the east of the province due to be used by foreign tourism. coastal and historical places, health tourism (thermal), historical and architectural monuments, historical sites, museums, traditional crafts, traditional festivals, such as camel wrestling, culture, tourism, sports tourism, hiking-trekking, horse-nature tours, golf, diving, land and sea fishing, swimming, sailing, water sports activities such as sports tourism in the province have the potential to be developed.

CULTURAL TOURISM: Aydin province in terms of archaeological sites in Turkey is one of the richest regions. Hittites in 4000 BC until the end of the day, Ion, Lydian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk Anatolia, Aydıoğulları, Menteşeoğulları and is part of the province of the Ottoman Empire, as a result of this accumulation, with its ancient cities and museums, particularly in the domestic and foreign tourism is a big potential in terms of has. Important part of the ancient settlements in the West coast of Miletus, Didyma, Priene, and intermediate in the south Alinda, Alabanda the north Tralleis, Nyssa and Aphrodisias in the east and north near Izmir, Ephesus and Virgin Mary's house, east of Hierapolis Denizli, Muğla, Labranda the south, and lasos Halicarnassus was the ancient cities, historical and archaeological sightseeing areas creates a very intense demand for tourism. Urban centers, mosques and Nazilli'deki Arpaz Castle, Castle Bozdoğan'daki cortex, Koçarlı'daki Cinci Castle, mausoleums, madrasas, mosques and public baths, and promotions should be done restorations weight granting the above-mentioned periods of Roman and Greek ruins outside of the Seljuk and buildings for tourist visits to the Ottoman periods, promoting tourism in the province will give a different perspective. Of the other attractive elements that can create demand for tourism in the province, the old urban tissue, with the local history of the residential buildings, festivals, authentic rural settlements, customs, state looms, camel wrestling, picnic and recreation areas of forest and plateau is possible to count. see different cultures and cultural works, watch, participate in the folkloric activities, local cuisine, music, wear the traditional activities such as monitoring, to make visits, with facilities in the province of Aydin. And interesting examples of civil architecture, Kusadasi is one of the rural settlements near the village of Kirazli, architecture and carpet weaving looms as well as tissue, hair, such as buttermilk pie-in services that offer local food qualities, and near the Cave Lion çekmektedir.Eski tourists to China with the architectural fabric, 14 Ahmet Gazi Ibrahim Mosque and the tomb of Ahi-century Asarlık near the locality of the rock-cut tombs and ruins, the historical settlement of a remarkable hand-made arts. In addition, Aphrodisias, Bozdogan district of Neopolis Olukbaşı Turkmen village of tents, traditional clay is produced, and these tents are being taken to provide authentic clothing, local food. The festival is usually held outside, and especially in the tourism season, camel wrestling, but rather by the participation of local people and domestic tourism is provided. Camel wrestling, although a limited number of foreign tourists also attracts quite. Also Sultanhisar Nazilli, Partners, Germencık, İncırlıova, Kuyucak and pavilion buildings, the railway station, 19 century economy and transportation are examples of living history.

HEALTH TOURISM (THERMAL): small-size thermal plants located in the province of Aydin. Germencik'teki Alangullu (Bozköy), Omerli and Silver (Gümüşilica); Kusadasi Davutlar Sultanhisar'da Buharkent'te Salavat and a total of 6 regions for use in thermal plant area. Alangullu Ilıcası Germencik Bozköy locality. 32 rooms and 70 beds capacity, the Municipality has established a certified indoor thermal pool. In addition, by the Special Provincial Administration and the modern thermal cure facility and accommodation facilities were built, the region's largest and most modern spas, was one of the state. Gümüşköy Ilıcası Germencik Gümüşköy locality. Silver thermal plant, a very small facility with a capacity of 2 rooms and 4 beds. Davutlar: Davutlar resort town of Kusadasi which is near the settlement of a private resort hot water spa area is not a partial accommodation. Salavat spa: Sultanhisar'in west. Is still active.

SPORTS TOURISM: Aydin province, water sports and sea sports in swimming, diving, sailing, surfing, parasailing and water skiing and also diving spear fishing with the boat or from shore-fishing is also performed. This is sports, swimming, surfing, water skiing and parachuting out of them with a pedalo, banana skiing for recreation activities, such as more settlements, and even tourist facilities, or people are more heavily used beaches in the bays where. Underwater scuba diving areas in the special case of the groups recognized and organized tours to these areas, in order to monitor the dives are supervised. To do this the old sunken ships, amphorae, or seal, such as coral reefs are areas with natural features.

Turkey, an important tourist center famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloon tours running record

According to information from the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Nevsehir, Cappadocia region, between the months of January-August, the historical and touristic places kept open for visitors, including about 900 thousand foreign tourists visited a total of 1 million 534 thousand 574.
Born in Cappadocia, and tourist centers in the same period last year, a total of 1 million 423 thousand 939 thousand 897'si 34 foreign tourists had visited.

Only the region in August of 2011, a total of 381 thousand to 150 thousand foreigners visited by 52 people. Other months of the year, the region's most visited cultural attractions, Goreme Open Air Museum, while the Haci Bektas Veli Commemoration of Culture and Art Events in August because of the district of Nevşehir Hacibektas Haci Bektas Veli Complex Museum, and took first place among the most visited places .

Haci Bektas Veli Complex in August, and the total of 182 thousand 250 people have visited the Museum.
In August of last year's historic and tourist centers in the region has 163 thousand 366'sı foreign, 269 thousand 512 people had visited.

Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Open Air Museum, Paşabağları, Mustafapasa, Açıksaray ruins, Cavusin, El Nazar, Dark, Gulsehir St. Jean Church, Nevsehir, Urgup and Hacibektas Parent museums, Hacibektas Atatürk House, Ozkonak, flavors, cream and Derinkuyu underground cities in Cappadocia, kept open to visitors by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is one of the historical and tourist attractions.

Also in the Nevsehir Province Police Department Police Museum, Nevsehir, Cappadocia, the land of Mustafapasa Baby Art History Museum and the Museum of Ethnography in the land of Ortahisar Urgup in the region, 3 private museum is visited by domestic and foreign tourists.

Museums and historical places of Cappadocia, an average of 10 million pounds per year of income is achieved.

2 million, surpassing the number of visitors to the region until the end of the year, is expected to break a record.

Pearl of the Aegean Izmir vacation options that offer an alternative to all tastes

Izmir Directorate of Culture and Tourism, according to data compiled from January to July 2011, 279 thousand that 70 Turkish citizens, Izmir, 758 thousand 730 foreign guest entertained in the process.
The number of tourists increased by 21.85 percent compared to the same period last year helped.

145 thousand 210 thousand 943 foreigners from Izmir in July 741'i air, 65 thousand 202 used the path to the sea. Was 9.91 per cent increase on a monthly basis.
The number of Turkish nationals arriving in Izmir in January-July increased by 11.57 percent compared to last year.
Most tourists from Germany

7 months of 2011, Izmir was the entry of tourists too from Germany. Germany, France, Italy and England followed.

According to the same period last year, 46.80 percent of the number of German tourists, 48.92 percent of the number of French tourists, was increased by 11.89 per cent in the number of Italian tourists.

British tourists were the decrease in the rate of 11.17 percent. In this period, the stranger came to Izmir in 758 thousand 485 thousand 960 730 air, 272 thousand 770'i used the path to the sea.
5.13 per cent last month compared to same period the previous year, 22.34 percent showed an increase in the sea entrances. Rate of 9.91 percent of total inflows accounted for 69 percent of the actual increases in air, sea accounts for 31 percent of the entries are created.


Ephesus is the most multi-Kent

Various museums and historical sites around Izmir and this year it has continued to welcome domestic and foreign guests.

January-June 2011, a total of 1 million 640 thousand 218 people had visited the museum and ruins. This is 1 million 200 thousand 854'ü paid visits, 275 thousand 595'i free, 163 thousand were with 769'u Museumcard.

The ancient city of Ephesus was located in Izmir, which hosts many tourists. Ancient city of Ephesus in the 6 months, according to the same period last year increased by 25.4 percent to 868 thousand 870 people visited. 167 thousand 868 people here with the St. John Church, 154 thousand 212 people watched the Acropolis.
Museums and historical sites while revenue increased by 50.86 percent over the same period the previous year. 6-month period, revenues were 4 million 786 thousand 728.
This income was 3 million 41 thousand 715 TL ancient city of Ephesus.

2011, according to the accommodation facilities at the 139 cities, 13 thousand 136 rooms and 27 beds capacity is 861 thousand.

Tourism investment in the accommodation facility of 43 and 5 thousand 230 rooms and 471 bed capacity is 13 thousand.

354 pieces tourism travel agency, a professional tour guide in Izmir, 467 thousand tourists trying to.