Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts

Akdamar Red andesite stone church built in the church

Akdamar Island, Holy Cross church in Jerusalem and then to Iran have been evaded, 7 Van century in order to accommodate a part of the rumor of the True Cross King It was built by architect Manuel between the orders of King Gagik 915-921.
The church was established in the south east of the island, the medieval Armenian art in terms of architecture, is considered the most brilliant works of art. The exterior of the church which was built of red stone, andesite, low-relief in the form of processed rich plant and animal motifs and is decorated with scenes from the Bible received. The church property also has a unique position in the history of Armenian architecture.

1296-1336 chapel of the church on the northeast, west jamadun (communal house) on 1793, south of the bell tower 18 were added at the end of a century. In the north of the chapel's history is unknown.

Along with many other Armenian monuments in the east in 1951, the government orders the destruction of the Church of Aktamar agreed on June 25, 1951, demolition work started, and by chance know what happened at that time, a young journalist, who stopped by the intervention of Yasar Kemal.

For decades the church as a neglected period of 2005-2007, under the leadership of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Armenians of Turkey and neighboring Armenia as a step towards the development of relations with, the expenditure of $ 1.5 million has been restored. Some restoration work in international cultural circles, "political purpose" is defined as. Church on 29 March 2007 Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay and re-opened as a museum, the participation of Deputy Minister of Culture of Armenia. After restoration work, church, Turkey on September 19, 2010 Spiritual Assembly of the Armenian Patriarchate, the Patriarch, Archbishop Aram Ateşyan Attorney General held a church service on the management of, here in the first month after a lapse of 95 years. 

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.

Caravanserai 12 km from Ceyhan to the wolf's ear. southeast wolf ears town

12 km from Ceyhan. Kurt southeast Beldesi'ndedir ear. According to the inscription of works in the Museum of London 1659'da caravanserai was constructed by Hussein Pasha, the architect Mehmed Aga.
Adana and Aleppo on the caravan route caravanserai in Kurt's ear range, range, looks like an Ottoman. Robustness of the castle has a very thick and solid walls a caravanserai.

Consisting of a large rectangular plan has different features in the eastern front, the classic architecture of the caravanserai. Fringe on three of the walls of the area over the whole body as strong as the stone which has been reinforced by buttresses. Tabs on the Eastern front, with the exception of the caravanserai plan for a standard size of 45.75 X 23.60 meters, with two rows extending transversely to each other with pointed arches and pillars, and all the upper cover which constitutes the merger gives rise to longitudinal barrel vaults.

Referred to as Capital of the Kingdom of Kizzuvatna Comona

Referred to as Capital of the Kingdom of Kizzuvatna Comona located within the boundaries of the town of Adana's Tufanbeyli Şarköyü'nün is the name of the former settlement. Also referred to as Commona. Cukurova Region, which is a kingdom Comona Kizzuwatna'nın the most important religious cities of the Hittite period.

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Kadirli Anavarza Castle, at the intersection of the boundaries of the district of Ceyhan and Kozan

Anavarza Castle, Anavarza; Kadirli, at the intersection of Ceyhan and the Kozan district boundaries, are within the boundaries of Kozan. Ceyhan, 35 km. away from the Ceyhan-Kozan on the edge of ruin. Contour is used as a recreation area.
The name of the important centers of the plain of Cilicia, the ancient sources Anavarza'nın Anazarbos, Anazarba, referred to as Aynızarba or Anazarbus. About 70 km from Adana. north-east of the ancient city Dilekkaya village, 8 km from the earth combined with Sunbas Ceyhan river. on a hill north of the island that rises like.

The castle and the city, BC. IX. century, Cilicia was founded by the Assyrians seized or is estimated to have been built on an old settlement. The exact date is known as the ancient city of Anavarza, BC 1 Augustos'un century Emperor (BC 27 - AD 14) Roman Empire bağlamasıyla Anavarza'yı begins. City, during the reign of the Roman Empire was one of the most important centers of the region and major monuments in the city was built in honor of the Emperor.

However, looking with suspicion by historians claim it was established by the Assyrians are also available. According to this view, the Assyrians in Çukurova 50 - 60 years as a colonial territory in a short period of time, and they are the dominant use is a concern, the establishment of an ancient city like Anavarza not seem possible. Therefore, the 700-year periods as long as the Hittites dominated Anatolia, Çukurova, and therefore need to concentrate on.

Anavarza the castle and the city, a melting pot of various cultures and time to affect each other has been an important settlement. In an inscription found near the triumphal arch, two-time earthquake destroyed the city walls, and by whom, who is mentioned to have it repaired in time.

Yaşar Kemal's' İnce Memed Anavarza'da the novel contains a section.

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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.

Take so much interest by those who want to surf Gokceada

Imbros City Council Speaker Bulent Monthly, said in a statement, coming from Bulgaria and Romania have shown interest in separate Gökçeada surfers, he said.
Month, as surfing Gökçeadalılar previously did not know what, 6 years ago, a Bulgarian, a surfing instructor on the island, stating that it has found a very comfortable surfing can be done,''At first they looked at with a critical eye. Rain, snow, surf without saying that the athletes have seen, was strange to us,''he said.
Gökçeada before the holiday season begins in July and August, tourists come during this period, into the sea, but the surfers coming season, 6-7 months, which indicates uzadığına Monthly,''so much more in each passing year, increasing the number of athletes,''he said.

Monthly, Gökçeada surfers surf freely and can do so by specifying a peaceful, said:

Surfing is a very expensive sport''. Equipment, very expensive schools. This has cut costs, so athletes need to know soon. Transportation, lodging, food and drink must restrictor. In this respect they are ideal for Imbros. Sport in many countries of the world's surfing beaches on the coast will have to pay the money to do. Getting 40 or 50 euros to take advantage of the beach. From there, they're free. Our Municipality is working really selfless about it. One of many parts of the world kiteboarding (kite surfing) and can not be together windsörf. Talk of the Island coast, at the same time both of them can do. This too will increase demand for the subject. The opening of the airport, the construction of new hotels will become the world's number one sport of surfing Imbros. There are currently Gökçeada 5-surf school. One of them run by Turks, the Bulgarians, the other 4 schools. While surfing the sea should not be wavy. Sea will be calm, but the lapping sea, the wind will be horizontal. Salt Lake got wind of it around Imbros and Aydıncık beach. This wind Alaçatı'dakinden better. There are high-quality wind. 1-week surf tourism regions of a serious program ends around 5 thousand euros. Here you go spend 500 euros for a week and 1 Bulgarian.''

Dimitrov, the Bulgarian Ogi Gökçeada surf school for 4 years, the people said they came to the island to teach surfing. One of the best areas of the island is quite telling in terms of wind Dimitrov,''Imbros, in this regard is quite develop. Alacati Turkey for the first few years were on our way we came. But from there the wind better than this place. That is why we chose this place. Imbros, from Bulgaria to come close. Come to the island in 4-5 hours''he said.