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  • Cities & Villages

    Sirince Village

    Sirince is a pretty nice and small town located close to Ephesus ancient city and famous for its fruit vines and beautiful boutique hotels.

    Kadir Akın
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Myra Ancient City

    With its rock tombs and Lycian touches, Myra is a stunning ancient city located in the Mediterranean part of Turkey.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Phaselis Ancient City

    Phaselis Ancient City is located in Antalya, Turkey. It is in between the Bey Mountains and the Olympos National Park.

    Serdar Akarca
  • Cities & Villages

    Iznik – The Capital of Turkish Tiles

    The Old Capital of the Ottoman Empire became a popular city again after a submerged church discovery in Lake Iznik.

    Serdar Akarca
  • History & Landmarks

    Kucuksu Pavilion

    Kucuksu Pavilion is a summer pavilion located in Istanbul Turkey built by Nikogos Balyan in 1857. An extraordinary location to spend a daily trip.

    Erkan Dülger
  • History & Landmarks

    Guvercinada of Kusadasi

    Guvercinada is named after the pigeons once believed to reside on the island. This tiny island with a Genoese castle on top is on the tentative list of UNESCO.

    Kadir Akın
  • Cities & Villages

    CittaSlow Cities in Turkey

    Did you know Turkey is the 3rd biggest country with 14 cities members of the CittaSlow movement inspired by the slow food movement?

    Kadir Akın
  • Travel Tips & Ideas

    Spring is coming to Turkey

    For the last nine years, Eskikaraagac village residents welcome the spring with Yaren's arrival, a friendship story of a fisherman and a stork!

    Erkan Dülger

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