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Turkey welcomes divers into deep blue

Known for its cultural and historical heritage, Turkey is also full of prime diving spots, with the Antalya, Balikesir, Canakkale, Mersin and Mugla coasts topping divers' lists, according to the Anatolia news agency Sunken ships and underwater caves...

Turkey is home to 9 World Heritage Sites

Gunay paid a visit to the ancient city of "Pamukkale" (Hierapolis) located in western province of Denizli accompanied by Denizli Governor Hasan Canpolat and Denizli Mayor Nihat Zeybekci. Replying to questions of reporters during the visit, Gunay sai...

Sculpture of Emperor Aurelius unearthed in Turkey

A sculpture of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius has been unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwestern Turkey TURCOLIVE's Note: Unfortunately this is not the newly revealed sculpture image. I will update...

Philosophy begins on Miletus in Anatolia 

Philosophy begins on Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia (in what is now Aydin Province, Turkey). According to Bertrand Russell, "Philosophy began with Thales of Miletus."

Milet @ Travel Turkey

Milet where the philosophy began was an ancient city on the western coast of Anatolia (in what is now Aydin Province, Turkey), near the mouth of the Maeander River in ancient Caria. The site first became inhabited in the Bronze age. The city was part...

One of the three most distinctive traditional cuisines in the world is in Turkey 

Turkey is noted for having one of the three most famous and distinctive traditional cuisines in the world.

Imam Bayildi @ Turkish Cuisine

A famous Turkish dish, its name means literally 'the Immam fainted' - some say at the deliciousness of the dish, others claim the poor priest was horrified at the amount of oil the dish used.

Menemen @ Turkish Cuisine

Menemen is a favorite and easy-to-prepare Turkish Food. It is highly popular among Turkish university students and bachelors men whose hasn't got much time or experience to prepare food. Although it is suitable of all tree meal I prefer it in a speci...

Köfte @ Turkish Cuisine

Turks make a variety of köfte. They can be grilled or fried, and made with lamb, beef, a combination of the two, or les commonly with vegetables.

The world's first nude sculpture made for Knidos. 

The world's first nude sculpture that of Greek goddess Aphrodite made by Praxiteles for Knidos (at the modern-day locality called Tekir in Turkey).

Knidos @ Travel Turkey

Cnidus or Knidos (at the modern-day locality called Tekir in Turkey) was an ancient Greek city in Anatolia, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated at the extremity of the long Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ce...

Do you know a bread of cat enjoying swimming and rain? 

The Turkish Van Cat is noted for having different colored eyes for one eye is blue and the other amber and enjoying swimming and rain.

Van @ Travel Turkey

Van is a city in eastern Turkey and the seat of Van Province, and is located on the eastern shore of Lake Van. It has often been called "The Pearl of the East" because of the beauty of its surrounding landscape. An old Armenian proverb in the same se...

House of Virgin Mary is in Turkey 

Today, the House of the Virgin Mary is looked after by a small contingent of monks and nuns, is in Turkey, and is visited each day by people from the all over the world

Meryemana @ Travel Turkey

The House of the Virgin Mary (Turkish: Meryemana or Meryem Ana Evi, "Mother Mary's House") is a Christian and Muslim shrine located on Mt. Koressos (Turkish: Bülbüldağı "Mount Nightingale") in the vicinity of Ephesus, in modern-da...

Istanbul is the world's only major city that sits on two continents. 

Istanbul sits on two continents: Asia and Europe. The Bosporus Strait divides the city between the two landmasses.

İstanbul @ Travel Turkey

İstanbul  is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. İstanbul is located in the north-west Marmara Region of Turkey. It encloses the southern Bosphorus which places the city on two continents – the wes...

Do you know the oldest active sport organization after the Olympic Games? 

Every year in June there is an oil-wrestling festival called Kırkpınar in Edirne, said to be the oldest active sport organization after the Olympic Games in the World.

Edirne @ Travel Turkey

Edirne is a city in Thrace, the westernmost part of Turkey, close to the borders with Greece and Bulgaria. Edirne is a gateway of Turkey opening to western world, the first stopover for newcomers from Europe. Besides the fascinating mosques, there ar...

The philosopher Aristotales lived in Assos 

The philosopher Aristotales lived in Assos for three years and opened an Academy. Doric Temple to Athena has been built in Assos in 530 BC. From this temple Hermias of Atarneus, a student of Plato, ruled Assos.

Assos @ Travel Turkey

Assos, is a small historically rich town in Bahramkale, Turkey. Aristotle lived here and opened an Academy. The city was also visited by St. Paul. Today Assos is a Aegean-coast seaside retreat amid ancient ruins.

Turquoise color gets its name from Turkey's crystal clear coasts. 

Turquoise color get its name from the French word Turkey 'Turquie' because of Turkey's marvellous coasts of colors varies from shades of greenish blue to deep cobalt to sky blue.

Fethiye @ Travel Turkey

Fethiye is a city and a district of Muğla Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. It is one of Turkey's well-known tourist centres and is especially prized during the summer. Fethiye was formerly known as Makri.

There are nine World Heritage Sites located in Turkey. 

Göreme National Park, Great Mosque of Divriği, Historical sites of Istanbul, Hattusa, Nemrut Dağı, Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Xanthos-Letoon, Safranbolu and Troy are in the list of The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Turkey.

Safranbolu @ Travel Turkey

Safranbolu is a district and a town of Karabük Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Safranbolu was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1994 due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses and architecture.

Troy @ Travel Turkey

Today it is the name of an archaeological site, the traditional location of Homeric Troy, Turkish Truva, in Hisarlık in Anatolia, close to the seacoast in what is now Çanakkale province in northwest Turkey, southwest of the Dardanelles unde...

You can still taste the last meal on Noah's Ark in Turkey 

The last meal on Noah's Ark, a different kind pudding of sweet and sour taste (asure), is still served throughout Turkey.

Aşure @ Turkish Cuisine

Ashure the symbol food of merriment and peace in Asia Minor is one of the oldest and most traditional desserts of the Turkish cuisine . The month following the Feast of Sacrifice is known as the Asure month. Plenty of asure is cooked in every househo...

Heredotus (the father of history) lived in Anatolia 

Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in southwest coast of Caria, Anatolia (Asia Minor) in the 5th century BC and is regarded as the "Father of History" in Western culture.

Halicarnassus @ Travel Turkey

Halicarnassus (Halikarnassos, Alikarnassos; Turkish: Halikarnas, modern Bodrum) was an ancient Greek city on the southwest coast of Caria, Anatolia (Asia Minor), on a picturesque, advantageous site on the Ceramic Gulf (Gulf of Kos, Gulf of Gökov...

Second largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world is in Antakya 

Antakya Archaeological Museum has the second largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world, found when excavating Roman villas on the hillside at Harbiye.

Antakya @ Travel Turkey

Antakya is the seat of the Hatay Province in southern Turkey, near the border with Syria. In ancient times the city was known as Antioch and has historical significance for Christianity, being the place where the followers of Jesus Christ were called...

The oldest known human settlement is located in Catalhoyuk Turkey 

The oldest known human settlement in the world is located in Catalhoyuk Turkey, dating back to 6500 B.C

Çatalhöyük @ Travel Turkey

Çatalhöyük also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük, or any of the three without diacritics; çatal is Turkish for "fork", hüyük for "mound") was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic settlement in...

The traditional Homeric Troy is in Western Turkey 

The famous Trojan Wars took place in Western Turkey, around the site where the Trojan horse rests today.

Troy @ Travel Turkey

Today it is the name of an archaeological site, the traditional location of Homeric Troy, Turkish Truva, in Hisarlık in Anatolia, close to the seacoast in what is now Çanakkale province in northwest Turkey, southwest of the Dardanelles unde...

The first seven Ecumenical Councils were held in Asia Minor 

Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was the home for all Ecumenical Councils in the early history of the Christian church.

İznik @ Travel Turkey

İznik (which derives from the former Greek name Nicaea) is a city in Turkey which is known primarily as the site of the First and Second Councils of Nicaea, the first and seventh Ecumenical councils in the early history of the Christian church,...

Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project 

Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in the number of blue flags in marinas and beaches withh its 258 blue flaged beaches.

Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project

Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in the number of blue flags in marinas and beaches, according to participants at a meeting of the Blue Flag project. The international blue flag coordinators meeting, organized by the International Environme...

"Veni, vidi, vici." 

Julius Caesar proclaimed his famous words, "Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered)" in Turkey when he defeated the Pontus, a formidable kingdom in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Zile @ Travel Turkey

Zile, also known as Zela, is a city and a district of Tokat Province. The city has a long history, including being the site of the battle which prompted the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici." Zile lies to the south of Amasya and the west of Tokat in north-ce...

Santa Clause, was born in Patara and lived Demre in Turkey 

St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Clause, was born in Patara and lived Demre, on Turkey's Mediterranean Coast.

Patara @ Travel Turkey

Patara (Lycian: Pttara), later renamed Arsinoe was a flourishing maritime and commercial city on the south-west coast of Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey near the modern small town of Gelemiş, in Antalya Province. It is the birth place...

Discover world's greatest windsurfing destination in Alaçatı 

One of the world's greatest windsurfing and kitesurfing destination is in Alaçatı which is a unique Aegean town on the western coast of Turkey

Alaçatı @ Travel Turkey

Alaçatı (also known as Agrilia) is a unique Aegean town on the western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years has now made its name in the world of windsurfing and kitesurfing...

Most famous places of the ancient world are all in Turkey. 

Many of the famous sites from classical Greek culture are not in Greece at all but in Turkey, including the ruins of cities such as Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Miletus and Halicarnassus.

Milet @ Travel Turkey

Milet where the philosophy began was an ancient city on the western coast of Anatolia (in what is now Aydin Province, Turkey), near the mouth of the Maeander River in ancient Caria. The site first became inhabited in the Bronze age. The city was part...

Turkey's southwestern coasts are sailing paradise  

The pleasure of yachting in Turkey will temp you to come back again and again, to explore yet another stretch of coast and to relive the luxurious ease of life on the sea.

Yachting @ Travel Turkey

The azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea surround Turkey to the south, west and north, making a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches in which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night.

The first church built by man is in Antioch  

The first church built by man (St. Peter's Church) is in Antioch (Antakya), Turkey.

Antakya @ Travel Turkey

Antakya is the seat of the Hatay Province in southern Turkey, near the border with Syria. In ancient times the city was known as Antioch and has historical significance for Christianity, being the place where the followers of Jesus Christ were called...

Would you want to see the most valuable silk carpet in the world? 

The most valuable silk carpet in the world which has 144 knots per square centimeter is located in the Mevlana Museum in Konya.

Konya @ Travel Turkey

Konya (Koniah, Konieh, Konia, and Qunia; historically also known as Iconium) is a city in Turkey, on the central plateau of Anatolia. Excavations have shown that the region was inhabited during the Late Copper Age, around 3000 BC

One of the best places in the world to paraglide is Ölüdeniz 

Ölüdeniz (dead sea) is regarded as one of the best places in the world to paraglide due to its unique panoramic views, and the Babadağ Mountain's exceptional height.

Ölüdeniz @ Travel Turkey

Ölüdeniz is the archetypal picture-postcard beach backed by dramatic pine-clad hills. Literally translated as 'dead sea', the stunning lagoon is a protected area, ensuring that its natural beauty is preserved. Ölüdeniz, which is t...

Most of the meerschaum of commerce is obtained from Asia Minor 

Meerschaum, formed from huge pieces of rock that have an origin of magnesium and cilice combined with hydrothermal effects within water layers underground, is considered one of the most significant symbols of Eskişehir.

Eskişehir @ Travel Turkey

Eskişehir (Turkish: Eskişehir, "Old City"; Latin: Dorylaeum; Greek: Dorylaion) is a city in northwest Turkey and the capital district of Eskişehir Province. The city is located on the bank of Porsuk River, 792 m above sea level, where...

One of the oldest best preserved ancient thermal spa in the world located in Turkey 

The ancient city of Allianoi, one of the oldest thermal spas in the world and located in the Bergama-Pergamon Turkey. Unfortunately the ancient city is in danger to be flooded. Surely your visit will be a great support to save Allianoi.

Allianoi @ Travel Turkey

Allianoi is an ancient spa settlement (dating predominantly from the Roman Empire period, 2nd century A.D.) situated near Bergama (ancient Pergamon) in Turkey's İzmir Province. The site is located 18 kilometers to the northeast of Bergama, on th...

About 65-80% of the worldwide production of dried apricots belong to Malatya 

Overall, about 10-15% of the worldwide crops of fresh apricots, and about 65-80% of the worldwide production of dried apricots belong to Malatya. Malatya apricots are often sun-dried by family-run orchards following traditional methods, and collected and

Malatya @ Travel Turkey

Malatya (Hittite: Melid; Greek: Malateia; Armenian: Malatia; Kurdish: Malatya, Latin: Melitene) is the capital city of the Malatya Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Malatya is located in southeastern Turkey, located at the foot of th...

In Antalya, in the spring time you can both ski & swim. 

Antalya @ Travel Turkey

Antalya (formerly known as Adalia) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. It is the capital city of Antalya Province. The population of the city is 603,190 (2000 census) but reaches two million in summers at the height of touris...

For 95 million years Caretta Carettas visiting Dalyan beach why you shouldn't? 

Dalyan beach is well known for the Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtles) which have existed for 95 million years. International animal protection organizations monitor and protect the turtles' nesting grounds in Turkey.

Dalyan @ Travel Turkey

The beach is well known for the Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtles) which have existed for 95 million years. Dalyan is a town in Muğla Province located between the well-known districts of Marmaris and Fethiye on the south-west coast of Turk...

The birthplace of Abraham is in Turkey 

The traditional site of Abraham's birth is in the vicinity of Edessa (Urfa in modern Turkey)

Urfa @ Travel Turkey

Şanlıurfa (often simply known as Urfa in daily language), formerly cited as Edessa or in Kurdish; Riha or Urhay, or in Armenian Urhai) is a city in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. Urfa is situated on a...

The ICD had its origin in Turkey in 1920 

The International Children's Day (ICD) which is celebrated in numerous countries, had its origin in Turkey in 1920 (April 23, 1920)

International Children's Day @ Travel Turkey

In Turkey, Children's Day is celebrated on April 23rd. Atatürk's biggest gift for children. Also this is the symbolic day of lining up the TBMM(Grand National Assembly of Turkey).

The Gaziantep Museum has the largest bulla collection in the world. 

With its nearly 100.000 bulla (seal imprints in clay) excavated from Zeugma, The Gaziantep Museum is possessor of the largest bulla collection in the world.

Zeugma @ Travel Turkey

Zeugma is an ancient city of Commagene; currently located in the Gaziantep Province of Turkey. It is a historical settlement which is considered among the four most important settlement areas under the reign of the kingdom of Commagene. It was named...

This is the best Turkish shop at Squidoo 

Turkish Bazaar @ Travel Turkey

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Choose Your Favorites @ Travel Turkey 

Favorites @ Travel Turkey

Have you ever been in Turkey? Now you can easily rank heavenly places in Turkey to guide travelers which are unfamiliar with Turkey.

Are you looking for a heaven to live? 

Anatolia is a real heaven to live.

Living in Turkey

An increasing number of expatriates are moving to Turkey and making it their home either to retire, to work or to start a new life. Turkey has changed dramatically in the last five years and the process of modernization happened very quickly in some...

You can also Invest in Turkey 

Did you know that Turkey has the 17th largest economy in the world?

Invest in Turkey

Turkey is the perfect investment environment with her strategic location and motivated, qualified workforce. Global investors are invited to join in Turkey's economic and social growth.