Local News and Information for the Aegean City of Fethiye, Muğla, Combined with a Broader View of Turkey's Rich Culture and History
Beçin is located 5km South of the Milas District, Muğla Province. The city has hosted many civilizations however, it was not a prominent city in ancient times until the second half of the 13th century, when it was the capital city of the Menteşeoğulları Sultanate. Menteşeoğulları dominated an area in western-Anatolia, which included Muğla, Balat, … Continue reading Beçin
Situated on the banks of the Tigris river in South-Eastern Anatolia, Diyarbakir still carries a medieval air. Black basalt walls encircle the city, a perfect example of defensive architecture of the Middle Ages. They are the second largest walls in the world, after the famous Great Wall of China. Although there were Roman, and probably … Continue reading Diyarbakir – An Overview
The city of Gaziantep is located on the edge of the Alleben Stream and the settlement history of the city dates to end of the 5th century. The stream flows around the city however, the stream has low water levels, which is further reduced by hot summer days. The Gaziantep Plateau also has a small … Continue reading The Underground Water Structures of Gaziantep
The Abraham Path is a cultural route connecting the cities associated with Abraham’s journey to the promised land. Storytelling, kindness and hospitality are symbolic to walking the path. Abraham/Ibrahim is thought to have lived during the Bronze Age. He travelled with family and flock throughout the Arabian peninsula and the Nile Valley. His story has … Continue reading The Path of Abraham
The Walls of Constantinople are a succession of walls that have bordered and safeguarded the city of Constantinople (Modern day Istanbul) since it was founded as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With multiple additions and renovations throughout their long history, they are one of the greatest and most intricate … Continue reading The Walls of Constantinople
Kızılhisar Castle (Red Fortress), also known by the names Keçi Kalesi or Goat Castle, is sat atop on Alamandağ Hill, near the town of Belevi, and is clearly visible from the road between İzmir and Aydın. There are two legends which are said to explain the name “Goat Castle”, one completely contradicting the other! According … Continue reading Kızılhisar Castle
Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery, devoted to the Virgin Mary, nestled into the side of the Melá Mountain, in the Maçka district of Trabzon. In Turkish, the mountain is known as Karadağ, which is a direct translation of the Greek name Sou Melá, meaning "Black Mountain". At an altitude of about 1,200 metres … Continue reading Sumela Monastery, Trabzon
Translated as “Tower of Forgiveness”, Af kule is an ancient monastery, located in the village of Kayaköy. Clinging to the high cliffs over the sea, the site affords some really impressive views over the Gulf of Fethiye, as far away as Rhodes if the skies are clear. Legend has it that the monastery was built … Continue reading Af Kule Monastery, Kayaköy
Kemer was the ancient Greek city of Idyros, later named Eski Köy (Old Village). In 1916 – 1917, a long stone wall was built in 1916 - 1917 to channel mountain water and serve as a flood prevention barrier and the town was renamed to Kemer. Until the 1960s the town was only accessible by … Continue reading Kemer
Myra was a historic Greek town, where the small town of Demre stands today, in the province of Antalya. An assortment of mainly Roman ruins await visitors to give an insight into the lively centre that is thought to have been founded up to 2,500 years ago. Ambling through the Acropolis, the amphitheatre and the … Continue reading Myra
