Myra was a historic Greek town, where the small town of Demre stands today, in the province of Antalya. An … More
Tag: History of Turkey
Nemrut Dağ
Nemrut Dağ is located in South-east Turkey. Sitting atop one of the uppermost summits of the Taurus mountains, it is … More
Cleopatra’s Golden Sands: Science Debunks a Myth
The distinctive golden sand of Cleopatra’s Beach – one of the most famous sites in Turkey – has long been … More
Dalyan
Set inland on the banks of the Dalyan River, Dalyan is a serene village unblemished by mass tourism. Each morning … More
A Brief History of Fethiye
Fethiye is a city in the Muğla Province, in the Aegean region of Turkey, and is one of Turkey’s most … More
Tlos
Tlos, one of six key cities of Lycia, is an ancient citadel, 4 kilometres from Saklikent Gorge, and is believed … More
The Gilded Cage… A Secret World of Luxury and Confinement
The Ottoman Empire dates from between the end of the 13th Century until the early 20th Century, and was founded … More
The World’s First and a Turkish National Treasure
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is one of two (soon to be three) airports in Istanbul but did you know that … More