Zilkale Castle (Zil Kale or Zil Castle) is Turkey’s one of the most magnificent castles. The castle welcomes thousands of visitors every year. With its altitude of 750 m, the castle offers a magical view to its visitors. So, you must add it to your “to-do list” in Turkey. Before We Begin: Zil Kale, Zil…
Located right on Atatürk Boulevard in Antalya’s city center, Hadrian’s Gate is a stunning historic ruin dating back to 130 AD. Roman Empire built this famous archaeological treasure to commemorate Emperor Hadrian’s visit. So, it managed to survive the wear and tear of time and humanity. From The Ancient Attaleia to Modern Antalya When you’re wandering…
We are already in the middle of March and which means the winter is gone and the spring is here, officially. However, due to seasonal instabilities, snow is still on the ground and so, winter tourism in Turkey still continues… Mergabütan Plateau for Winter Tourism in Turkey Official authorities both at regional and national levels…
Summer now seems far away. It seems a distant longing to reach the summer amid the dark winter we all are in the middle of it. Yet, luckily, we also know that sooner or later we will retrieve the shining lights of the summer sun. Then, we will flow into the coasts and jump into…
The Lake Çıldır in Turkey’s eastern Ardahan and Kars provinces is freezing over each year. So, locals are awaiting with anticipation for the lake to freeze. Because they turn to the lake’s glassy surface for entertainment and income. How About The Weather Temperature in Lake Çıldır? The air temperature at the lake is the second-largest…
We all stuck in our homes due to coronavirus. The year 2020 has given us nothing, but lockdowns, social distance, obligations for “staying home”, and longing for our beloved ones. So, no need to tell how hard this year was and we will all want to forget and keep moving with new hopes and expectations…
Officials in the northwestern province of the former Ottoman capital Bursa are carrying out special efforts. The main aim of the efforts is to ensure that tourists from South Korea visit the city more. They are also aiming to increase the tourism income of the former Ottoman capital. Bursa, by the way, is largely famous…
Priene ancient city of Ionia takes place about 6 miles (10 km) north of the Menderes (Maeander) River. And also it is situated 10 miles (16 km) inland from the Aegean Sea, in southwestern Turkey. Its well-preserved remains are a major source of information about ancient Greek town planning. The ancient city is among some of the…
Afterward Cappadocia, air balloon rides over Göbeklitepe is now the new trend. Hot air balloon rides over Göbeklitepe has officially begun after completing safety tests and presentation stages. Colorful hot air balloons now dot the blue skies above Göbeklitepe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeastern Turkey’s Şanlıurfa province. It has been intensely…
The Panorama 1326 Bursa Conquest Museum illustrates the conquest of western Bursa province. It is, in the meantime, the Ottoman Empire’s first capital before Istanbul. Moreover, the city’s journey consists of a period of principalities to a world state. So, it is preparing to reopen as part of Turkey’s normalization process from its fight against…