İzmir,
historically Smyrna, is the third most populous city of Turkey
and the
country's second largest port. It is located in the Gulf of İzmir,
by
the Aegean Sea. Izmir has a wide cultural mixture living for ages
as a
result of hosting so many nations, which also brings a visual
depth to
its historical heritage. It is the place where Homer was born,
it is
Turkey's window opening to the world, in process of becoming
the Pearl
of the Aegean. Always-sunny Izmir is famous with its
beautiful girls
throughout Turkey, anywhere you can easily hear a
song written for them.
Çeşme is a town on the west coast of Turkey and one of the
districts of
İzmir. It is a prominent center of international tourism
in Turkey and
is famous for its clubs, beaches and fish restaurants.
Cesme,(meaning
fountain in Turkish) derives from the many sources
of water found in
the area. There are many Blue-flag bays nearby.
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Do
you think that travelling in time is possible? Well, if you are in
Efes, the answer is yes. You will find yourself living in the past in
this charming historical heritage. The house of Virgin Mary
(is believed
to have been the last home of Mary, mother of Jesus)
is also very
closeby.
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is one of the most popular resorts due to its extremeloveliness. Set
on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. The bayforms the dreamlike
Belcegiz - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) known as"a paradise that God granted
to Earth", a very fine place with3 kms of natural beach and crystal
blue waters in enchantingsurroundings. Fethiye is known for its rock
tombs carved into
the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are
elaborately
carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of
Amnytas
dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural
style.
Gümüldür is a summer town by the west coast of Turkey,
71 km from
Izmir. This little holiday town can be considered as
one of the
promising holiday resort for the future with its crystal
clear water,
the shore and the natural beauty. It is ideally located
in the heart of
history. Ephesus is just 35 km, Virgin Mary's
House is 42 km, Teos
Antic City is 23 km away from Gümüldür.
In Gümüldür, you will witness
the dance of the sun and the sea,
hand in hand with history.
Bodrum, ancient Halicarnasus, one of the most attractive
cities in
Turkey, was the birth place of famous historian Herodotus.
Bodrum
witnessed the rule of some very powerfull women such
as Artemisia the
Elder who served as an admiral and adviser of Xexerkes, king of Persia;
Artemisia II, Mausolos' wife who completed the monumental tomb of king
Mausolos and Carian Princess Ada who established friendly relation with
Alexander the Great and became the ruler of Caria after his campaign.
Bodrum had its Golden Age during the rule of King Mausolos who started
building monumental tomb, Mausoleum which became one of the Seven
Wonders of the world.
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