The beginning of the East
Turkey is an Islamic country across the Eurasian continent, Turkey was the center of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, with a long history of 6,500 years and the historical heritage of different civilizations, coupled with the terrain surrounded by the sea on three sides and the complex geographical environment of the inland land, it has extremely rich tourism resources. Turkey has a long history, as early as 6,500 years ago, the first town in the history of human civilization appeared here, culturally blending the best of East and West, it is also a multi-ethnic country. Based on the inheritance of cultural heritage for generations, Turkey has become a country rich in historical materials and culture. Turkey is the starting point of the East and the birthplace of Western culture. All the beautiful myths about blue can be confirmed on the waterfront. Two of the Seven Wonders of the World also fall on the shores of the Aegean Sea. There are also all kinds of comfortable reasons to leave, such as the charm of Turkish bath, the demagoguery of local dancing, the leisureliness of Princes' Island... and countless infatuations that you will never know if you don't experience it yourself.
●1. Bird Island ●
Bird Island, 95 kilometers south of Izmibu City, is a beautiful little port loved by travelers. The island is surrounded by golden beaches and the surrounding waters are crystal clear. The town's sloping alleys are lined with shops and fish restaurants. A famous inn built 300 years ago has been converted into a high-end hotel. There is also a unique island in the harbor, called "Pigeon Island", which is connected to the mainland by a large levee. There is also a small castle on the island, which is said to be the lair of the Barbaros brothers, famous pirates in the Mediterranean during the Suleimanian dynasty. There are a number of beaches, the best of which is Kadenlardaniki 3 km south of the town, the Women's Sea.
●2. Cappadocia●
Cappadocia, commonly known as the strange stone forest or strange stone area, refers to a triangular area between the three towns of Avanos, Gulaimei and Urgup about 280 kilometers southeast of Ankara, covering an area of hundreds of square kilometers, known as the trump card of Turkey's natural scenery, is a proud tourist resource for Turks. In ancient times, the lava from the eruptions of five volcanoes formed the volcanic plateau here, with a peculiar terrain, and the area was covered with countless strange-shaped stalagmites, broken rocks and caves cut by volcanic rock; Some are like towers, some are like mushrooms, they are really varied, and they are similar to the stone forests in Kunming on the mainland.
●3. Mount Camleja●
Mount Camlja is a Turkish autumn birdwatching destination located in the Bursa province in northwest Turkey. Here, in autumn, visitors can see a large number of migratory birds flying from European countries to Africa for the winter via the Bosphorus in Turkey. If you climb to the top, you can see about 3,000, 2,000 eagles, 100 sparrowhawks and dozens of other carnivorous birds flying from north to south in one day. Mid-September is the best time for bird watching.
4. Troy ●
Troy is the ruins of an ancient city in northwestern Asia Minor, located 40 km south of Chanaklet, the main port of the Dardanelles in Turkey. Lush hills, citrus and olive groves, and red-tiled farmhouses dot the countryside. Troy was built around the 16th century BC for the ancient Greeks to cross the sea. One can see the Temple of Athena from the Roman Empire in 400 AD, as well as the ruins of the council chamber, market, theater, etc. Judging from the remaining walls and stone pillars, the momentum is quite majestic. There are also the ruins of the city of Troy destroyed by an earthquake between 300 BC ~ 400 AD, and the simple living utensils used by the residents at that time. The most attractive is a Trojan city in 1300 BC ~ 900 BC, that is, Homeric period. It is the site of a burned-out city with a large number of plain shapes, geometric painted pottery and other living utensils.
● 5. Temple of Atamis ●
The Temple of Artemis is the first magnificent marble structure in the ancient Greek era, known as "one of the seven wonders of ancient world". Excavations have been made on the ruins of the ancient city of Eves, south of the Turkish city of Izmir and bordering the Aegean Sea. This Ionic, rectangular white marble pillared temple is known for its elegance, with long columns, patterned crowns and carved bands on the eaves. The stone pillars are solemn and idyllic, and the base is equipped with reliefs made of metal with mythological themes, which are beautiful and lifelike. The top of the pillar consists of a frame with 3 disc faces, decorated with a row of lace-like tooth ornaments, and the frame edge is carved with reliefs of four-wheeled chariots, which are delicate and exquisite. Over the years, the temple has been looted and devastated, but the remaining foundations and stone pillars of the building still show the majesty of the past.
●6. Ephes●
Evez is a place of civilization on the Aegean coast, 76 km south of the city of Izmir, at the foot of a green mountain. Built by the Ionians in the 11th century BC, it is known as a "treasure trove of historical artifacts". It attracts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists with its magnificent scenery and colorful historical relics. Many cultural facilities, such as theaters, libraries, etc., are large in scale and exquisite in craftsmanship, statues and reliefs abound, finely carved and lifelike, rich in typical Greek and Roman cultural characteristics. Due to wars and natural disasters, these historical treasures were gradually buried and destroyed. Excavations began in the second half of the 19th century, and relics of ancient civilizations that were thousands of years old and silent in the Aegean Sea were unearthed.
●7. Alanya ●
Alanya is one of Turkey's Mediterranean coasts, just across the sea from Cyprus. The long coastal hotels in the city center are lined with seafood restaurants, such as shrimp, fish and oysters, and often customers fill the door. Not far from the city center, on the waterfront, there is a wall that looks like a dancing dragon, guiding visitors straight to the top of the hill. A well-preserved castle rises on top of the hill. It is impossible to know when the castle was built, but climbing on it, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the water and sky are endless. Alanya at dusk is even more interesting. The soft sand exudes a charming charm, whether it is watching the sunset oblique or listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, it makes people enter the artistic conception of poetry and painting. This beautiful coastal town is bustling with tourists all year round, especially in summer.
●8. Aphrodites ●
Aphrodite is the ruins of an ancient Roman Empire-era city named after the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology, east of the ancient Turkish city of Ephis. According to records, the city was the birthplace of an important genre of sculpture in ancient times. From the reliefs that have been excavated, most of them are carved from locally abundant marble. They are exquisitely crafted, beautifully patterned, and well-designed to rival the works of Roman sculpture of their generation. The most striking are the statues of dignitaries or special contributions.
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