Mevlevi Sema Ceremony is a very special type of ceremony in Turkey. The birth place is considered to be Konya, however you can find many places in different regions of Turkey where the ceremony is performed by trained persons. Istanbul is one of those places where Mevlevi Sema Ceremony is performed in various venues. You … Continue reading “Where to Watch the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony in Istanbul?”
5 Best Museums in Istanbul The first thing that visitors do in Istanbul is usually to visit the museums in the city. Especially if you have a limited vacation time, it is very difficult to visit all the museum in Istanbul. In this post, you will see the 5 best museums in Istanbul that will help … Continue reading “5 Best Museums in Istanbul”
Sümela Monastery: A Site of Great Historical and Cultural Significance Sümela Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries on the earth constructed between AD 365-395 located in the district of Maçka in Trabzon. The construction date and the appearance of the monastery are what makes it special for both local and foreign visitors. Among the … Continue reading “Süm
Topkapı Palace was constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror between 1460 and 1478. The palace was used as the residence of the Ottoman Sultans until very late period of the Ottomans. The palace transformed into a museum after the establishment of the Turkish Republic. The area of the Topkapı Museum is about 400.000 squaremeters. You … Continue reading “Topkapı Palace: The Residence of the Ottoma
How to go to Ephesus? Ephesus is located in Selcuk, Izmir. If you are coming from big terminal of buses in Izmir, just take the bus to Selcuk. After you get to Secuk, you need to take a taxi or a mini-bus to the entrance of Ephesus that will take around 10 minutes. If you … Continue reading “How to go to Ephesus?”
Ishak Pasha Palace is one of the most famous palace in Turkey and located 5km far from Dogubeyazit, Agri. First, you need to go to Agri, one of the province in the eastern side of Turkey. There is Agri Ahmed-i Hani Airport that you can use when coming from cities like, Istanbul and Ankara and Adana. … Continue reading “How to go to Ishak Pasha Palace”
How to go to Miniaturk from Taksim Description: Miniaturk was opened on May 2nd, 2013 in Istanbul. The total area is 60.000 m2 that includes 40.000 m2 green area. You might have difficulty in parking your car especially in holidays since there are parking areas for only 500 cars. First Step Walk to Taksim Bus … Continue reading “How to go to Miniaturk from Taksim”
