Turkey's Historic Attractions-Türkiye'nin Tarihi Turistik Yerleri İngilizce Ödevi İndir

Turkey's Historic Attractions

Ephesus

Ephesus (Turkish Efes) was an ancient Greek city on the west coast of Anatolia, in the region known as Ionia during the period known as Classical Greece. It was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League.

The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was destroyed by a mob led by St. John Chrysostom in 401 AD. The emperor Constantine I rebuilt much of the city and erected new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614. The importance of the city as a commercial centre declined as the harbor slowly filled with silt from the river Cayster (Küçük Menderes).

Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia cited in the Book of Revelation. The Gospel of John might have been written here. It is also the site of a large gladiator graveyard.

Today’s archaeological site lies 3 kilometers south of the Selçuk district of İzmir Province, Turkey. The ruins of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy accessibility from Adnan Menderes Airport and via the port of Kuşadası.

Yildiz Palace and Gardens
The second largest palace in Istanbul, Yildiz Palace is set within large gardens and woodland and includes a complex of pavilions and a mosque. Within walking distance of the Conrad Istanbul hotel.

Dolmabahçe Palace
Built in the mid-19th century at the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the Dolmabahçe Palace is vast and located on Istanbul’s west shore of the Bosphorus. The palace is just a five-minute drive from the Conrad Istanbul hotel.

Topkapi Palace

Now one of Istanbul’s leading museums, the Topkapi Palace was the imperial residence of the great Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years until the reign of Abdülmecid. Its spectacular museum is famed for its large collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Within 15 minutes of the Conrad Istanbul hotel.

Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)
A vast labyrinth of little streets lined with over 4000 shops selling rugs, pottery, jewellery and countless other goodies. Within 15 minutes of the Conrad Istanbul hotel.

Maiden’s Tower

The Maiden’s Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931, when it was secularized. It was opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia  Turkish Kapadokya, Central Anatolia, largely in Nevşehir Province, in Turkey.

In the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians were reported as occupying the whole region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine (Black Sea). Cappadocia, in this sense, was bounded in the south by the chain of the Taurus Mountains that separate it from Cilicia, to the east by the upper Euphrates and the Armenian Highland, to the north by Pontus, and to the west by Lycaonia and eastern Galatia.

The name was traditionally used in Christian sources throughout history and is still widely used as an international tourism concept to define a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage.

Aizanoi

Aizanoi, a city that has many relics of universal value, was one of the most important cities during the Roman rule. Its status as a commercial road network had gained utmost importance.

Must Visit: When in Aizanoi, do visit the Zeus Temple, the Complex of Stadium Theatre, the Macellum and the museum of Kutahya.

Antalya Museum

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There are many popular historical places in Antalya – the most famous being the Antalya museum. One of Turkey’s largest, it has 13 exhibition halls and an open air gallery. This museum highlights the history of the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions. The magnificent display of artifacts makes the visit to this place worth every penny.

 Aphrodisias

IAphrodisias, the city of the Aphrodite (the Goddess of love), is one of the most impressive historical sites in Turkey. Explore the ruins, tour the museum, and to do any justice to the beauty of this place you will need to spend at least 3 hours.

Tip: Avoid visiting during winters, the frequency of buses is quite thin in this weather.

 Anadoluhisari

Anadoluhisari, a fortress located in Istanbul, was built by the Ottoman Sultan between 1393 and 1394. One of the best historical places in Istanbul, it is also the oldest Turkish architectural structure built in Istanbul and was converted to a museum during the 1990’s. Although the inner museum is not open to public, the outer walls are still accessible and are worth a visit.

The Blue Mosque

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One of the most photogenic structures and most famous historical places in Turkey, the Blue Mosque is like a social complex. It features a mosque, a madrasa, Sultan Resting Mansion, Turkish bath, a fountain, a hospital, Mekteb-I Sıbyan, rental rooms, and homes. On a visit to this most famous tourist attraction, one must not forget to pay a visit to ‘Arasta’, which is at the back of the museum and is surrounded by Mosaic Museum with shops selling souvenirs.

Alanya Castle

If you are planning to visit the best historical monuments in Turkey, it will be a shame if you miss the Alanya castle. Then a castle, now an open air museum, it offers picturesque view of the turquoise waters that flow alongside. This castle is surrounded by a four mile wall that features about 140 towers.

Tip: Don’t forget to shop in the tiny shops that boast of homemade knitting and sewing, and lamps!

Anzac Cove

The youngest amongst the historical places in Turkey, the Anzac cove – a site of World War I – was the main base for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) for eight months during one of the campaigns of the war.

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