In order to preserve the rather rich cultural and historical heritage in Sanliurfa the foundation of a museum was given start in 1948. The artifacts which were dispersed were gathered together in a storage room in Ataturk Primary School and thus the nucleus of the first museum in Sanliurfa was constituted.
The museum’s construction started in 1965 in the Sehitlik district on an area measuring 1.500 sqm and in 1969 the museum opened its doors to v
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Konya turns on a show every December with the Mevlâna Festival, to honour Rumi, Islam’s greatest mystic poet.
Location: Sports stadium, Konya, Turkey
Dates: 10–17 December
Level of Participation: low – be mesmerised as the dervishes whirl
In the Islamic world the 13th-century Sufi poet Celaleddin Rumi, or Mevlâna (Our Guide), is all but considered a saint. One of the world’s great mystic philosopher
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Plan a Dogubayazit vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Dogubayazit locals.
Things To Do in Dogubayazit Mountain Ararat
Mount Ararat (Turkish: Agri Dagi) is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks: Greater Ararat (the tallest peak in Turkey, and the entire Armenian plateau with an elevation of 5,137 m (16,854 ft)) and Lesser Ararat (with an elevation of 3,896 m (12,782 ft)
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An important touristic site, possessing great natural, historical and cultural values, is Adiyaman, situated in the southeastern part of Turkey. At an altitude of 669 m, the land is mountainous, the extensions of the Taurus Mountains covering the northern side. T
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With its current spate of fashion days, could be Istanbul poised to become the new capital of the international fashion community?
The countdown has begun to Istanbul’s becoming a 2010 European Capital of Culture. All eyes, particularly in the European countries, will soon be on us. Nor would anyone deny that Istanbul is finally receiving the attention she has long deserved. While a flurry of preparations are under way in response to that attention, Ista
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Istanbul’s new address for contemporary art, Tophane is undergoing a transformation. For those who want to observe the process, now is the time.She’s late, and unfamiliar with the area... Now which street was that gallery on? She looks around for someone to ask and approaches a friendly looking quiltmaker, the only person who seems not to be in a hurry at this hour when the others have already lowered their shutters. “Excuse me, there’s suppos
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- 14 Dec 2009 06:05
- Twitter Account
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Fethiye is an ancient Turkish city originally known as Telmessos. Today, it is one of the most favorite tourist spots in Turkey.
Fethiye is situated 135 km southwest of
Marmaris. The place is a mesmerizing congregation of seaside views, sporting events and luxurious accommodation options. It is hardly surprising that
Fethiye is one of the most sought after travel spots in Turkey. Tourists will find in
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- 11 Dec 2009 11:55
- kusadasi
Located in the Aegean region of Turkey,
Kusadasi or the bird island is a visually magnificent and ideal spot for vacation. Like a beautiful painting,
Kusadasi boasts of a flamboyancy, which is contributed by the clear blue water, accompanied by expanses of sandy beaches and a bright summer sun.
With the glorious historical city of Ephesus standing beside it, the town of
Kusadasi is a heady blend of the ancient and the aesthetic and thus
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- 11 Dec 2009 11:55
- kusadasi
Located in the Aegean region of Turkey,
Kusadasi or the bird island is a visually magnificent and ideal spot for vacation. Like a beautiful painting,
Kusadasi boasts of a flamboyancy, which is contributed by the clear blue water, accompanied by expanses of sandy beaches and a bright summer sun.
With the glorious historical city of Ephesus standing beside it, the town of
Kusadasi is a heady blend of the ancient and the aesthetic and thus
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