Archaeological Sites in Turkey - Miletos

HD video of the ancient ruins at the archaeological site of Mileos, in the region of Caria, Turkey. In this clip: view of the Greek-Roman theater, the harbor, the Ionic stoa and more. Additional clips and photos Miletos and other archaeological sites in Turkey and the Mediterranean basin are available at www.sitesandphotos.com.

Architecture in Miniaturk in Istanbul Turkey

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Historical Sites to See on Turkey Holidays

Museums of Istanbul
If you take your holidays in Turkey in Istanbul, you won't need to visit the museums to get a sense of history, because you'll see it all around you. The city itself is full of amazing ancient streets and walls, towers and palaces. However, the Istanbul Archaeology Museum is a good value visit for Turkey holidays since it is not one museum but a combination of three: the main Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Museum of Islamic Art. There is an array of relics to see here: ottoman artefacts, a number statues, columns, and sarcophagi. The most well-known sarcophagus here is the one intended for Alexander the Great. Alexander was history's greatest military commander responsible for amassing a huge empire that included Turkey, stretching from Greece in the West to India in the east and south into Egypt.

Troy
If your holidays to Turkey take you near the western Turkish town of Çanakkale, you will be on the boundary of two continents, similar to Istanbul. Many people on holidays in Turkey come here on tours to visit the ruins nearby at Truva, which is believed to be the site of Troy. According to Homer's Iliad this is the site of the great siege between the Trojans and the Greeks, where the Trojan horse was used to sneak inside the walls. It's also the origin of the phrase "beware of Greeks bearing gifts." If you come here on your Turkey holidays you'll be able to see the Trojan horse that was used in the film Troy, starring Brad Pitt. It now features on the seafront of Çanakkale.

Ephesus
If you had taken your holidays to Turkey more than two and a half thousand years ago, you could have see one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" here, because this is the location of the Temple of Artemis, a symmetrical edifice with a triangular roof and pillars that could have been eighteen metres high. Although this wonder has been lost to time, you can see a miniature reconstruction of the temple in Istanbul's Miniature Park.

Luckily, the rest of Ephesus has survived the years much better, and is a well-preserved example of Greek architecture. This is a great place to visit on Turkey holidays as part of a guided tour, or for a day trip. You can wander along ancient roads, among classic Greek pillars and imagine that you were here when it was complete. Ephesus is also the site of the impressive Basilica of St. John, which was built to mark the tomb of John the Apostle, who wrote several parts of the New Testament.

Miniatürk
If you don't have time on your Turkey holidays to visit all the amazing historical sites that Turkey has to offer, you could visit them all at once in Istanbul. There's a park called Miniaturk which has reproductions of the major buildings you might visit on holidays in Turkey, as well as some from the former Ottoman Empire. A walk around the Miniaturk Park is no substitute for visiting the real buildings, but it is a fun display of what Turkey has to offer.

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Inside the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul Turkey - Pt. 2

Hagia Sophia (from the Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, "Holy Wisdom"; Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia) 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 the cathedral of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was the cathedral of the Latin empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1934, when it was secularized. It was opened as a museum on 1 February 1935. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture." It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building to be converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over. The Islamic features — such as the mihrab, the minbar, and the four minarets outside — were added over the course of its history under the Ottomans. It remained as a mosque until 1935, when it was converted into a museum by the Republic of Turkey.

Archaeological Sites in Turkey - Priene

HD video of the ancient ruins at the archaeological site of Priene, in the region of Caria, Turkey. In this clip: The Greek theater, the temple of Athena, the bouleuterion (council hall) and the Temple to the Egyptian Gods. Additional clips and photos of Priene and other archaeological sites in Turkey and the Mediterranean basin are available at www.sitesandphotos.com.

What to Do and See in Kusadasi, Turkey

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Kusadasi is a lively resort located about 56 miles from Izmir on the west coast of Turkey. With great beaches, restaurants, bars, nightlife, historical sites, shops, friendly people, great weather and much more Kusadasi is a wonderful place to visit.

The following are just a few things to do and see whilst visiting Kusadasi, there are far too many to mention them all!

BEACHES

Ladies Beach, Silver Sands Beach, Love Beach and Long Beach are ideal for just relaxing or enjoying one of the many activities on offer.

WATERPARKS

Aqua Fantasy.
Adaland.

SAFARI

Horse Safari - you can take a horse safari over the mountains to Pamucak where you can ride along the beach and even swim with your horse in the quiet waters here.
Jeep Safari - this is a fun day out when you can take in the surrounding area and have a lot of fun on the way!
Quad Safari - a great adventure riding on dirt tracks, the beach and sand dunes.

NATIONAL PARK

The National Park (Millipark) - located about 19 miles from Kusadasi. Here you can relax on one of the beaches, walk in the mountains, take in a spot of snorkelling and visit the Cave of Zeus which is situated just outside the park.

HISTORICAL SITES AND TOWNS

The Ancient City of Ephesus - Seluck - located about 20 minutes from Kusadasi, the town of Seluck has a castle, the Isa Bey Mosque, The Basilica of St John and a market here is held on a saturday. For the more adventurous you can sky dive from the airport here and enjoy magnificent views of Ephesus.

The Ancient City of Aphrodisias - located near Geyre, here you will find the ancient ruins of the Baths of Hadrian and a museum with some fascinating exhibits, including sculptures, statues and ceramics.

Pigeon Island - here you will find an old Byzantine Castle and museum. 

Sirince - located about 18 miles from Kusadasi this lovely little village has cafes and wineries where you can enjoy gozleme (traditional pancakes) and a glass or two of the locally produced wines whilst admiring the views of the olive groves and vineyards.

Kirazli Village (Cherry Village) - a traditional village with restaurants serving locally grown organic cusine. Once a year the village holds a cherry festival with stalls selling fruit and locally made handicrafts.

The Old Village of Doganbey - here you will find examples of ancient Turkish and Greek architecture, many of these buildings have been restored.

With hot summers and mild winters, Kusadasi enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, making it an ideal destination for your family holidays.

For a holiday where there is so much for everyone to do and enjoy, why not take advantage of one of the many holiday deals on offer to this fantastic resort.

Emma Healey is the co-founder and owner of holidayholiday.co.uk, specialists in holiday packages and last minute holidays to worldwide destination. Thanks for taking the time to read my article and be sure to watch out for more of my articles as I'm writing many travel blogs and have some great topics coming soon.