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City in the Clouds

After 17 years of excavation the ancient city of Sagalassos is still being discovered. Teams of academics have been thrilled at the amazing discoveries on the site, situated in south-west Turkey. Nicknamed the 'City in the Clouds' due to its mountaintop location, Sagalassos was occupied from the times of Alexander the Great up to the seventh century and was an important Greco-Roman city.The vast excavation area includes the old city centre and teams from the Catholic University of Leuven have conducted urban and geographical surveys in the domestic and industrial areas.Plans for 2007 include...

27-07-2007 - read more...

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Turban Antalya Marina

Turban Antalya Marina is situated in the charming and historic old quarter of Antalya, away from the beautifully restored city centre. Also known as the Kaleici marina, the Roman harbour is circled by Ottoman houses and ancient ruins. It is one of Turkey's most photographed marinas because of its quaint appearance and tasteful blend of nature and architecture.Kaleici was the former inner castle of Antalya and is surrounded by two walls, most of which have fallen down. The inner wall encloses the harbour in a semicircle. As a result of restoration work, Kaleici has turned into a major tourist...

24-07-2007 - read more...

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Turkey is 'major winner' in tourism

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyTurkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations among German tourists, according to new figures published by Thompson Financial (TUI Germany). Bookings for holidays in Turkey have increased by 35 per cent this year, as more Germans seek Mediterranean escapes for their summer break.TUI Germany head Dr Volker Bottcher said Turkey was one of the major winners this year."After a weak year in 2006 we are now seeing a remarkable comeback by Turkey with growth in the number of guests currently registering some 35...

23-07-2007 - read more...

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More to Istanbul than meets the eye

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyTourists have more to discover in Istanbul than they realise, a report published in Today's Zaman has claimed.While most visit the major attractions, many miss less crowded jewels that are just as important to the city's history.To set the record straight, the newspaper has put forward some alternative sites to see.In first place is the Rustem Pasa Mosque, built in 1561 and known for its polychromic display of Iznik tiles. As it is still functioning, visitors should remember not to visit during prayer times, but entering an...

18-07-2007 - read more...

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Hot springs to tempt tourists

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyErzurum province in eastern Turkey is to become a hot new tourist destination with thermal springs as its main attraction, Turkish Daily News reports.About four million Turkish Lira (£1.5 million) is being invested in the development, with organisers aiming to create the largest ever thermal spa complex in eastern Anatolia in Erzurum's Ilica district. The current spa facilities are now out of date having been built some 50 years ago, but the restoration will create a modern and attractive new establishment.The mayor of...

17-07-2007 - read more...

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Britons flee rainy UK

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyTourist numbers to Turkey have increased over recent weeks because of Britain's washout summer, airline specialists report.Airflights.co.uk says the continuous bad weather has seen a surge in holiday bookings over the internet, with holidaymakers taking advantage of cheap flights and accommodation in Turkey and other destinations.Monday July 9th was the busiest day of bookings for Britons desperate to get away from the downpours and with more bad weather forecast until the end of the month, the trend is set to continue.This...

16-07-2007 - read more...

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New tourist choice in Dacta

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyOne of Turkey's most beautiful provinces has received a welcome tourist boost through the restoration of a 200-year-old windmill, the Anatolia news agency reports.Dacta in the Mugla province of Turkey has 19 windmills which were constructed in the 1800s and used to mill grain until the 1970s, after which they fell into disrepair.Following the restoration of one of the mills, however, local authorities in the area plan to improve the remaining 18 structures and open them as accommodation for tourists looking for a different...

16-07-2007 - read more...

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Turkey is the 'new tourism choice of Europe'

Nirvana International - Your reference point for Property in TurkeyTurkey's rise up the tourism charts has been noted by the US Student Operated Press, which says it is the choice for travellers to Europe.Turkey's clean beaches, new hotels, low prices, excellent food and magnificent historic and archaeological heritage head the list of reasons given for travelling to Turkey, which the magazine names as its top European destination.Over nine million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the first six months of 2007, a result which places Turkey in 11th place among the tourism countries of the...

11-07-2007 - read more...

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