Saturday, February 28, 2009

Kaleiçi Konyaaltı Beach Kesik Mosque Alanya Castle Alanya-Red Tower Manavgat Falls Aspendos Side Kaş Kalkan Fethiye-Köyceğiz Patara Kalkan

Kesik Mosque The mosque, Seljuk Period piece of art was previously constructed as Panagelia Church in the name of Virgin mary by Byzantines in the 5th century AD and turned into a mosque by Şehzade Korkut , son of Beyazıt II ( 13th century AD) and a minaret was added to the building.
Alanya Castle The old castle is situated at the heights of the remainder of Alanya. It is approximately 250 meters above the sea level and here the landscape is breathtaking.
Alanya Castle The old castle is situated at the heights of the remainder of Alanya. It is approximately 250 meters above the sea level and here the landscape is breathtaking.
Alanya-Red Tower Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat conquered Alanya after a long siege of five years and commissioned the construction of the Kızılkule for the defence of the Alanya Shipyard.
Alanya-Red Tower Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat conquered Alanya after a long siege of five years and commissioned the construction of the Kızılkule for the defence of the Alanya Shipyard.
Manavgat Falls The Falls 3 kilometers north of Manavgat, Antalya has the same name with the township. It composes a worth to see panorama with its high flow on a wide area although it falls from an amazing height.
Manavgat Falls The Falls 3 kilometers north of Manavgat, Antalya has the same name with the township. It composes a worth to see panorama with its high flow on a wide area although it falls from an amazing height.
Aspendos Aspendos can be reached with an asphalt seperated from Antalya – Manavgat road. The city which is one of the richest cities is found on two hills , one big the other small , 8 km east of Serik where the Köprü brook coming from the mountains reaches the plains.
Side Side, 7 km away from Manavgat and meaning “pomegranate” in Anatolian language is a historical settlement. Side which according to historicians was founded in 1405 BC has been established on a peninsula.
Kaş Kalkan Since the city was established on top of the old city of Antiphellos in Central Lycia there not much remains that survived until the present day.
Patara Patara is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities of Lycia, as it was already known by the Hittites as Patar.
Patara Patara is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities of Lycia, as it was already known by the Hittites as Patar.
Patara Patara is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities of Lycia, as it was already known by the Hittites as Patar.
Patara Patara is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities of Lycia, as it was already known by the Hittites as Patar.
Kalkan Kalkan is a small, lovely port and a peaceful place of holiday. Once called 'Kalamaki' , it was given the Turkish name Kalkan after the Greeks had left following the exchange of population of 1925.
Kalkan Kalkan is a small, lovely port and a peaceful place of holiday. Once called 'Kalamaki' , it was given the Turkish name Kalkan after the Greeks had left following the exchange of population of 1925.
Kekova Located on the Turquoise Coast, Kekova is the most scenic area in Lycia. Kekova is a set of picturesque islands, bays and small ancient cities that the blue voyagers love to explore.
Kekova Located on the Turquoise Coast, Kekova is the most scenic area in Lycia. Kekova is a set of picturesque islands, bays and small ancient cities that the blue voyagers love to explore.
Kekova Located on the Turquoise Coast, Kekova is the most scenic area in Lycia. Kekova is a set of picturesque islands, bays and small ancient cities that the blue voyagers love to explore.
Kekova Located on the Turquoise Coast, Kekova is the most scenic area in Lycia. Kekova is a set of picturesque islands, bays and small ancient cities that the blue voyagers love to explore.
XANTHOS The ancient Lycian city is located near the village of Kınık on a hillside in a gorgious natural site overlooking the Eşen river. Xanthos (ksantos) long remained independent until it was taken by the Persians: according to Herodotus, the warriors of Xanthos showed an extreme bravery killing their wives, children and slaves entrenched in the burning citadel.
Kekova Located on the Turquoise Coast, Kekova is the most scenic area in Lycia. Kekova is a set of picturesque islands, bays and small ancient cities that the blue voyagers love to explore.
Fethiye-Köyceğiz Fethiye , the “untouched virgin of the land of lights'' stands on a cove within the Fethiye Bay where big and small islands are scattered in the sea and is surrounded by pine trees in the back. It descends towards the sea from the rock tombs and the castle through Karagözler.
Kaş Kalkan Since the city was established on top of the old city of Antiphellos in Central Lycia there not much remains that survived until the present day.




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