In the vicinity of Denizli, Pamukkale is located. Pamukkale is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Turkey and therefore one of the most popular destinations in Turkey. The hotels are mainly in Pamukkale wellness.
His name was the place through his Kalkterrassen that look as if they were completely covered by snow.
The terraces are over millennia by calcareous thermal sources and now a major tourist attraction, the terraces are on the list of World Heritage by UNESCO.

The thermal springs cause the heating of individual small pools on the slopes. From the hot springs water flows kalkhaltiges on each terrace steps down. If the hot water cools, stores, the allegation contained lime on the levels, like a stalactite cave.

To have evolved over the millennia, many small pools formed by the water and catch it over the edge to continue to let go. The farther the water away from the source, the more it cools itself.
Therefore, the water in the basin various different temperatures. The ancient Romans came to Pamukkale, in order to reach the hot springs to relax, to relax or to several complaints (such as rheumatism) auszukurieren.
From the Roman era were also the ruins on the site. Beautiful is the play of color in Pamukkale in varying light during the sunset.

Ancient city of Hierapolis
The city of Hierapolis is in Greek called the Holy City. Yet little is known about their history, their origin. One thing is sure, without the sources here would never be a city emerged. To 190 BC created by today’s Pamukkale Eumenes II of Pergamon. Here, the Roman bathing two thousand years ago originate in Asia Minor found. The city had estimated 100,000 inhabitants.

Marmorkapitelle point to the importance of Hierapolis out, it was the center of the Kybelekultes, the veneration of the great Mother Earth. Also the thermal water was because of its curative effect revered. The remains of nymphaeum can guess the size: A widely visible fountain. The theater of the city is the best preserved venue in Asia Minor and offered some 15,000 spectators.

Hierapolis, an ancient spa, where nature and art to complement the best. Until now the place has none of its fascination ever.
Even though the city, like an old Kybelekult allegedly shows probably already existed, the oldest evidence comes from the 3rd Century BC, when Antiochus II through newly created, as well as its neighboring city Laodikeia on Lycus. Older urban tracks are covered by Travertinschichten.

Through earthquakes, the city was destroyed 17 AD, but then in extended form rebuilt. In the first and second century, thermal baths, fountains, theaters and temples. From this era also the numerous tombs and graves in the vicinity (necropolis).

All the buildings survived the war between the Turks and Byzantines until they 1334 by an earthquake completely destroyed. From 4 Century AD, it has become a Christian center. The reason was that in the years 80 AD one of the apostles of Jesus, St. Philip, was murdered here. The church father Papias of Hierapolis was here in the second century bishop.

Ramparts
After 5 Century AD, the city was in the west, south and east of the city walls. The largest part of the walls are destroyed.

The great Roman plant
Today, the complex only by massive walls and some vaults have been preserved. The inner part of the bath was made of marble. The plan of the bath is just like the other Roman baths.

The remains of the bath are from the 2nd Century n. Chr.und are now partially used as a museum.

Theater
It is a building that is on a hillside anlehnt. The construction work began after the earthquake from the year 60 AD and ended the year 206 AD The theater has 50 seats with 8 stairs. A Diosomaia, which is in the midst of Cavean, committing one to two pages with vaults. Between the pillars and statues are behind the stage are inlaid marble.

Laodikeia
The city was in the south of Lake Çürüksu (Lycus) built. Ancient sources report that the city between 261-263 BC by Antiokhos II was built and the name of his wife Laodikeia the city council.

Laodikeia is I. century. BC is the most important and famous city of Anatolia. Large works of art come from the city this time. The Romans made this city the center of Kýbyra (Gölhisar-Horzum) Conventus.

The buildings of Laodikeia The Grand Theater is located in the northeast of the ancient city, according to the terrain, it is in Roman style. The stage is totally destroyed, the seats of the guests and the orchestra are well preserved. It is about for about 20,000 persons.

The small theater small theater located northeast of the large theater. According to the site is also in Roman style. The scene (stage) is completely destroyed, the Cavea and the orchestra is partially destroyed. It is about for about 15,000 persons.

Stadium and gymnasium are located in the southeast of the city. The additional construction of the stadium and gymnasium together form a single unit. 79 AD after the stadium was built and is 350m long and 60m wide. The amphitheater has 24 seats. The most part is destroyed. The Temple of Zeus Temple of Zeus liegtt pillars in the east of the road, between the small theater and nymphaeum (monumental fountain).

The large church is located in the south of the pillars road. Only the carrier is well preserved. The main entrance is in the west of the church.

In the beautiful mountainous region, there are resorts with good beaches. They are not as well known as places on the Mediterranean but beautiful. The most important places are, for example Kilyos, Sile, Giresun, and Ordu. The accommodations are usually quite simple. Kilyos is a small quiet seaside resort not far removed from the Bosporus to the Black Sea. The place has a very good swim. He has in recent years as a destination for the Istanbul population popular.

The place Sile lies about 50 km away from Istanbul. The local settlement was already inhabited in the Stone Age. Wind and rough waves are here. The flow of the Black Sea is not dangerous. Since the’80s this holiday settlements were built. Outside of Sile find white sand beaches. Especially recommended are the fish dishes. You get them sometimes directly on the boats of fishermen. Go to Sile, it found its way to many Gözleme stalls. Try it once Gözleme. I consider myself a good cook, but I just do not get Gözleme out so well. They are particularly delicious with cheese and our children love them with Nutella. Good against the thirst is Ayran. Great in pots are cooked corn on the cob. Also very tasty. The city of Ordu is the capital of the province of Ordu. The city is picturesquely in a beautiful little bay. It has around 110,000 inhabitants. Here grows a dense forest. The mountain overlooks Boztepe everything. The landscape is mainly for the hazelnut gardens and forests known. The main industry here is the hazelnut production. The town lies on a fairly long beach section. This also leads along the highway. From here to reach the cities of Samsun and Trabzon. Another city of Giresun is here. The city has nearly 84,000 residents. It is the seat of a university and the pace of TV broadcaster.

Attractions are here for example: The Giresun Adasi, the Anıtı Topal Osman, the Giresun Kalesi, Dokuzgöz, Kulakkaya the Belediye plajı (beach), the Espiye Kalesi (Castle Espiye), and much more. The very interesting scenic road connects the cities of Samsun and Trabzon each other. In Samsun found only a few references to the historical past, the city of Samsun but played an important role in the history of Turkey. The city of Samsun is a very important industry as well as commercial city in this region. This is particularly tobacco grown and processed. The University of the city makes the city the center of education in this region. In the city of Trabzon, however, the ruins of a Byzantine fortress, as well as many other old buildings are bestaunt. The Sofie Church in Trabzon was during the 200-year reign of genes comma built. Around 54 km from the City of TRABZON away from a monastery in the 14th Century. It was the Virgin Mary and is situated at 300 meters altitude in a cliff. It is known for its beautiful murals known. The Turkish Black Sea coast is among tourists not so well known, such as the Turkish Riviera, it offers surprisingly often, however much Attractions. My tip: Get someone here to help the Turkish talks. Usually you can not expect that the people speak English.

The Turkish Riviera is considered by most tourists visited very happy. It is one of the typical holiday destinations with plenty of sunshine and good food. The Turkish Riviera stretches from the Antalya province in the west to the Cape in her Anamur East. Here you will find anywhere really crusader castles and other evidence of the very troubled past. Amid the province of Antalya, which is in the east of the city of Alanya after Kalkan up in the West expands, lies on a cliff the beautiful city of Antalya. It has a marina and excellent hotels. The city is really ideal as a starting point for excursions such as the ancient Greek cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side. In the town of Antalya itself can the mosques Kesik Minar, the Hadriantor and Yivli Minare as well as the Roman tower Hidirlik Kulesi visit.

In the west of the city of Antalya, near the town of Kemer, one finds a Village Club Mediterrane. Each cottage is on the combination of flair turkish designed with Western demands.
Before the Hellenistic city of Perge walls is a particularly well-preserved Roman amphitheater. Here you will find a Triumphal Arch, an agora, and a thermal spa. In very impressive amphitheater from the 2nd Century Greek tragedies are still shown. In the north of the city lies the magnificent Roman aqueduct. In the town of Side, a rather lively resort, you can almost intact ancient Greek city walls to see. There is also a fountain, a theater, 2 Agoras and the Roman baths. The city of Alanya, one of the most popular resorts on the Mediterranean, lies at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains.

It is located directly below a Seljuk Citadel. The tour leads along the coast by boat along the cliffs and beautiful hidden coves. By a Citadel with three walls has a great view. Probably the world’s largest reptile park, the EKO-Park near Tekirova is since the year 2005 for the public to visit. In this park, at the moment is 50,000 square meters in size, it can be a variety of different snake species, frogs, turtles and giant lizards as well as many types of cacti, medicinal plants and exotic trees to admire. Continue toward the east to get to Anamur. The cityscape is a cliff lying on a Byzantine castle dominates. Incidentally, I have nowhere as many water turtles seen in the moat. Before louder turtles, you can see almost no water. The museum presents this historic city finds the various archaeological sites of this region. A tip from me: Enter no more shorts, it resembles a running the gauntlet and is not really a pleasure.
Please note that the distance between Alanya and Anamur is very unfallträchtig. This is not last in the monotonous road mostly soporific effect on motorists. Follow the trail continues, so you come sometime after Mersin
The ancient port city of Mersin has been built on old foundations. In Mersin you can feel very clearly that less tourists go on holiday. With his English skills you can not often shine. Further east lies the city of Adana. It is a center of the cotton industry. The bazaar, as well as the crusader castles and the Hittites settlements here are very worth seeing.

The ancient Ionia is considered one of the cradles of modern Western civilization. At the beautiful and incomparable scenic coast are small resorts as well as very important excavation sites. Among others were the remnants of the major Homeric Troy found. The various ruins of this once-important town Pergamon, which today bears the name of Bergama, lie south of Troy. Especially worth seeing here are the Athena and the Temple of Trajan. It is also interesting to Zeusaltar, a theater, a gymnasium, an acropolis, the Asklepion, a museum and an ancient basilica made of red bricks.

The beautiful port city of Izmir is the 3rd largest city of Turkey. This very modern city lies in a bay. It is surrounded by hills rising. In this city was once the famous Greek fortress Smyrna. Some earthquakes as well as a large fire, the settlement almost completely destroyed. As a witness of time left, for example, are on the mountain Pagos lying old citadel, from the 4th Century. You can also here the wonderful view over the city. You can see the Gulf of Izmir and a Roman Agora. The pillars of the Agora are very well preserved geblieben.Auch the statues are worth to be visited.

The place Çesme has excellent beaches, a fortress dieaus the 15th Century, as well as hot springs. They are only one of the many reasons to find his getaway. The beautiful port city Sigacik, the ancient ruins of the Ionian city Teos as well as the beaches of Akkum lie between the towns of Izmir and Çesme. The ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus lies at the foot of Mount Pion. Another attraction are the Grand Theater as well as the Celsus Library. They are now restored, you can also Serapis temple, the facade of Hadrian’s Temple, the beautiful port street, the Agora, an old gymnasium and a stadium visit. Meryemana is probably the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located in the vicinity of Ephesus. One finds it in a very small valley on the mountain Bulbul Dagi. The beautiful ruins of Priene, Didyma and Miletus (formerly Oracle important sites) are also very interesting. They lie just near the resort of Kusadasi. He has really excellent sandy beaches to offer. This site also offers a starting point for many excursions to the surrounding environment.

Going further into the Southwest as one encounters on the coastal town of Bodrum. Here lies the birthplace of the historian Herodotus. Bodrum is the foundation of a tomb of King Mausolos. The imposing mausoleum, was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. St. Peter’s Castle dominates the skyline of Bodrum today. It dates from the 15th Century and is very well known. Take a look here for an interesting trip to the Greek island of Kos. In the promotion, visit the beautiful city of Marmaris. He is surrounded by pine forests. Nearby is the small fishing village of Datca. This village should you have visited. Further south lies Fethiye. The famous resort is situated in a bay. Even the rocks of the Lycian tombs, you should visit. Nearby is Öludeniz, a lagoon with crystal clear water. It is under protection.

Asia Minor or Anatolia, is part of the Republic of Turkey, one of Southeast Asia counts. Cyprus is often also expected to Anatolia. The area of Anatolia is 757,000 km ². It makes around 97% of territory from. This represents about 2% of the whole of Asia. In the south, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to Anatolia. In the north, however, lies the Black Sea. West to find the Ägais in the north and west of Anatolia, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. Since 1930 the population has nearly quintupled. Today it consists primarily of Turks, Kurds and the Turkish members of other tribes. For the religions of Islam clearly dominates. Around 98% of the Turkish population belong to him. The Christians, however, are in the minority. Only about 0.2% committed to this belief. In 1910, there were still about 20%.

As a boundary between continental Europe and Asia has been ever since the Bosporus. Here lies the city of Istanbul. Istanbul is since the year 1970 by approximately 2 million people to around 12 million inhabitants to grow. The “city on the Bosphorus” is due to the intercontinental Straits divided into 2 parts. The one is European and the other part is Asian. The two parts are covered by a very tight ship traffic and 2 bridges linked. In 2009, the construction of the sea under the railway running through tunnels planned. The 2nd Straits to Anatolia, the Dardanelles. They lie between the European Gallipoli peninsula and the region of Troy and Canakkale. Are considered geologically but also Asia and Europe. The climate is strongly influenced continental. There are hot and dry summer and very cold and snowy winter.

In the east, temperatures often drop to minus 30 degrees. Sometimes they are even lower. Anatolia can be divided into eastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, the Mediterranean region, the Black and Marmara region. Eastern Anatolia is geographically the largest and regarded by the population of view the smallest of the 7 geographical areas of Turkey. It has an area of 163,000 km ² and represents approximately 20% of the territory dar. His official title is Dogu Anadolu Bölgesi. Central has a surface area of 151,000 km ². It is the 2nd enjoy the largest Turkey. Southeastern has a surface area of 75,000 km ². It is the second smallest of the 7 geographical areas. Officially, the name rings Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi, which translates Southeast Anatolia region means.

The Turkish Mediterranean region is also a geographical area of the country. The region represents approximately 15.4% of the national territory It is one of the most visited regions in Turkey. The Black Sea region represents approximately 18.1% of the national territory It is the 3rd largest region of Turkey. The Marmara Region has an area of 67,000 km ². It is the smallest but most populous of the 7 areas of the country. The official name of the Marmara region is Bölgesi, which translated means Marmara region. It represents just 9% of the territory dar. Of all the regions are the Marmara and the Mediterranean area for the most popular tourist regions in order to spend their holidays.

The exact composition of the Turkish population is not exactly evident. While the census ethnicity was not identified. Was determined, however, the mother tongue. Very controversial is the exact number of Kurds. They are probably the largest minority in Turkey. In Turkey, live about 70 – 80% Turks, 20 to 30% Kurds, Arabs, Zaza, Albanians, Tscherkessen, Georgians as well as several other small communities. Information on the population of Turkey are not always as reliable. Especially for older people are the birth dates are often wrong, because in Turkey earlier children only have been where it was just time. For younger people, these data are rarely wrong. Since the founding of the Republic in 1923 the population grew rapidly. 1927 lived in the country around 14 million people. In 2003, however, there were already nearly 70 million population growth has recently slowed down much.
Turkey is now on equal parts of emigration as well as an immigration country. From the Balkans, Greece, Iran, Middle East, Central Asia, Crimea came after the fall of the Iron Curtain emigrant in the Republic. Even the lure holiday paradises in the Mediterranean many foreigners who settle here, or at least a part of the year here want to spend. On the other hand, many minorities have already left the country. Among them are mainly Kurds, but also Greeks, Jews, Zaza, as well as Jesiden million Turks, for there is no prospect in this country see. The population of Turkey is very young. The average age of the population is at 27.3 years. This is not least at the high number of children and adolescents up to 14 years. Basic health care is provided by the state. However, the private hospitals for the tourists preferred. The supply in the hospital does not quite as well as in Germany.
The average life expectancy of a man is 66 years for women, it is at 71 years. Since the founding of the Turkish Republic is sought, the position of women in society continue to improve. In Turkey, women may choose longer, as in Germany. Since 1930, this is allowed. Since 1934 women can also be selected.
In 2004 a law was adopted, the so-called “honor killings” with a life imprisonment sentence punished. Previously, when such killings are often mitigating circumstances be claimed. All in all, I feel Turkey as a very safe country. It is particularly promising for the safety of the tourists did. You meet anywhere without police are somehow to feel disturbed. The high penalties fulfill their meaning. They are often truly dissuasive. Thus, it is often not crimes. But what in Turkey is still present, although this becomes less and less, nor publicly denounced, is corruption. In Germany, one would deal with 50 € you at a vehicle control in the license sets, ridiculous, in Turkey keep this in front of the alcohol control. But this is obviously not officially admitted. Functioning, but it usually does so.

Turkey is in a total of 7 regions. The regions are the Marmara, Aegean region, Black Sea region, Mediterranean region, Central, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. Here you can find significant differences between the various regions identified. The division into 7 regions was predominantly based on similar climatic features. That is also the landscape as well as the land of the territories in the region are very similar. Each region is distinguished by its climate but also through their land. Also important are the location, the vegetation, fauna and the Erdbeschaffenheit. So it is crucial to whether the ground is rocky, or can be easily managed. 4 of 7 regions were under the seas bordering the Black Sea, Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara named. The remaining 3 regions were named after the location. Thrace is located west of the Bosphorus on the European side. Here is the river Meriç a natural border with Greece.

In the east of the Bosporus to find the Marmara region. The Marmara Sea separates Europe from Asia and the Aegean Sea from the Black Sea. In the Mediterranean, you will find the Dardanelles. They lie on a length of 60 km. Lies directly on the Bosporus Ä°stanbul. Here is the landscape of forests and hilly or at least covered by bushes. The very fertile arable soil in the east in a steppe landscape. The millions of Bursa is a spa and very famous for its sulfur and hot springs. In the Aegean region is heavily agricultural land use. The very hilly landscape stretches from the west coast between Çanakkale to Bodrum. This region on the coast is one of the best-developed regions of Turkey. Here not only cypress trees and vines but also the landscape. You’ll also find many ancient buildings. For example, Troy, Assos, Pergamon, Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, and Didyma Euromos.

The Black Sea region is the northern coastal area of Turkey. This region is a mild and humid climate characterized. The landscape is very mountainous and heavily forested. Here thrive tea, tobacco, corn and hazelnuts. Zentralanatolischen in the region of Tuz Gölü salt lake and a large mountain chain. It soars in some places over 3,900 meters into the sky. Cappadocia is situated further east. The tourists visit like this place because of his tuff. Here you can find many Wohnhölen rock and a church. Inneranatolien is overwhelmingly dominated by steppe landscape. The region is very dry. In the area around Tuz Gölü is the desert-like landscape. The agricultural use in this region of the country is not as strong as in the rest in the area around Tuz Gölü is the desert-like landscape. Particularly wheat, barley and fruit are grown here. He is very hot and dry summers and cold winters.

The Mediterranean region in the north of Taurus and in the east of Amanosgebirge framed. Here are most of citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, peanuts and especially cotton. Southeastern is considered the oldest cultural region of Turkey. The Taurus Mountains characterizes this landscape. Here are the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Here, wheat, barley, grapes, olives and pistachios grown. For agricultural cultivation will be along the Euphrates and the Tigris more than 22 dams built.

Turkey, officially called Republic of them, moreover also Turkey or to Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyet is a country in Asia.  Around 97% of the area of the country belong to Asia. Only about 3% belong to Europe. War of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded. Incidentally, this is a name you should remember. In almost every major city has a monument to the founder of the Turkish Republic. Negative comments about him you should refrain. Turkey is a secular state, which means a holiday in this Muslim country actually, is for the tourists hardly represents a switch, because he is from the other faiths hardly noticed something when he does not want. Secularism is the founder of the State of Mustafa Kemal “Ataturk” back. He was highly anxious, Turkey, following the example of Europe to modernize.
A good example of secularism in Turkey are the schools. While in Bavarian schools often to see the cross, may in the whole of Turkey in a school no headscarf worn. Even the religious education is a private event with which the school has nothing to do. The Turkey extends over 2 continents. Anatolia, which is the Asian part of Turkey is, claimed about 97% of the area of the country. The European part is located in the west. Thrace, as the name, covers around 3% of the country. At Anatolia, most Germans prejudices. Did you know that even the great coastal resorts such as Bodrum or Antalya Anatolia belong?

The borders of Turkey have a length of about 9,850 km. These assets were approximately 7,200 km from the sea framed. In the west of the country to find the Aegean Sea. Here are cities such as Izmir. The nearest airport is located here in Antalya. In the north of the country lies the Black Sea. Here lies, for example, Samsun. This region is known for its black tea as well as all annual hazelnut harvest. Turkey has a total of 8 borders with neighboring states. Here one finds in Greece (in the long term for many other tourist plays an important role, because a day trip to Greece is the visa for Turkey easily extend), Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Disputes between Syria and Turkey and to provide for tension. In the tourist regions to get them but nothing with and abroad will also take nothing for fear tourists might stay away. Tourists respond to such messages are always sensitive, but believe me, nothing really gets you in and feels in Turkey is always safe.

The north of the country, however, is a case for itself. It lost only very rarely tourists out. The region is earthquake-prone and not really nice to Turkey holiday. Earthquake in Turkey are, however usual. However, if you already gets panic, was reassured. The last earthquake I have a circulatory disorder kept, so it was unspectacular.

The Turkey is still considered to be cost-effective alternative to sun destinations such as Spain or Dubai.

Thermal and therapeutic springs
Ciban (Yavansu Venus) Kaphcasi: 4 kilometers southeast of Kusadasi. The waters are good for skin disorders.
31 icmeleri: 300 meters south of the Tusan Hotel.
Güzel Camli Kaplıcasi: Located at Güzel Qamli beach, south of Kusadasi.
Kemer Kaplicasi: 4 kilometers south of Kusadasi. The waters are good for stomach and intestinal disorders.
Dilek Peninsula National Park
This extensive park is a veritable paradise of natural beauty that one may visit on the Aegean coast and it contains an interesting collection of flora as well as coves and beaches, and picnic spots. It is an ideal place for walking tours, recreation, and water sports. The park is located 28 miles from KuÅŸadasi and may be reached by highway or by sea.