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Antalya Author: admin Nov 17
The beautiful city of Antalya is located on the Mediterranean. It is a very popular holiday destination and the capital of this region. The area is because of its miles of sandy beaches estimated. The old town of Antalya is located for the most part on a steep coastline. The famous seaport located in the south of the city and adjacent to the long-Konyaalti beach. The city of Antalya was 158 BC by King Attalos II. Thus, she received the name Attaleia, which was later Antalya. The city of Antalya was successively by the Romans, the Byzantines and the Seljuk dominated. During the Byzantine period, the city of Antalya is a very important center for Christianity. After the Byzantine power had collapsed, so after 4 Crusade, there were the Knights Templar by the Romans with the city of Antalya belehnt. The confirmed both the papal legate, as well as Pope Innocent III. The city was actually owned by Aldobrandino. He is now in sources usually described as a privateer. It never succeeded him, his own dynasty justified. As Süleiman II.die besieged city of Antalya, Aldobrandino asked for assistance from Cyprus. Walter Montbéliard came to him with an army to help. How could he lift the siege again. The money for this war, he had, without further prompting the-throne treasury from the ward. He seems to be very fast in the Greek population of Antalya unpopular to have made. They rose up against him and called the Seljuk to help. One suspects that Walter had tried to take the place of Aldobrandinos to bring themselves to be rulers. So he tried it at a later date on the island of Rhodes. He proved as a newcomer from France, however, very little sensitivity. Later moved to the Sultan of rum Kaykhusraw in Antalya I. On. After he had mounted the throne (1210) negotiated with Hugo 1 Kaykhusraw 1st The trade agreement secured the future of the Cypriot selschukischen and traders in southern Anatolia. The Ottomans ruled the city until the 14th Century.

The city of Antalya today is the capital of the eponymous region. Since the year 1997, the Partnership for City of Nuremberg in Germany. From here, was also a tram cars over. The landmark of the city of Antalya is the minaret of the Yivli-Minare Mosque, located in the city center. It was the 13th Century by Sultan Kayqubad I. built. Meanwhile, the city of Antalya is a major tourist center. Nearby is also the Antalya Airport, as the focal point for tourists on the Turkish Riviera is. Here lie very close to the famous resorts Belek and Kemer. With a population census in 2000 the city had 606,500 residents of Antalya. It is the eighth largest city in Turkey. Here grow especially fruit and vegetables. The image of the landscape is heavily agricultural. Especially citrus fruits are grown here happy. It is expected here steadily rising numbers of visitors. This region is particularly so for Germans, Russians, Dutch and British popular.

According to a description of tourists is the Hadrianstor the only remaining gateway to the ancient city of Antalya as well as to the port. The wall then went right and left of the goal. This gate was in honor of a visit by Hadrian built. Only at 4 pedestals built with 3 decorated archways, can be found on the 2 sides do not lay down front. All in all, this object has less charm of a city gate. It more resembles the Roman triumphal arch. The 2 towers left and right are different. The left tower is reminiscent of the time of the Romans, the right recalls the time of Alaaddin Keykubat I. This gate was restored in 1959 quite burdensome.



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Alanya Author: admin Nov 17

The beautiful sandy beaches, you can see as far as the eye can see. A really beautiful mountain scenery, some very luxurious hotels, where you will be totally spoiled, energetic and very nice places to shop and to celebrate one finds in large numbers Moreover, there is much Attractions. Impressive is the already overwhelming hospitality of the people who live here. Longer need you actually not a really successful holiday in Alanya. The beautiful holiday centers such as Side, are also nearby. They have for the whole family is always just the right offer. The simplest give you an extensive overview of the rental car. This allows you to explore environs of Alanya. You can use the car at almost any point book.

In the town of Alanya himself fascinated here already some distance from the castle. It certainly worthwhile to visit this mountain. Enter eight points but you when you visit in the midday heat started running. The temperatures here in the summer very hot. And that is certainly no more fun. Even more had to unwary tourists from the local ambulance to be fetched. This is a real disgrace! For such an experience is the mountain and the beautiful view, you can enjoy up here, just much too nice. You better enjoy the wonderful view from the fortress. The numerous restaurants and cafes are particularly in the evening hours very popular. During the day you should look at the Kleopatrastrand visit. This name is because Cleopatra of her boyfriend this wonderful state got a gift. Their joy at that time must have been enormous. The beach is simply fantastic.

To take the time to sell is also worth a stroll through the market in Alanya. Every Friday found him right next to the bus station. It is advisable here to go the same morning. It is still cool and the goods are not already “aufgekocht.” A few Turkish words, you can not do any harm but you also find someone who understands German. Not to speak it with hands and feet. Fruit and vegetables you can find plenty here. Even cheese you can get. You get fish in the fish hall. Who likes in the confectionery, it should not be here in no case to hold back. The many small cakes and desserts taste just wonderful. The dentist will probably be the cold horror, as most Turkish desserts are made of sugar and sugar again. If you’re not so wild after his sweet, try it once at the bottom of the harbor. Besides the tattoo studio you will get probably the best doner kebab in the city. A small menu shows vividly (with photo) the delicacies that there are here. At the other end of the harbor to find the Simitworld. Simit are sesame squiggle, with all sorts of evidence can be and always wonderfully tasty. Try it just once. They are certainly enthusiastic. Besides the Simitworld find nice restaurants, on the water “swim”. Here is one way or the other hour on the evening certainly well spent.

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