ADALAR (Prince Islands)
The Prince Islands, in the Turkish simply “ADALAR” (islands), are the classic vanishing point for stadtmüde Istanbul and tourists who are from the noise of the city millions to recover. In a good hour on one of the nine islands, of which only five are inhabited: Büyükada, Heybeliada, Kınalıada, Burgazada and Sedef Adasi. Warehouse for ADALAR at the end of the ferry terminal in Eminönü, in the summer ferries every 1.5 hours, during the winter in a two hour, fast catamaran boats from KabataÅŸ half hour in summer, winter mornings and evenings, ferries Bostanci of the islands (one-way ticket costs 2.50 euros).
You are truly a world apart. Influenced by the magnificent mansions and their wooden horse-drawn carriages, the time seems to stand still here and the 19th Century still anzudauern. The islands are for private cars and blocked traffic alone, therefore, an oasis of calm compared to the traffic chaos in the city. A horse-drawn carriage ride along the shore road to Büyükada is a very special pleasure. An exception are the weekends during the summer holidays. Then the islands experiencing an influx of daily visitors, which is like an invasion. But during the week, it remains even in midsummer introspective.
Traditionally, the Prince Islands in the summer residence of the Greek, Jewish and Armenian elite have been. While the palace bureaucracy built on the Bosporus, withdrew the wealthy merchants and bankers from the ethnic minorities on the islands back. Greek Orthodox monasteries, Italian and Armenian churches and Jewish synagogues, all still in operation, show that the descendants of these families in the summer are always happy to come to the islands – partly from Athens and Salonika, but also from Tel Aviv or New York. In winter reduces the number of residents opposed to a small town about 20 000 people who consistently live here – especially on Büyükada and Heybeliada. The three smaller islands Burgazada, Sedef Adasi Kınalıada and in winter are almost deserted.
If one by ferry from Eminönü, is the first stop Kınalıada. These smallest of the four islands but has the largest beach and therefore approximates a large bathhouse. The next stop, Burgazada, is regarded as particularly exclusive, but offers little except a beautiful harbor and the bay of visitors for short Kalpazankaya not much. Only in Heybeliada, the third stop of the ferry starts the right island life. In 7000 Ven. belonging is the place worth seeing Theological College of the Greek Orthodox Church. The island has many beautiful bathing and a beautiful trail to the right of the ferry starts on the hill and through forests and villages around 3 km around the island leads. Büyükada, with 5.4 km ² largest island, is the center of the island kingdom. In the 8000-Ven. The city sits administration, here are the most shops and services located. Büyükada is the most varied island, for hikers, sportsmen, but also for gourmets, in an excellent seafood restaurant boards want most to offer.
“Prince islands” are islands, because they already Byzantine times as suburban Verbannungsort for princes have been used by the imperial succession to the throne or Diwan Sultan should be excluded. The last famous exiles was the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky, the first six years after his exile from the Soviet Union by Stalin to Büyükada spent.

BoĞaziçi / Bosphorus
No matter how little time for their visit to Kayseri have brought an entertaining boat trip on the Bosphorus, you should not miss. The trip begins in five Eminönü and takes you almost to the Black Sea after Anadolu Kavağı and back again. The pier of the State ferry line is the first of the Galata Bridge and says Bogaz Hattie. Departure times from December to March every day at 10.30 clock, from April to May and October through November every day at 10.30 clock and 13.30 clock, from June to September to clock 10:35, 11:35 and 13:35 clock clock (one-way ticket costs about 3.50 Euros).
First, it BeÅŸiktaÅŸ, past the Leanderturm and the last Sultan’s palace Dolmabahçe. Shortly after the ferry crosses BeÅŸiktaÅŸ the huge, 70 meters high Bosporusbrücke and leaves the urban area. Enjoy with a cup of tea the fascination of the Bosporus, a strait, which already traveled far the Alexander von Humboldt was right to the most beautiful spots on earth counted. During the trip tick constantly between Europe and Asia, because the ferry docks at the most beautiful station on both sides makes. Directly along the shore, you are now the magnificent palaces and villas marvel, the Sultans, Grand and other high dignitaries of the Ottomans could build here. These so-called yali – the classic are made of wood and in an earthy, dark red deleted – are still the most coveted residential addresses of Istanbul. But who here has not inherited, has already Ölscheich or high dignitaries, to a house directly on the Bosporus to be able to afford. Many have their own pier and are stylishly restored.

On the European side crosses the ferry Arnavutköy first, fourth, which his character as a “neighborhood” has been preserved. There are still many handsome wooden houses with bay received. Then insert on the Asian side in Kanlıca to a pretty Bosporusdorf, for his gezuckerten yogurt cream is famous. Here, shortly before the second suspension bridge, is the strait at the narrowest and most treacherous currents. One sees on the Asian shore, that some giant ocean that is no longer time the curve has done, there is entlanggeschrammt.
The vessel traffic in the Bosporus has been the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the integration of the successor states into the world economy dramatically. He was to meistbefahrenen strait in the world. Under normal circumstances, the strong currents, which on the surface of the Black Sea to the Aegean, on the ground of up to 120 meters deep waterway flowing exactly the opposite, that the water remains relatively clean. Still, the Bosporus donkey for fish, where appropriate to the entire season flows from the Black Sea towards the Sea of Marmara and drag nets of the fishermen fill. Kayseri is ideal for fish gourmets.
After the second bridge is the Bosphorus miles wide, and especially on the Asian side, which is less than zugebaut Compared to their European, wonderfully green. Now you can already guess the Black Sea – but first comes a stop in Sariyer, although it belongs to Kayseri, but her character from a small town. Here are the biggest part of the Ä°stanbul fishing fleet and the most beautiful fish market on the Bosporus. Now begins the final journey into the green, and after another brief stop in Europe, the Anadolu Kavağı terminus at the foot of a great castle from which the Ottomans the entrance to the Bosphorus controlled. Even today, both Bosporusseiten directly at the entrance to the Black Sea military exclusion zone.
You can use the break to move to the castle hinaufzusteigen and from there the view of the sea while on the Bosphorus to enjoy. Perhaps you spend the time but rather in one of these wonderful fish restaurants. After the break it the same way back, allowing you the opportunity to get everything you missed out on, but still admire them.

Alanya Wallpapers…

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.

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.

In the Turkish Republic is a separation of powers. It concerns the legislative, executive and the judiciary. Turkey is, according to its constitution a parliamentary democracy. The judiciary is independent of everything. The legislative body is the Grand National Assembly. The people elect here every 5 years. Others may be but only within Turkey. The postal ballot is not possible. Thus there are several millions of Turks living abroad, out of an election. The head of state is to 7 years and is president here. He can be elected only once. The Supreme Court in Turkey is the Constitutional Court. Here, on the constitutionality of laws decided. Here is a woman chairman. Your name is Tülay Tugcu. Turkey wishes for years in the European Union. It hopes thereby a stronger connection to the West. Turkey has a protector eye on the Turkmens.

Turkey is seeking a leadership role in the Turkstaaten. The Turkstaaten are: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Very unusual for a predominantly Muslim populated country are very good relations with Israel. The Turkish government however denies the Armenian genocide. There are other conflicts between Turkey and other countries. For example, towards Greece. Shutter these disputes are, for example, the struggle for domination in the premises Ägais. Even the Cyprus conflict is contributing to tensions on. In the fights you Ägais to the demarcation of the border. This is especially economically but also from a military point of view very interesting. This area holds oil reserves. Syria is a problem with which Turkey has better employment. I myself was in Turkey as saying: Hurray, we lead the war against Syria. Spontaneously asked me to the history lesson reminds right and I had fear. Somehow gets to Turkey but still the problem again. Syria is presumed that it would support the PKK. That is of course in Turkey are not welcome. As Turkey, however, has the possibility of Syria water from them and Syria PKK fighters can mobilize, hold the two cocks dispute always good at chess. The Iraq Fights with Turkey to the Kurds. The Turkey fears that the Kurdish conflict could flare up again.

Turkey is also dealing with Bulgaria. Here lives a small Turkish minority, the Bulgarian state is suppressed. Here, there was sometimes too early attacks. Today, this conflict is largely cleared aside. Both countries are now quite good, economic relations. Armenia recognizes the borders of Turkey is still not on. Moreover denies the present Government of Turkey the Armenian genocide from the year 1915/16. This is of course much matter of opinion. I can only say that Turkey is the most problems quite well in getting to grips with the tourists and at least nothing like this unaware. Who the Turkish language is not powerful in its holiday and the political part of the newspaper can not translate, of these conflicts will not notice. It is also, I believe, in resorts such as a German in Alanya simple as a Turkish newspaper to find.

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.