October 25, 2007

Spain, At First Sight

Spain is the third most visited country. Each year over 45 million tourists came to see the beautiful monuments and sights. If you are planning to go to Spain, read the article below to learn where you must visit.


Torre de Bujaco, the Bujaco Tower is one of the places that must be seen. It's 25 meters tall. And it's also called the "Clock Tower". Muralla de Avila, the walls of Avila city, is 2516 meters and surround the city of Avila. It has 87 towers and 9 gates. These buildings seem so fascinating, so if you're willing to go, check out the hotels in Spain from now.













Hotels in Barcelona seem very nice and they have great prices. In Barcelona, one of the most popular place is Sagrada Familia. This Roman catholic basilica was being built by Antoni Gaudi. It's told that while the architect was looking his gorgeous building, he was crushed by the tramway and dead. And the building wasn't completed after this tragedic event since 1882. La Boqueria is a large market but it's the most popular market in Barcelona. It's open at 8 a.m and it's visited by so many tourists. In this market vegetables, fruits and fishes from all around the world are sold. Gothic Quarter is the center of Barcelona. It has so many small streets surrounded by the old roman buildings.















After visiting Barcelona, there it comes the capital city, Madrid. So don't forget to check out the hotels in madrid. In Madrid you must visit Prado Museum which is one of the largest art gallery in the world. It has a collection over 10.000 art works. Next to the museum visit the botanical gardens. And finally don't leave Madrid without visiting the Royal Palace. It's the offical residence of His Majesty. This palace is one of the finest palaces in Europe.

You Must See This Beauty

Have you ever been to Turkey? The meeting of continents, Asia and Europe. If you are interested in history and different cultures , if you like shopping, if you like night life, if you like beach life, if you like eating and drinking, then you'll find so many things to do in Turkey. First visit the video below and then decide when you can come.

October 19, 2007

You Must Visit Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman emperors had lived, is now one of the most magnificient monuments in Istanbul, being visited by thousands of tourists coming all over the world. Located directly behind the St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace was the nerve center of the Ottoman Empire. Built by Mehmet on Istanbul's first hill, overlooking the confluence of the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara, the sprawling, eclectic compound reflects no one particular architectural stamp. It was elaborated on by every new sultan according to need. The Topkapi Palace consists essentially of three distinct areas, namely the Outer Palace (or Birun), the Inner Palace, (or Birun), and the Harem, which are further broken down into various avlu or courtyards connected by gates. Over 50,000 people lived and worked on the palace grounds, making it a veritable city within a city, replete with dorms for various craftsmen, gardeners and guards, all with their own distinctive color-coded garb for easy identification.

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October 17, 2007

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October 15, 2007

Pamukkale, The Natural Wonder


Pamukkale

With its very rare travertines, the Hierapolis has a different beauty in every season. The theraphetic waters of Hierapolis are being used since the Romans. By running down the edge of a plator, the calcerious waters laden with salts have formed magnificient formations like cataracts and basins. These formations are the main attractions for the visiting tourists. The area which is consisted of the travertines and the remains of the ancient hierapolis city is a very important center with its historical value and novel structure.
HierapolisThe remains of the ancient city Hierapolis which had been founded by the Legendary Pergamum king in the name of his wife Hiera lies scattered around Pamukkale. The ancient city is one of the important centers of Christianity though it is believed that St Philippe was martyred here.

Temple of Apollo

The temple is situated next to the sacred cave called Plutonium. A wide flight steps leads to the sanctuary. The temple which measures 20x15 m carries the traces of Hellenistic period.

Aphrodisias

The city has taken its name from Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. It is constructed around one of the most famous temples dedicated to the goddess. The aphrodisias city which is very well preserved and famous with its school of sculpture is a great touristic attraction today. The white and blue colored marble quarries situated to the north of city was the main reason for the sculpture school foundation here. Archeological excavations revealed that the school also had very remote visitors. Additinaly, Aphrodisias has generated other works of art in other subjects like literature, science and philosophy.


City Walls, City plan and the Temple of Aphrodite

The city walls of the Aphrodite Temple is 3.5 km long. On the city walls, there are the remains of a castle which is roughly circular in shape having some towers and 4 main doors. The aphrodite Temple which only 14 columns remained standing today was the focus point of the city in the ancient era. Unfortunately after the most parts of the building had been converted to a Christian basilica in the 5 c A.D., the information related to its former condition that reached today is very limited. The walls of the naiskos was pulled down and at the sides were shifted, additional walls had been constructed to the north in order to build two aisles.
TetrapylonThis decorative gate, the most glamarous symbol of Aphrodisias dates back to mid of the 2. century A.D. It has got 4 columns at 4 sides and the real entrance is in the east.At the front there are fluted very beautiful columns in Corinthian order facing to the main street on the north - south axis. The broken pediment of the west columns is decortaed with a hunting eros relief.

Museum of Aphrodisias

In the museum where statues, busts, reliefs, sarcophagi, medusa and animal figurines were exhibited.

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October 2, 2007

Listen To Heal


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