From "Turkish Riviera, the Turquoise Cost" magazine
The ancient city of Ephesus that is an hour away from Izmir (Smyrna) is the
most well known archaeological site of Turkey. It is on the way between Izmir
and Aydin and can be reached on the exit of Selcuk. The site is within
walking distance from the center of Selcuk. Tourists of almost all
destinations on the Turkish riviera have the possibility to find a daily tour
to Ephesus site.
One of the most important attractions in the ancient city is the Library of
Celsus, built in AD 135 by Gaius Julius Aquila (a consul) to honor his
father's memory, Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus the Governor of Asia
Minor. The building was intended to be used both as Library and as the tomb
of his father.
The Library was to house 12,000 scrolls, and as a tomb for Celsus, which was
a great and special honor at that time as it wa... (more)
From the Turkish Riviera Magazine
If you ever go to Antalya, within the historic city walls of the city you
will see a minaret not of the usual kind, as it is a brick minaret decorated
with dark blue mosaics and has the look of eight flutes melted together into
one. It is thus called Yivli Minare or Fluted Minaret and it has been the
symbol of Antalya city for many years and also a logo of Turkish tourism as
its photo has been for long years on posters advertising Turkey abroad. This
is also because the minaret is in the very center of the old city and can be
seen almost fro... (more)
From "Greek Isles in the Summer" Magazine
Crete is an island of traditions, and is much different than the other parts
of Greece. It is a big island and there are many attractions to find just
know them in advance and watch-out for them. One of those attractions is
certainly the Cretan Wedding tradition and if you happen to come across on a
wedding, especially in the villages do not miss it.
I came across a wedding at Anogia village on the heights of Crete island,
where a wedding is some very special event. At that village guests and
villagers get dressed up and parade thru the... (more)
From the Turkish Riviera Magazine
Gumusluk is a traditional fishing village on the Bodrum peninsula in the
south west end of the Aegean part in the Turkish riviera. Bodrum or the
ancient city of Halicarnassus of Caria is a well known center of tourism
and yachting. Bodrum peninsula is also well known for the lovely bays and
coves with the suitable and very clean waters for sailing and swimming.
Gumusluk, some 25 km away of Bodrum is a peaceful village to relax and is
also a place offering opportunities for walking. The shore-line of the
village have sandy beaches and plenty of ... (more)
From "Greek Isles in the Summer" Magazine
I haven't been yet on the island of Samothraki but I have watched it from far
away many times. When travelling to Thessaloniki Greece back and forth I have
stoped at Alexandroupolis city which is the main port to Samothraki ferries,
and the island stands gray in colur in the far distance. Also when I go to
visit Imbros or Gokceada island in Turkey the island shows almost the same
sillohouette but this time the view is from the south side. Eleni who is my
cousin living in Thessaloniki and works for EPESTH, the Voleyball Federation
of Th... (more)
Vasil Kadifeli is a retired computer applications development programmer and manager who has worked for some of the largest banks in the Turkish financial sector. Currently he is engaged in traveling, painting, music, and cooking, in short he is trying to enjoy his life. He has visited many of the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, and almost all parts of the Turkish Riviera, or the Turquoise Coast as it is also called. These are his favorite places to be. He is also a fanatic of Ulitzer and believes Ulitzer will be the number one content management website in the world. 
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