Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Göcek is a town in the province of Muğla in southwestern Turkey. It is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea, in the Gulf of Fethiye. The most important feature that distinguishes Göcek from other port cities is its calm coves and its sea decorated with magnificent islands. Thanks to these unique features, Göcek …
Eisriesenwelt cave is one of the largest ice caves in the world and is a fascinating place with its natural formations. Eisriesenwelt, known as “World of Ice Giants” in German, is a limestone and ice cave located in Werfen, Austria. It is located about 40 km south of the city of Salzburg. The cave is …
Zeus Altar is a dazzling place with its historical importance and unique view, located in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. It can be easily reached by walking a path that takes about 10-15 minutes from the entrance of Adatepe Village. This area offers a very pleasant experience with the view of Edremit Bay, Ayvalık Islands …
The village of Matmata is an underground village located in the southern part of Tunisia. Matmata, where people of Berber origin live, is built on a mountainous terrain and the architectural style of the houses is quite interesting. Houses in Matmata are created by digging large pits underground and rooms are added to the artificial …
Hadrian’s Wall is a stone embankment that divides modern England in an east-west direction and was built during the Roman Empire. The wall is the most famous of all the borders of the Roman Empire and is one of the most popular tourist attractions today. It also has cultural significance for the British. This ancient …
Çarpanak Island; It is an island located in the northeastern part of Lake Van, near the Çitören Village of the city of Van. The island stands out as a magnificent island with its white beaches and turquoise water. Çarpanak Island, which was part of a peninsula centuries ago, took its present form with the rise …
The Pantheon temple, built during the Ancient Roman period, is located in the Piazza della Rotonda area and square in Rome. Pantheon is derived from the Latin word “Pantheon” meaning “temple of all gods”. The temple was designed and built as a temple for all gods. This is an extremely rare practice in Ancient Rome. …
Located in the jungle of Sariska region of India, Bhangard Fort is located between the cities of Jaipur and Alwar. Remains of what was once a fascinating kingdom, the castle was built by the then ruler for his youngest son in 1573. However, local legends state that the reason for the collapse of the kingdom …
Glastonbury Tor is a hill and sanctuary in Somerset, England. Located 3 kilometers southwest of the town of Glastonbury, the hill is famous for its mythological legends and historical significance. The peak of the hill is connected to the island of Avalon, which is mentioned in the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. …
The month of Ramadan, the sultan of eleven months, has always been greeted with great enthusiasm as one of the months rich in spirituality. The Qur’an, which is a guide for guidance for people, shows the right path, and is the clear proof of distinguishing between right and wrong, was revealed in the month of …
Virgins Monument is a monument located in Maltepe district of Istanbul province in Turkey. The monument was built in 1953, 50 meters off the Sureyya Beach, into the sea. The monument is known for a dome placed on six pillars and a statue of Venus in the middle. However, the statue inside the monument was …
Kırklar Mountain, located right next to the Tigris River, is not actually a mountain, but a high hill dominating Diyarbakır. This hill, which is flat like a tray, has an important place among the people of the region. Right next to the hill, there is the Ten-eyed Silvan Bridge over the Tigris River. Kırklar Mountain, …
Huanglong Valley; Located in northwestern China’s Sichuan province, it is one of the natural wonders and is famous for its magnificent scenery. Huanglong means “yellow dragon” in Chinese. From a bird’s eye view, Huanglong resembles a giant dragon shining in the sun with its scales. The area is named after the legend that a yellow …
Located in southwestern Japan, the island of Aoshima is a fishing village inhabited by hundreds of cats. The island was home to so many cats that it became known as “Cat Island”. However, this is not the only cat island in Japan. There are more than 10 cat islands in the country. Cat islands are …
the White Nile River; It is the largest river in South Sudan and also one of the most important rivers in East Africa. The marshland formed by the White Nile River in South Sudan is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the world. The marsh is located in the southeastern part of South Sudan. …
After the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş, 11 provinces suffered great destruction. However, the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Complex, a work of Mimar Sinan, survived all earthquakes without any damage. Finally, it was not damaged in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Hatay. Therefore, the complex is currently considered safe enough …
The recent earthquake disaster in our country has caused great damage to historical structures that make up an important part of our history and have preserved their existence for thousands of years. The Southeastern Anatolia Region is home to important historical structures dating back to the earliest known periods of human history and carried to …
Antakya’da bulunan Habib-i Neccar Camii, Türkiye’nin en eski camisi olarak kabul ediliyor. Ancak Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremin ardından birçok tarihi yapı gibi tarihi cami de yıkılmış ve büyük hasar görmüştür. Cami, Anadolu’nun ilk camilerindendir. Havadan çekilen görüntüler caminin enkazını gösterirken, aynı bölgede bulunan tarihi Yeni Hamam depremde hasar gördü. 7. yüzyıla tarihlenen caminin avlusunda 19. yüzyılda …
Eastern Express is a touristic train journey that takes approximately 26 hours from Ankara to Kars. Touristic Orient Express plays an important role in terms of both tourism and transportation. The Eastern Express, preferred by thousands of people every year, passes 7 cities and offers nature views and a fun journey experience. It is one …
Adıyaman province, which is the common heritage of Mesopotamian civilizations; offers a rich choice for history, culture and nature enthusiasts. With its history dating back to 4000 BC, there are unique artifacts for its enthusiasts and take visitors on a journey through time. The city is famous for its unique natural atmosphere, which has been …