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2007-11-10
Number of points: 62
Location: Turkey
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In addition to the State Pavilions at Yildiz Palace, the compound includes a series of pavilions and a mosque. It was completed by Abdulhamit n at the end of the 191h century. Facing St. Sophia stands the supremely elegant, six-minaret, imperial Sultanahmet Mosque. Built between 1609 and 1616 by the architect Mehmet, the building is more familiarly known as the Blue Mosque because its interior gleams with a magnificent paneling of blue and white Iznik tiles. During the summer months an evening light and sound show both entertain and inform. The cascading domes and four slender minarets of Suleymaniye Mosque dominate the skyline on the Golden Horn's west bank. It is considered the most beautiful of all imperial mosques in IstanbuL The Basilica of S1. Sophia, now called the Ayasofya "Huseum. is unquestionably one of the fIDest buildings of all time. It was built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century 
Yalova is 70 km. distance from of y"al~va, the relaxing resort area complexes. J'o, pay, Yalova is an i}nportant port city, the southwestern part is the theimal in Turkey to take the curative waters. In Termal, there's a wonderful panoramIc view of the entire Termal center from the top of a hill overlooking the city 
The cafes of Tophane offer a good place to stop for refreshment. The western suburb of Cekirge has been known since Roman times for its warm, mineral rich springs. Many modem hotels have thermal bath facilities and you can also visit the old Hamams (Turkish Bath). Uludag is the largest winter sports center in Turkey and offers a variety of activities, accommodations and entertainment. Thirty-six kilometers from Bursa, the slopes are easily reached by car or cable car (sky lift). December to May is the best time for skiing, although the area, which is a national park, is well worth a visit at any time of the year, for the lovely views and wonderful fresh air. Canakkale 
Gelibolu Peninsula Historical NationalPiiik was established tohonQI, ". the 500, 000 soldiers who gave their lives on Gelibolu also known as Gallipoli. In 1915, Mu~tafa: Kemal, commander of the Turkish army, led' a successful call1Piligp..to driye oUtlb'e allied powers from the area. The park includes memorials, monuments, cemeteries, the natural beauty of the Ariburnu Cliffs and Tuz Golu (Salt Lake). The beauty of the green hills, sandy beaches and blue waters provides an honored resting place for the soldiers who bravely fought and died in this historic battle. You cannot help but sense the heart of the Turkish nation in the special spirit of this place. Homer immortalized Truva (Troy) in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. Archaeological excavations have revealed nine separate periods of settlement and the ruins of city walls, house foundations, a temple and a theatre. A symbolic wooden Trojan horse commemorates the legendary war. The ancient harbor of Alexandria-Troas was built in the 3rd century B.C. St. Paul visited here twice, and on his third missionary journey, he continued 
high, milky white, foaming water rushes " powerfully over the rocks. Next to the waterfalls shady tea gardens and restaurants make the falls a pleasant, cool resting spot, especially welcome after a day of sightseeing. You can take a delightful boat trip up the Manavgat river to explore this lovely area further. Side, one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey, was an ancient harbour whose name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, many shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract throngs of visitors. There are numerous cafes and restaurants with a view of the sea, and the shops that line the narrow streets selJ typical. 
high, milky white, foaming water rushes " powerfully over the rocks. Next to the waterfalls shady tea gardens and restaurants make the falls a pleasant, cool resting spot, especially welcome after a day of sightseeing. You can take a delightful boat trip up the Manavgat river to explore this lovely area further. Side, one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey, was an ancient harbour whose name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, many shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract throngs of visitors. There are numerous cafes and restaurants with a view of the sea, and the shops that line the narrow streets selJ typical. _________________ вєη вιя ησктαℓıк ¢üмℓє ∂єğιℓιм кι; | |