tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:38:28 +0000Where To GoIstanbulTurkey HotelsMuseumsAntalyaLife And CultureTurkish CuisineRestaurantsCaves of TurkeyIstanbul HotelsShoppingUsefull Phone NumbersChurchIzmirBodrumCappadociaUSEFULL LINKSAkdamarAnkaraConqueror's MosqueConstantinopleEphesusFatih CamiiHoly ApostlesKonyaTempleTourism Guidehttp://turkey4u.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger174125en-usnoTourism Guidenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-2911332641361414794Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:25:00 +00002011-04-06T11:25:58.099+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey HotelsThis 19th century Ottoman style Turkish Mansion situated in the heart of the ancient city is an embodiment of the authentic culture and history. Joining the tourism sector in 1998 this family run 25 room hotel offers its quests a friendly and cosy atmosphere. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Arasta Bazaar, and The Hippodrome are all within a five-minute distance. We welcome http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/yusufpasa-konagi-hotel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-8206127008957562739Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:25:00 +00002011-04-06T11:25:12.156+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey HotelsThe 5-star Eser Premium Hotel & Spa is located right on the coast, in an upscale residential area of Istanbul. The hotel offers outstanding facilities and luxurious accommodation. The hotel is 4 minutes from Tuyap International Exhibition Center and 20 minutes from Atatürk International Airport and CNR Exhibition Hall. Most of the beautiful and lavishly equipped rooms have a sea view, http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/eser-premium-hotel-spa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-60579920767626834Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +00002011-04-06T11:23:50.227+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey HotelsArt City Boutique Hotel is an independent, true family owned and managed hotel. Operating since december 2009, Art City has been transformed into a fine boutique hotel becoming very popular in Istanbul city and the old city of Istanbul. Art City Boutique Hotel is set in an exquisite location. It is situated exactly across the old city offering spectacular panoramic views to the http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/art-city-hotel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-6975875277936099776Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:23:00 +00002011-04-06T11:23:02.788+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey HotelsTucked away in the historic heart of Istanbul, just a short walk from Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, this hotel welcomes guests looking to experience genuine Turkish hospitality. Boasting a traditional exterior, Kaftan Hotel features 18 comfortably furnished guest rooms. Start the day with breakfast in bed. While you decide which attraction to visit first, the attentive staff can http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/kaftan-hotel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-3826034091505232863Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +00002011-04-06T11:22:01.472+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey Hotels"Ayasofya Konaklari"; a piece of art placed at the best location of history. The Ottoman boutique hotel trend in Turkey began with the construction of the Ayasofya Konaklari (previously named and well known as Pansiyonlari) by the Turkish Touring & Automobile Association in the 1980s, as perfect copies of the Ottoman mansions that once lined the narrow cobbled lane since 17th century.http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/ayasofya-konaklari-piece-of-art-placed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-9095450391748904432Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +00002011-04-06T11:19:36.093+03:00IstanbulIstanbul HotelsTurkey HotelsSULTANHAN HOTEL is opened now in the heart of Istanbul’s historical part in Sultanahmet. The building is used to be government house and restored as a “Boutique Hotel”, impressive large lobby around 400 M2 and 5.00 meters high ceiling. Lobby is decorated with Ottoman style textiles and 150 years old original historical wooden pieces. Spacious 20 Non-smoking, 20 Smoking, totally 40 guest http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/sultanhan-hotel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-215666842885048413Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:14:00 +00002011-04-06T11:14:25.155+03:00Where To Go It is said that "Surrounded by mountains with vineyards in the middle" and it really is ... With the Keşişler in the north and the south Munzurlar in Erzincan has a special beauty and a different kind of glory. Erzincan, Erzincan o beautiful ... Throughout the grounds there is sadness, separation and pain. Earthquake keep appearing have led to your evil fate. The main North Anatolian http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/erzincan-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-9176386174089759747Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +00002011-03-26T11:32:16.010+02:00CappadociaWhere To Go A Cappadocia visit should include a visit to the city Hacibektas. The town is located about 1 hour drive from Nevsehir. You take a local minibus or midibus of Nevsehir. Through trips to the north of the city Gulsehir your arrival in Hacibektas. About a quarter of people in Turkey belong to Islam-Alawi and Haci Bektas Veli is one of the leading personalities of this sect. Without a visithttp://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/hacibektas-cappadocia-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-4404673366905554430Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +00002011-03-26T11:28:50.746+02:00Life And Culture Recently, Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry held a conference in Chicago that illustrates a number of the most common treatments they offer European & American travelers, including but not limited to: Medical Tourism in Turkey has grown by leaps & bounds in recent years, competing with other destinations known medical tourism at the close of the first decade of http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/medical-tourism-in-turkey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-5761388323561315662Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:20:00 +00002011-03-26T11:20:03.568+02:00CappadociaWhere To Go Cappadocia, that is exclusive within the world and may be a marvel of natural wonders, is that the common name field within the provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde, Kayseri and Kirsehir coated in Central Anatolia. In the higher Myos amount within the Cappadocia region as a results of volcanic eruptions and Gulludag Erciyes Hasandag occurred within the region was an outsized plateauhttp://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/cappadocia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-8518169315527872681Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +00002011-03-25T09:11:48.816+02:00AntalyaTurkey HotelsLocated at Turkish riviera Antalya, 6 Km from the city center and 10 km from airport.26 rooms all with shower and toilet tv minibar. Indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar swimming pool. 200 metres to sea where you can find all kinds of water sports including surf,ski,boat parachute,etc.. Rent a car,change-exchange services,excursion, organization.. http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/tepe-hotel-antalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-825622293872126623Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +00002011-03-25T09:08:56.977+02:00AntalyaTurkey HotelsThe hotel Barceló Tat Beach & Golf Resort is located in Belek (Antalya) on the seafront of the Turkish Riviera. It is situated 800 metres from a golf course with 27 holes with excellent views of the sea and the Taurus mountains. The hotel has 7 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools and a Wellness Centre. Its spacious gardens, location and facilities make it the perfect option for families http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/barcelo-tat-beach-golf-resort-antalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-4888383528612293196Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:06:00 +00002011-03-25T09:06:36.744+02:00AntalyaTurkey HotelsHISTORY : Since years of 1800’s till now there are people lived in our mension and restoration start in 1994 finally in 2001 its start to serve as a Hotel. The HOTEL REUTLİNGEN HOF took its name, in the meaning of “Courtyard of Reutlingen” from The Turkish workers who live and work in a city of Germany name Reutlingen and they choosed most-frequently this place for to spend their holiday byhttp://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/reutlingen-hof-hotel-antalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-8830968791765665710Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:04:00 +00002011-03-25T09:04:22.106+02:00AntalyaTurkey HotelsHidden Garden 2.5 km away from the Kalkan beach, there a lof of olive and various fruit treesin our garden,and our hotel is a boutique hotel comprising bungalow houses. From our customers as a quiet, calm, peaceful environment. Village in the morning breakfast is served fresh to our customers in a garden. Restaurant Traditional Turkish appetizers with grilled meat, chicken, fish, And also http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/hidden-garden-hotel-antalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-5726492922954471021Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:55:00 +00002011-03-25T08:55:12.064+02:00IstanbulRestaurantsThe restaurant offers a menu and wine list to satisfy a refined palate. Breads are baked in a traditional village oven and where possible vegetables and fruit are from the kitchen garden. The owner, through long association with Anglo Saxon and Celtic cultures, has expertise in the field of single malt and blended whiskies. The Terraces are a must for a drink to admire the view and watch thehttp://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/biber-evi-pepper-house-assos-ayvacik.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-725063488973740236Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +00002011-03-25T08:54:45.558+02:00IstanbulRestaurantsHasanaki, the most famous fish restaurant in the whole region is on the beach, among the camping sites around Ayvacik. The name Hasanaki is a Greekized Turkish name Hasan. The restaurant is on the highway running parallel to the sea. If you are in the area it sure is worth a visit and for directions just ask anyone, almost everyone in the area would know it. People even drive 5-6 hours from http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/fish-restaurant-in-ayvacik-near-assos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-3046765156491607412Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +00002011-03-25T08:54:16.605+02:00IstanbulRestaurantsHaving just returned to the U.S.A. from a month in Turkey, I’m happy to report that all you may have heard about the excellence of Turkish Cuisine is true! In general Turkish food is tasty, varied, fresh, easy to like, amply portioned and above all moderately priced. There is, however, a noticeable similarity in the dishes prepared by many of the restaurants. A marvelous exception to this http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/gem-of-restaurant-in-sultanahmet-by-joe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-421045021317827192Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +00002011-03-25T08:53:33.142+02:00IstanbulRestaurants Turkish cuisine offers a great selection of dishes for the vegetarians so a dedicated vegetarian restaurant is not really needed for travelers to Turkey. The food is simply great and you may need a diet after you return home But if you would like to eat low fat vegetarian and you are on the most famous pedestrian (occasional traffic) street, Istiklal Caddesi, you may try a newly opened http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/vegetarian-caferestaurant-parsifal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-2773832069029100779Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:52:00 +00002011-03-25T08:52:28.388+02:00IstanbulRestaurantsSituated in the heart of mysterious and fascinating Sultanahmet, Blue House Restaurant is one of the places to visit in Istanbul for delicious Turkish & Ottoman cuisine. Located in a rebuilt Ottoman wooden mansion, it consists of three different parts: Sera Restaurant, Bahce Restaurant & Marmara Terrace Restaurant, serving splendid Turkish food in the opening view of historical http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/blue-house-restaurant-istanbul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-6552940811675214519Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +00002011-03-24T14:46:50.734+02:00IstanbulRestaurants Pradaoxally it’s not so easy to find a good restaurant in Sultanahmet. They are so many! And a lot of them are serving quite a tasteless food. Or quite expensive. Doy-Doy is an exception (I’am sure not the only one) - here you can try a real, delicious turkish food at inexpensive (for Istanbul) prices. If the wheather is good don’t http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/doy-doy-restaurant-istanbul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-692519567253288451Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +00002011-03-24T14:04:49.863+02:00IstanbulRestaurants This restaurant has one of the best views in Istanbul. It is a casual, typical Turkish fish restaurant located in Salacak right across the Boshporus from Topkapi Palace. As you may guess the sea of Marmara, the Old town, Topkapi Palace with its grandeur stands out in this scenery, especially at sunset. Reservation is needed to get the front tables facing this view. The view is not all this http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/huzur-restaurant-istanbul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-8533392777774308845Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:04:00 +00002011-03-24T14:04:02.863+02:00IstanbulRestaurantsAs our long time subscribers will notice, we have not talked much about kebap restaurants in Istanbul, a popular specialty of the Turkish cuisine. This time we have visited Kasibeyaz a restaurant facing the airport. A very famous stop for Istanbul dwellers, this restaurant attracts also many travelers staying in the hotel near the airport.  The hall is scaringly large and crowded: http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/kasbeyaz-restaurant-istanbul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-5926403093503370685Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +00002011-03-24T14:02:04.568+02:00IstanbulLife And Culture Golf was introduced to Turkey at the end of 1800s. The first golf club was founded in 1895 in İstanbul as “Istanbul Golf Club.” This club had a great role in introducing golf to Turkey. Izmir Bornova Golf Club followed this in 1905, Boğaziçi Bebek Golf Club in 1911 and Ankara Golf Club in 1949. These clubs were affiliated to Tennis Federation, founded in 1926.The first golf field was http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/golf-in-turkey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-2667904295093152875Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:25:00 +00002011-03-23T13:25:48.919+02:00Turkish Cuisine Ingredients: 670 cal (6 servings) 500 gr. fine bulgur (bulgur is boiled and pounded wheat, and available at Turkish groceries) 250 gr. Fatty ground meat 250 gr. minced mutton (not fatty) 1/5 tablespoon red pepper 1/5 tablespoon cumin 1 bunch parsley 2 tablespoons margarine 2 onions 500 gr. pine nuts 50 gr. currants 100 gr. walnuts (pounded) Salt Black pepperMelt the margarine in a saucepan, http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/meatballs-filled-with-spices-and-nuts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097675057999902170.post-6053129468236469966Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +00002011-03-23T13:24:07.608+02:00AntalyaCaves of TurkeyDuring blasting work for the construction of Alanya Harbour in 1948, engineers found the Damlatas cave. Today the cave is one of the town’s most popular attractions. The cave has a constant temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius and humidity level of more than 90 %. There are also stalagmites and stalactites which are several thousand years old. The climate in the cave is said to be http://turkey4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/damlatas-cave-antalya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0