The museum is located in the restored Ibrahim Pasha Palace that sits opposite the Hippodrome Square. The palace has an absolutely huge salon and ranks as the largest and most magnificent palace built by any of the grand viziers. The museum has a wonderful collection of Seljuk and Ottoman carpets, along with very valuable miniatures, calligraphy, ceramic artifacts, rahle (low reading desk), and an example of an Ottoman style seating group.
Located in very close proximity to the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul's Archaeological Museum has a marvelous collection that includes the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great. Actually Alexander was never buried in this tomb, but it received its name from the figures carved into its sides. These reliefs are done with incredible realism and depict Alexander's battles, and the hunt of a lion and a panther. Dating from 310 BC this wonderful artifact has reached us today in an untouched form. We can even still make out many of the colors on its carvings. The museum also contains other sarcophagi and columns dating from the Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods, along with countless busts of Roman emperors, among them Augustus, Tiberius, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and those of Diocletius, Arcadias and Alexander the Great.
Located in the northwestern area of the Aegean Sea, Gokceada ranks as the largest—in terms of land—of all of Turkey's islands. Its unpolluted waters and virgin lands draw both domestic and foreign tourists. Among the pine trees of various tons of green and the dense olive groves are nestled sacred springs and monasteries. Scheduled car ferries carry passengers to and from Gokceada from Canakkale and Kabatepe.
Altinoluk is as famous for its Pine Forests located just 2 kilometers distant from the city, as it is for its beaches and inexpensive accommodations. Those who are troubled by breathing problems often visit the Pine Forests (Cam Mahallesi).
Altinoluk has one of the world's highest concentrations of oxygen and is home to several natural and historical beauties.
Nestled within a forest of pine trees, Ayvalik offers a wide variety of tourism activities. The town itself is charming with its Roman/Greek Neo-Classical architecture. Typical Anatolian style Greek houses line its narrow winding streets. Almost fifty churches and monasteries can be found throughout the county of Ayvalik.
Benefiting from the unique climate of the Aegean, the seas attract divers during the four seasons of the year. With its fifteen separate diving areas, Ayvalik has become a center for underground tourism. Neighboring Cunda is especially suited for scuba diving. There are countless antique ruins to be seen in the areas in and around Ayvalik. Eight kilometers away from the town center is the 7 kilometer long sand beach, Sarımsakli Beach. Visitors to the beach can choose from a number of places to stay and can sample scores upon scores of seafood delights at the many restaurants off the beach.
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International surfing competitions are held here throughout the summer.Alacati is famous for its stone houses and its surf beaches. In recent years the restoration efforts have transformed Alacati into a truly eye-catching town.
Located twelve kilometers from Ephesus, the town of Sirince is renowned for its historical homes, vineyards and peach orchards. The settlement of this town goes back to the fifth century BC. The houses of Sirince are different from others in the region as they are two-story houses built in the kagir (stone, brick and timber) form with overhanging balconies. Their basements are used for kitchens and store rooms. The frames of the windows and the eaves are decorated with paintings and bird figures. The town has two churches, an elementary school with distinguishing architectural features, and almost forty monasteries. The town is also famous for its homemade apple, sour cherry, peach and strawberry wines.
Sirince is situated in the southern and eastern slopes of a bowl-shaped valley and is famous for its homes reflecting unique Aegean village style architecture.
Pamucak Located 9 kilometers from Selcuk and 6 kilometers from antique Ephesus, Pamukcak's pristine sea and golden sand beaches have earned it a Blue Flag rating. This area is especially suited to camping and water sports.
The home of the virgin Man/is located on the slope of Bulfcl, a hill that overlooks Selcuk. Following the death of Jesus, St. John moved to Ephesus, bringing Many with him. It is said that she lived in this house until she died at the age of 101. This home is now an important pilgrimage site for Christians.
Kusadasi is a pleasant port set on the shores of a luminous bay. The surrounding area descends step by step towards the most beautiful bay of the Aegean, which it dominates, and it looks as if it had been created especially for the pleasure of holidaymakers. A big marina satisfies all the needs of the visitors' yachts. The bars and fish restaurants are all in a position dominating the port. When you enter through the gate of the fort, the street on your right is the Street of the Bars. On this street you can find nightspots where all lands of music are played.
The highest point of this fort that was built by the Knights of Saint John in the early 14th century on the promontory separating the two ports is the French lower. The chapel made of collected material that is in the courtyard of the fort, is an elegant example of Gothic architecture.
The Bodrum Underwater Museum is located within the fort. Among the exhibits of the museum there are amphorae and jugs found underwater, the wreck of a ship from the Bronze Age, the Yassiada wreck and the artifacts found in the tomb of the Princess of Caria.
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