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Sakarya Hotels and Restaurants

Sakarya offers a wide range of hotels at the best locations set up – whether in the vicinity of Lake Sapanca, or on the beach or in and around the city centers. Accommodation is at a reasonable price and with very good ambience. Luxury hotels are rare, but if you look forward to a comfortable, clean and friendly . . . → Read More: Sakarya Hotels and Restaurants

Main Attractions in Sakarya

A “must see” is the Sakarya Museum, located opposite the railway station. Major Baha Bey, built in the museum. The ground floor has a service office and boiler room. The first Stock, the directors’ room and exhibition hall, where you can find the archaeological works of the Roman and Byzantine times. Ethnographic works, leather goods by Atatürk, weapons, items and jewelry . . . → Read More: Main Attractions in Sakarya

Sakarya

A mosque in Adapazari, Sakarya

Sakarya is a town and province of the same name in Turkey, located on the coast of the Black Sea. The Sakarya River feeds this beautiful place. The river formed a belt of estuaries in the province and the natural beauty is breathtaking. If you want to be surrounded by nature, history, tranquility and . . . → Read More: Sakarya

Inside Topkapi Palace

Just outside the Topkapi Palace, before you enter them, you see the fountain of Sultan Ahmet III – a beautiful Baroque structure. On four sides of the fountain are four valves in every corner and a “sebli` for the distribution of water to thirsty travelers. Then enter the first portal, or the Court of Murad II on . . . → Read More: Inside Topkapi Palace

History of Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace was built by Sultan Mehmed II, after he conquered Constantinople in 1453 The first palace he built on the grounds of the University of Istanbul, soon proved inadequate to the requirements of the Sultan `s management needs. So he ordered another palace on the grounds of the Byzantine Acropolis to be built, the Golden Horn, the . . . → Read More: History of Topkapi Palace

Inside Topkapi Palace, Continued

Your next visit will be the harem in the Topkapi Palace, which you enter by the second court.You must purchase a ticket to enter the harem. Limited number of visitors allowed in at a time force. You have reached the Divan odasi passport in the harem. This area as a transition between the public and the private part of . . . → Read More: Inside Topkapi Palace, Continued

Maiden’s Tower Hotels and Acoommodation

The Tower `s close location to the historical center of Istanbul, is an assurance that you have enough rated no problems in finding a reasonable accommodation. There are many hotels, but if your choice is quite simple and all you are looking for cozy comfort, then Tashkonak Hotel the perfect accommodation for you. The grandeur of the Bosporus . . . → Read More: Maiden’s Tower Hotels and Acoommodation

Location of Maiden’s Tower

The Maiden’s Tower stands on a small island in the Bosporus in Istanbul, between the two continents Asia and Europe. The island `s near location to the Uskudar district of Istanbul City (the Asian part of the city) makes it easily accessible.

Maiden’s Tower is just a short walk from the port of Uskudar. For those of you on . . . → Read More: Location of Maiden’s Tower

Maiden’s Tower Today

After the remaining private property as part of various empires – Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman – Kulesi Kiz opened its doors for the Civil about 2500 years after it was built. The present tower was been restored by the Bank Denizcilik (Turkish Marinary Bank) and even today it continues its services for the nation as a beacon, . . . → Read More: Maiden’s Tower Today

History of Maiden’s Tower

The history of this magnificent structure dates back to antiquity. Built around 419 BC. according to instructions of the Greek Commander Alcibiades, the original structure was a watchtower.With a near-complete overview of the Black Sea, guards were stationed at the Tower Clock at intruders and keep an enemy fleet.

In the 12th Century the Byzantine Emperor Komnenos converted this tower . . . → Read More: History of Maiden’s Tower