Life over the Clouds: Pokut and Sal Plateaus
By Busra Mese Pokut Plateau Rize Pokut Yaylası, located at an altitude of 2050 meters, has been flooded by local tourists recently. You have to travel 21 kilometers to arrive at the plateau located in Çamlıhemşin district. Although the road is short,
Must-see Destinations in Istanbul
By Eren Kapti Istanbul is one of the great cities on earth. Over the centuries this city has been the capital of two grand empires. The Byzantine Empire started in the 4th century and lasted until the 15th century that’s when
Discover Amazing Turkey Black Sea
By Eren Kapti The Black Sea at the edge of Europe, surrounded by breathtaking coastlines. It has long been a hidden gem. Propane in the north and Asian in the South this region brings together six countries that couldn't be more
The Art of History; The Frescos in Sumela Monastery
By Busra Mese Sumela stuck to the traditional decorations of monasteries and churches. Some selected scenes from the bible are portrayed in the frescos. Additionally there are depictions of the life of Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and the apostles. OUR LADY
Sumela Monastery After the Foundation of the Modern Turkey
By Busra Mese In the aftermath of World War I, Sumela Monastery was abandoned following the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. In this period both Greek people and clergy members left the region. During this period, the monastery was quite
Sumela Monastery; The Pearl of the Black Sea
By Busra Mese A trip to Black Sea region is never complete without a visit to the stunning Sumela Monastery located in the borders of Altındere Village in the Maçka district, which is 45 km south of the city of Trabzon in modern Turkey. This magnificent
Panoramic Views of History: Cappadocia Castles
Built with the unique architectural structure of Cappadocia unlike the castles found throughout the country today, the Cappadocia castles attract a lot of attention. The most important of these castles within the tourism destinations are Uçhisar Castle and Ortahisar Castle.
The Harmony of Rock Formations; Cappadocia Fairy Chimney Valleys
In the Cappadocia region, there are many fairy chimney structures that are similar to each other but in different shapes. While some of these fairy chimneys became active living spaces with the carving of stones, some remained in their natural
Life in the Depths of History; Cappadocia Open Air Museums
The Cappadocia region is full of open-air museums. The presence of vast living areas in the region and the protection of these places due to their historical values resulted in many open-air museums. These museums are the areas where real
Mystery of History; Cappadocia Underground Cities
Underground cities in Cappadocia are known as interesting and mysterious tourism destinations of the region. In addition to the architectural structure of the underground cities, the lifestyle and mysterious legends inside make these places much more attractive. Currently, there are