Cities & Towns

Edirne, the Ottoman Capital

Friday, 01 May 2009 00:00

Edirne lies on the Bulgarian and Greek borders at an intersection with Turkey where it is the first city you come across en route to Istanbul. It is in a way a forgotten city in terms of its importance as it was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, which stretched across the Balkans and beyond. This is a beautiful city full of historic mosques, ancient bridges and the former palaces of the Sultans.

Last Updated ( Friday, 01 May 2009 16:52 )

Adana on the Fertile Plains of Cukurova

Tuesday, 14 April 2009 00:00

Adana has to be one of Turkey’s most dynamic cities. It lies thirty kilometers from the eastern Mediterranean coast and is known as the entrance to the fertile Cukurova Plain, the biggest expanse of flat, bountiful land on the south eastern side of the Tauru...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:41 )

Konya, the Citadel of Islam

Tuesday, 14 April 2009 00:00

Originally known as Iconium, Konya lies on central Anatolian plateau and is one of the largest cities in the country with a population of over 1.4 million. Its reputation as one of the more traditional religious centres of the country, lead to its nickname as ...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 April 2009 15:49 )

Green and Pleasant Bursa

Sunday, 05 April 2009 00:00

This delightful city lies in the north west of Turkey near to the Sea of Marmara. It is home to over 2.5 million inhabitants and its Turkey’s fourth largest city. It is a cosmopolitan metropolis often referred to as Yeşil Bursa, which means Green Bursa beca...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 April 2009 17:04 )

Izmir, Birthplace of Homer

Tuesday, 31 March 2009 00:00

İzmir, lies on a beautiful gulf on the Aegean Sea. It is Turkey’s third largest city and after Istanbul, it’s most important port. This vibrant, modern coastal city once known as Smyrna is home to almost three million people. It has a beautiful hot climat...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 April 2009 17:31 )

Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010

Tuesday, 31 March 2009 00:00

Undoubtedly one of the greatest cities in the world, Istanbul's long, rich history straddling several empires is evident everywhere. There is so much to see and do here that a week, let alone a weekend is rarely enough time to sample all of the cultural and re...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 19:40 )

Capital Turkey, the Delights of Ankara

Tuesday, 31 March 2009 00:00

Turkey’s capital Ankara is the second largest city in the country after the former capital Istanbul. It has a population of 3.9 million and lies at the heart of the country in Central Anatolia. This bustling student town and administrative centre has a cosmo...