The resort cities of Turkey - the best places for recreation
Ancient cities of Turkey are of interest fortourists thanks to the preserved monuments of the historical heritage of different eras. Many travelers begin their voyage through the territory of the former Ottoman Empire with a visit to Istanbul. But especially attractive resort towns in Turkey, located along the picturesque Aegean coast, where tourists can see the ruins of Pergamon and Troy, Miletus and Ephesus, Didima and Prienas. Thanks to the development of tourist infrastructure, travelers will be able to choose an excellent hotel on the Aegean or Mediterranean coast, and then combine leisure on the beach with exciting excursion programs that allow you to see the amazing masterpieces of architecture.
Russian tourists are most often chosen forrecreation such cities in Turkey as Antalya and Alanya, where there are many places of night entertainment, discos and clubs, restaurants of Turkish and international cuisine. Alanya is famous for its sandy and large-sized beaches, and tired of relaxing on the beach, travelers will be able to go to sightseeing. These include the Red Tower and the Alan Fortress built in the 13th century, the ruins of the Roman city of Justiniano, the ruins of ancient Siedra and the shipyard, and a stalactite cave.
Considering the best cities in Turkey for summerrecreation, it is possible to single out the town of Side, located at a distance of seventy kilometers from Antalya and often called the "open-air museum". The resort is famous for its sandy beaches along the coast with restaurants and hotels, casinos and cafes, as well as interesting sights. The old part of the city is surrounded by well-preserved city walls, and inside the historic quarters you can go through the city gates, next to which there are two powerful towers.
Among the attractions is a fountain"Nymphaeum", the ancient agora, which in ancient times is a slave market, restored Roman baths. Behind the walls of the resort town is the famous cemetery "Eastern Necropolis", the ruins of the temples of Athena and Apollo, the picturesque waterfall of Managwat. And if you want, travelers can go to the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos located in the outskirts of Side.
If you are not attracted to the major cities of Turkey,you can go to the nearby resort of Antalya Kemer, which until recently was a small fishing village. It is located on the site of Ancient Lycia, and its territory can be inspected during short walks.
Sights of Kemer belongs toYoruk Park ", the design of which resembles the ancient parking lot of nomads, and visitors will be able to watch the work of the masters and dine at a restaurant in the form of a yurt. Tourists will also like the park "Moonlight", where there is a dolphinarium, small shops and golf courses. During the rest in Kemer, travelers will be able to go on excursions to the burning mountain of Yanartash, to the ancient cities of Demre and Phaselis, to the island of Kekova.
Choosing cities in Turkey for winter holidays, you canpay attention to Bursa, located just thirty-five kilometers from the resort of Uludag, where excellent conditions for skiing are created. Staying in Bursa, tourists will be able to combine skiing with sightseeing times of the Ottoman Empire. It was built in the XV century, the Green Mosque, located near the temple of the Mausoleum of Mehmed, the tomb of Gazi Osman, medieval caravanserais and many minarets. To feel the national flavor of Bursa, you need to go to the Charshi area, where in the eastern bazaar you can buy the finest lace, silk products, luxurious fabrics and all sorts of souvenirs.
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