Sirince Village of Izmir, Şirince Köyü, İzmir

This village's old name is 'Ephesus on the Hill'. People believe that the village was founded Aydinogullari time. According to another viewpoint, it was founded by the Greeks under Ottoman rule in 19.century. This village became empty with the liberation of Izmir in 1924.  Turks evacuated families from Selanik  settled to the village. All houses in the village is different from other villages to the architectural structure built of brick, multi-window, and two storeys. Balconies are the suspended type of balconies. Window frames and eaves of the houses are decorated with paintings and bird motifs. There are two churches and two schools in the village. These buildings have architectural features. Tourism is the main source of income of the village. In addition, grapes and peaches are grown. Most importantly, international wines (fruit wines) are produced. It's reputation is already beyond the boundaries of Turkey.
 

Kekova-The Sunken City, Batik Sehir Kekova, Antalya City, Turkey

Kekova is an island which is very close to the Kalekoy ( ancient Simena city ) and Ucagiz ( Ancient Teimioussa city ) . Kekova dates back to the 5th Century. The Kekova region has its share of ruins from Lycian civilization. Lycian civilization had founded very famous cities like Patara, Olumpos, Sidyma etc. Most of them were destroyed and damaged due to earthquakes and weather conditions. Similarly , Kekova region was damaged by a series of earthquakes over the centuries. The ancient cities were submerged six meters below the sea level. As you cruise down the sea, you can see the ruins of buildings and walls under the water. It is still amazing and attractive. You can sense the glory of ancient civilization.Apart from these, Kekova is famous for it's Turquoise beaches. There are a lot of beautiful hotels and residences in this area. It is one of the most famous holiday destinations. 

Amazing Turkish Meatballs

In Turkey, there are nearly 300 hundred kinds of Meatball. Turkish name is “Kofte “. The most famous are Akcabat Meatball ( Trabzon city's meatball), Inegol Meatball ( Bursa City's meatball) , Grilled Meatball, Icli Meatball ( South East Region's Meatball) etc.

Main ingredients are the mince, bulgur ( cracked wheat), spices and bread crumb. It is served with airan, salad and pilaf. In every city of Turkey, there are numerous meatball restaurants. You should taste amazing Turkish meatballs.

Istanbul University, Istanbul Universitesi, Beyazit, Istanbul

You can read the history of Istanbul University in this link: http://www.istanbul.edu.tr/english/history.php

Simit-Savory Roll Covered With Sesame Seed

It's turkish name is Simit. Simit is one of the most delicious brekfast foods in Turkey. It has been eaten with cream cheese. There are Simit shops in Istanbul and in big cities of Turkey. Also, you can see many mobile simit sellers in every cities of Turkey . There are many kinds of Simit in Turkey. It changes according to the region and city .

An Old Building at Sultanahmet District of Istanbul

Trabzon Plateaus, Dumanli Trabzon Yaylalari

The perfect combination of nature and of life.

Menemen

Menemen is one famous breakfast food all over the Turkey.  Main ingredients are Eggs, tomatoes, onion and pepper. Many restaurants include the menemen in their brunch menus in Istanbul. You should make breakfast with menemen with amazing bosphorus scene at one of the restaurants in Bebek coast of Istanbul.

Old Fountain from Ottoman Period/ Beylerbeyi Distric of Istanbul