TRAVEL SOUTH EAST OF TURKEY

“Oriental” will be your first thought when you see the buildings and the historical places. Even though the vibrant atmosphere, this section will give a great mysterious feelings o you. These lands were called as a “garden of Aden” and you must have more then 4 gigabyte memory-card for your camera. How many time can you see the heaven?

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT SOUTH EAST OF TURKEY?

» UNESCO declares Mt. Nemrut as World Heritages.

» The First University in History is in Harran, Turkey

» Tarsus is the birthplace of St. Paul the Apostle.

» The first church built by man (St. Peter's Church) is in Antioch (Antakya)

» Oldest Sculpture on the world found in Urfa remains from 13 century BC.

» Biggest open-air temple of Ancient world found in Urfa - Gobekli Tepe.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH EAST TURKEY

	MARDIN This mystic city of yellow cut-stone houses will feed your soul with its aura and ambiance. Because of its location, city visited by the travelers and Caravans and they all left their cultural remarks and you can trace that both in their history and foods.			URFA (HARRAN) Edessa was the old name of the city, a birth place of Abraham, and with Harran it was subjected in Holy Books. With great oriental influence, city has many place to visit. Harran, which is an hour away district, is still fighting with modern times and standing with cone-shape houses and great Castle.

	NEMRUT Antiochus a Seleucid King wanted that to remember in the future and as a consequence he decided to sit and watch the sun rise and down with his Gods and Goddess forever.			ZEUGMA Antique Hellenistic rooted city adorned in Roman time. It was at the side of Euphrates and today, you can see one of the bests base-mosaics moved to Gaziantep archeology Museum for exhibition.

	ANTAKYA ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM It is count as the second biggest mosaic and third biggest coins collection on the world. Items of the museum brought all around the city belonging to Hittites to Roman Periods.			ANTAKYA SAINT PETER'S CAVE CHURCH Turkey constantly inhabited by great civilizations from Neolithic ages till now. For that reason culture is just like a thick wall consist of different size and shape of stones

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HOTELS, WE "LOVE" TO USE

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	ERDOBA KONAKLARI Mystic atmosphere of the Eastern Turkey can seen every corner of this traditional boutique Hotel reflects the local architecture and hospitality.			CEVAHIR KONUKEVI Traditional Architecture and furniture are the remarkable in this hotel, as well as its comfort. Mrs. Cevahir’s personal touches can see all over the hotel.

	BOUTIQUE A HOTEL Cozy hotel with 9 rooms, promising comfort and difference. Rooms are reflecting the local decoration and comfort and located in old district.			TUDYALI KONAK BOUTIQUE HOTEL Local colors, architecture and comfort are the main subject in this hotel. It is located in old district that allows you to discover the beauties.

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