#cemberlitas

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Today's Flickr photo with the most hits: the gobek tasi (belly stone) of the Cemberlitas Hamam, Istanbul. It's not my photo - but I've visited the hamam, and been scrubbed on it! Cinema buffs might it.

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Cemberlitas Hamami Turkish baths

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Istanbul day 1 

I’ve returned home ! My legs are absolutely destroyed by walking but it was so very fun! I‘ve taken more then 200 photos in the days I was in Istanbul ,but I‘ve the best ones to show some of the best places I saw in the travel!

The first thing I saw was the Sultanahmet Square!

During the Byzantine Empire it was an Ippodromo, horse racing circus!

Örme Dikilitaş (Column of Constantine Porphyrogenitus) It used to have metal decorations but the crusades looted it.

The Serpent column ! It is part of an antient Greek Sacrificial tripod , originally in Delphi and relocated by Costantine the Great in 324!

It was built to commemorate the Greeks who fought and defeated the Persian Empire at the battle of Plataea (479 BC).

The Obelisk of Theodosius , that was erected during the 18th Dynasty by Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), then transported to Costantinople by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.

(it’s is 2/3 of it’s original height as it was cut )

…on the sides there are writings done in both Latin:

"Formerly [I was] reluctant to obey peaceful masters, and ordered to carry the palm [of victory] for tyrants now vanquished and forgotten. [But] all things yield to Theodosius and to his eternal offspring. So too was I prevailed over and tamed in three times ten days, raised towards the skies under governor Proculus.""

And ancient Greek!

"This column with four sides which lay on the earth, only the emperor Theodosius dared to lift again its burden; Proclos was invited to execute his order; and this great column stood up in 32 days"

Then there was a German Fountain!

It was dedicated to the second visitor the Prussian King and German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898 and to represent Turkish and German friendship!

Then I went to the Grand Bazaar! This is Gate 1 where the Ottoman coat of Arms can be seen, It was full of shops of all kinds !

Ceramics!

Old things of all kinds! (Instagram: minyaturantika)

And Lamps! and all kinds of shiny colorful things!

After that I went to Out and found an other column , Column of Constantine!

In 330 AD it was Remouved from the temple of Apollo in Rome and erected in the Forum of Costantine by Costantine.

In origin At the top ther was the statue of Apollo saluting the sun , but Constantine ordered to replace it with a statue of himself , then later on it was changed by other emperors with their own statues as well.

The column was struck by lightning in 1081 and destroyed it , Alexios Comnenus I replaced the column with a pedestal and a big cross on the top , but said cross was removed by the Ottomans when they conquered the city in 1453.

After the conquest it was renovated for the first time by Selim I after the 1470s!

Later the Colum was severely damaged by a fire , and so Sultan Mustafa II (1695-1704) ordered to put additional walls under the column and to put rings or iron to reinforce it! From that day on it has been called Cemberlitas(column with rings)

There is also a myth that say some belongings of Jesus are buried under the column

After this I went to the Basilica Cistern!It was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I!

All the columns used where taken from Ancient Greek and pagan temples to reused them, as Christianity became the main religion and didn’t allow to worship the old gods.

(Some of the columns had writings on them, they are the names of the ones that build the colum , they would write their name on it to then get paid)

Returning to the fact that the Byzantine Empire was Christian, in the back of the cistern there is two faces of unknown origin depicting Medusa! They were up in the back facing away and down and or by the side to not get seen.

To finish I went on a boat in the night to look at the coast of the Bosphorus! The stretch of water that separates the Europe and Asia, and separates Turkey by separating Anatolia from Thrace!

And that was it for the first day I went there! I go eat dinner and post some other photos , I also plan on doing a thing with Turkey and Italy exploring the Archeological Museum and Science museum I went to, because they were some of the coolest museums I‘ve ever seen!

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Turkish teachers organised a nationwide strike on Wednesday, demanding better pay and more rights. “We salute the education workers who took to the streets … demanding work, food, freedom! Public Workers want a humane life, we want our right from the budget, a secure job and a secure future!,” Sukran Kablan Yesil, Co-Chair of the Confederation of Public Employees’ Unions, KESK, told a press conference in Istanbul as thousands of teachers took to the streets.

Striking teachers also demanded cancellation of a new law regulating the profession of teaching.

“No education worker, no union organized in the field of education, can be expected to remain silent and unresponsive to the practice of career steps [created by the new law] that ignore the professional experience and qualifications of teachers, further degrading the prestige of the teaching profession,” the Education and Science Workers’ Union and 13 other unions wrote in a joint declaration.

Teachers in almost all cities took to the streets in Turkey but police in some places tried to stop them from marching.

In Istanbul, teachers stopped in Cemberlitas in the old town where they attempted to organise a press conference and protest in front of the Provincial Directorate for National Education.

The strikers’ other demands include an increase in salaries in the face of high inflation, the cancellation of exams and interviews for promotions, new social welfare funds for teachers and lower taxes.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling collation passed a new law in February defining the teaching profession.

The law introduces new titles for teachers that will be granted in parallel with pay raises. Teachers will start the profession as “candidates” before subsequently achieving the status of “teacher,” “expert teacher” and “head teacher”, based on their progress, evaluated via exams, interviews and work reports.

Critics say the new law politicalize teachers and their appointments and promotions.

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GEZİ

Kasım Ayı gezilecek yerler :

1)Yildiz Parkı (Beşiktaş )

2)Yıldız Hamidiye Camii(Beşiktaş)

3)Ihlamur Kasrı (Beşiktaş )

4)Deniz Müzesi (Beşiktaş )

5)Dolmabahçe Sarayı (Beşiktaş)

6)Çırağan Sarayı (Beşiktaş )

7)TBMM Milli Saraylar Saray Koleksiyonlari Müzesi (Bskts)

8)Yahya Efendi Hazreteleri(Beşiktaş)

9)Ihlamur Kasrı

10)Taksim Camii

Aralık Ayı Gezilecek Yerler :

1)Panaromik

2)Merkez Efen.Hz

3)Gülhane Parkı

4)Arkeoloji Müzesi

5)Mehmet Emin Tokadı Hz.

6)Fatih Camii ve türbesi

7)Hırka-i Şerif Camii

8)Türk İslam Sanatları Müzesi (Beyazıt)

10)Cemberlitas Abdülhamit Han Hz Türbesi

11)Topkapı Sarayı

Ocak ve Subat Ayı Gezilecek Yerler :

1)Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi Hz

2)Fethi Paşa Korusu

3)Abdülfettah El Bağdadi Akri Hz

4)Salacak Sahil

5)Çamlıca Camii

6)İslam Medeneyetleri Müzesi

7)Nakkaştepe

8)15 Temmuz Müzesi

9)Billur Cam Müzesi (Beykoz)

10)Otağ Tepe Beykoz

11)Yuşa Efendi Hazretleri

12)Sahrayı Cedid Musa Efendi Hz

Mart Ayı Gezilecek Yerler :

1)Mehmet Akif Ersoy Müzesi(Beyoğlu)

2)Aynalı Kavak Kasrı (Beyoğlu)

3)Beyoğlu Hüseyin Ağa Camii

4)Galata Mevlevihanesi(Beyoğlu)

5)Taksim Camii

6)Çanakkale Gezisi

Alternatif Gezi Planları:

1)Bursa Gezisi

2)Edirne Gezisi

3)İBB ücretsiz randevulu gezileri

4)Koç Müzesi

5)Kelebek Çiftliği

6)Havacılık Müzesi

7)Rumeli Hisarı

8)Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi

9)Galata Kulesi

10)Çamlıca Kulesi

11) Mecidiye Kasri ( Beykoz) müze Kart

12)Hidiv Kasrı

13)Çengelköy turu

23 Mart Ramazan olduğu için Mart ayı gezisi 6 maddeden olusmakta

Mayıs ayı gezilecek yerler :

1)Demokrasi ve Özgürlük Adası

2)Maslak Kasrı Sarıyer Buyukdere

3)Emirgan

4)Maglova Kemeri Belgrat

5)Gaziosmanpaşa Millet bahçesi

6)Nesetsuyu Belgrat

7)Şamlar Korusu

8)Atatürk Arberetrumu Belgrat

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The Best Bathing Establishments in Omsk

No matter if you're just visiting Omsk for the first time or have visited before, there are plenty of spots to enjoy the warm weather and unwind. But which are the top bathing establishments in Omsk that you should try out?

Omsk's best baths can be found outside the city walls, but you also have the option to venture into town and visit some of its iconic attractions like Dostoevsky Literary Museum and Fire Tower. 

sauna omsk with pool prices

Omsk hotels often feature saunas, many of them offering free or reasonably priced entry. A sauna can be a relaxing and rewarding way to unwind after an exhausting day at work or play. Benefits of taking a sauna include relieving tension, flushing out impurities and improving heart health by increasing blood flow to major organs in the body.

This establishment boasts an array of amenities, from its sleek website to complimentary coffee. Notable highlights include a luxury spa and luxurious rooms. Plus, you'll get to enjoy complimentary breakfast, free self parking and shuttle service to the airport at no additional charge.

saunas and baths in Omsk

People looking to improve their health or simply relax enjoy taking steam baths and сауна омск. No matter your preferences, you are sure to find a comfortable establishment that meets all of your requirements here.

Bathing establishments were first constructed during ancient civilizations and remain popular today as a means to relax and get healthy. Depending on where in the country you reside, these can range from large and luxurious structures to simple wooden cabins.

Russia's banyas are distinguished by a three-room structure: a steam room with stove, washing room and entrance hall. The latter has pegs to hang clothing upon and benches for resting.

If you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system, consult with your doctor before using the sauna. Furthermore, ensure the facility is clean and follows strict cleaning protocols.

Dry saunas have been shown to increase heart rate variability, lower blood pressure, improve markers of cardiovascular function and reduce inflammatory processes. They're generally safe for most people but may cause dehydration or dizziness if you're uncertain; consult your doctor before beginning infrared sauna use.

Turkish hammam or a Russian bath in Omsk

When searching for a luxurious bathing establishment in Omsk, there are plenty of choices. The top bathing establishments will provide you with various services to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable.

If you're in need of some relaxation from your hectic lifestyle, a Turkish hammam is the ideal destination. These baths provide various specialized treatments such as body scrubs and foam massage to face masks and aromatherapy oil massages.

No matter if you're staying for an afternoon or a week, book a Turkish hammam experience to unwind both body and mind. This is an ideal way to experience this ancient bath culture that dates back centuries in the Ottoman Empire.

For an authentic Turkish bath experience, Cemberlitas Hammam in Brooklyn is another great option. This upscale establishment provides gender-segregated quarters as well as a scrub down and massage to complete the experience.

After a long journey, this resort offers several Turkish baths to relax in. Choose between a sauna, foam massage or aromatherapy oil massage; additionally, you can enjoy an invigorating foot reflexology massage and facial. For added comfort during your stay, the hotel provides a minibar and free WiFi for added convenience.

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#cemberlitas

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Çemberlitaş Lastikçi

Her sürücünün karşılaşabileceği sorunların başında oto lastikler ile ilgili tatsız sürprizler gelir. Ancak lütfen böyle bir sorunla karşılaştığınızda endişelenmeyin. Çünkü 7/24 hizmet üreten Çemberlitaş lastikçi sıra dışı hizmetleri ile hemen yanı başınızda. Üstelik oldukça makul bir fiyat çerçevesinde hizmet üretiyoruz ve nerede olduğunuzun hiçbir önemi olmadan aynı hizmet standardı ile sizlere ulaşıyoruz. 

İzninizle çok kısa fakat son derece hayati bir hatırlatma ile devam edelim. Maalesef birçok sürücü lastik problemleri ile karşılaştığında önce aracı güvenli bir yere çekmek yerine sorunlu lastik ile ilgilenmeyi tercih ediyor. Bu son derece yanlış bir uygulamadır ve telafisi olmayan üzücü sonuçlar doğurabilecek bir hatadır. Dolayısıyla uzun yıllardır İstanbul’un her semtine hizmet veren Çemberlitaş lastikçi firması olarak saygıdeğer sürücülere mutlaka duba ve reflektörle desteklenmiş güvenlik tedbirlerini almalarını öneriyoruz.

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Apakah Aku Sedang Tersesat?

Assalamu'alaikum, teman-teman! Ini adalah salah satu topik diskusi di Instagram @healyourself.id yang saya buat sebagai pengembangan serial Heal Yourself di bulan Ramadhan lalu. Disana, saya banyak berdiskusi tentang psikologi dan mental health. Selain itu, insyaAllah karya ini juga dalam waktu dekat akan menjadi buku, mohon doanya. Sampai bertemu di @healyourself.id 

Siapapun yang berkendara atau menempuh suatu perjalanan, ia pasti pernah tersesat. Kamu pun pernah merasakannya, bukan? Kau tahu, tersesat itu tak pernah nyaman! Tak ada kenyamanan saat tersesat, yang ada adalah perasaan takut dan khawatir, “Dimana aku? Kok bisa aku sampai di jalanan ini? Seharusnya bukan lewat sini. Aduh, lama sekali aku berputar-putar, dimana ya jalan yang benar?” Bukankah begitu?

Suatu hari di penghujung tahun 2018, saya pernah tersesat; sesuatu yang menjadi kontemplasi panjang yang kemudian saya ceritakan untukmu hari ini. Hari itu, saya dan seorang sahabat baru saja mendarat di Ataturk International Airport. Sejak sebelum keberangkatan, kami sudah punya destinasi pertama jika tiba di Istanbul, yaitu jalan Cemberlitas yang letaknya tak jauh dari kawasan Sultanahmet. Karena itu, misi pertama kami adalah menemukan dimana Cemberlitas berada.

Kami pun menemui petugas bandara, untuk menanyakan dimana Cemberlitas berada. Lalu petugas itu memberi tahu kami arahnya dan membekali kami peta. Kami harus naik trem untuk bisa sampai ke tujuan, maka kami pun turun ke bagian underground bandara, mencari semacam mesin ATM untuk melakukan aktivasi Instabul Kart dan mengisinya dengan beberapa Lira agar kami bisa menggunakannya untuk membayar berbagai moda transportasi di Istanbul. Tak lama kemudian, trem pun datang. Kami langsusng naik.

Baru saja beberapa detik, pemandangan di luar jendela trem membuat kami terkesima. Cahaya matahari di pertengahan musim gugur, warna-warna pepohonan yang mulai berubah, ditambah dengan cantiknya bangunan-banguanan kuno, semua sangat menarik. Sesekali kami mengecek arah, melihat petunjuk pada lampu-lampu yang berada tepat di atas pintu trem. Aman. Lalu, apa yang terjadi? Di depan kami ada sepasang suami isteri. Dari wajahnya, kami langsung tahu kalau mereka berasal dari Indonesia. Kami pun berkenalan, mengobrol dengan senangnya, bagaikan anak rantau yang bertemu saudara sekampung di perantauan.

“Mau kemana?” tanya sang isteri

“Camberlitas, mbak.”

“Oooh, harus sambung trem yang lain kalau gitu, ya?”

“Iya, mbak. Sepertinya kami harus berhenti di halte depan untuk sambung trem selanjutnya.”

Kami pun turun.

Saya mencoba mengecek peta, tapi dengan sangat terburu-buru karena semua orang yang ada di sekitar saya berjalan sangat cepat sekali, saya jadi terdorong untuk juga berjalan dengan cepat. Satu trem datang. Kami langsung naik. Trem penuh. Saya dan sahabat saya terpisah beberapa jarak. Kami melihat ke arah jendela yang berbeda, menikmati cantiknya pemandangan Istanbul. Lama-lama, saya merasa ada sesuatu yang aneh ketika memasuki wilayah yang penuh dengan toko. Mirip daerah Pasar Baru kalau di Bandung. Hmm, dimana ini?

Sahabat saya ternyata merasakan hal yang sama, kami pun saling pandang, seolah berisyarat, “Kayaknya kita nyasar, deh.” Kami pun memerhatikan lampu petunjuk jalan yang ada di atas pintu trem. Wah, ternyata kami sedang menempuh jalan yang justru menjauhi Camberlitas! Saya mulai sedikit khawatir dan gelisah.

Seorang ibu memerhatikan kami, turut menyadari bahwa kami tersesat. Saya mencoba bertanya pada beliau, sayangnya beliau tak bisa Bahasa Inggris. Dengan isyarat bahasa tubuh, beliau menyuruh kami turun dan menaiki trem yang sama dengan arah berlawanan. Kami pun turun dan menaiki trem yang dimaksud. Alhamdulillah, itu trem yang tepat. Sekitar 20 menit kemudian, kami pun sampai di tempat tujuan. Apa hikmah yang bisa kita petik dari kejadian tersesatnya saya ini?

Ternyata, ini tak ubahnya seperti miniatur kehidupan kita di dunia. Kita tersesat karena tidak menggunakan petunjuk dengan tepat, terlalu asyik dan terlena dengan keindahan dan gemerlapnya dunia, lalu lupa kemana tujuan kita sebenarnya. Lalu, satu hal menarik, ketika kita tersesat, sebenarnya kita pasti bisa merasakannya. Ada rasa aneh, khawatir, gelisah, kebutuhan akan petunjuk agar kembali ke jalan yang benar, semua adalah sinyal dari Allah bahwa kita sedang tersesat.

Saya pernah memvalidasi perasaan-perasaan itu ketika suatu hari saya bertemu seorang perempuan paruh baya. Ia bercerita kalau ia sedang merasa berjalan di jalan yang salah. Dalam salah satu kalimat yang diceritakannya, ia bilang, “Aku lagi ngerasain perasaan yang aneh banget. Aku kayak berjalan di jalan yang salah. Perasaanku enggak enak. Terus juga aku sedih banget, aku kangen aku yang dulu. Aku ingin pulang. Aku ingin kembali ke jalan Allah karena sekarang aku gelisah. Aku khawatir mati di saat sedang begini.” Pernah merasakannya?

Sekali lagi, bisa kita lihat di cerita perempuan itu, bahwa sebenarnya selalu ada sinyal dan peringatan dari Allah jika kita sedang berada di jalan yang salah, meski hanya melipir. Masalahnya, apakah kita cukup peka untuk mengenal dan memahami isyarat-Nya?

“Ah, tapi kan dikit doang, bentar doang. Ga akan parah-parah amat, kali!” Mungkin itu yang terlintas di hatimu saat membaca celoteh-celoteh ini. Coba sekarang ambil kertas dan pensil untuk menggambar, atau menggambarlah dalam bayangan. Pertama, gambar sebuah garis tegak lurus. Lalu, dari titik paling bawahnya, tarik garis diagonal. Perhatikan. Bukankah sudut elevasi garis diagonal itu semakin lama semakin besar dan semakin jauh dari garis lurus yang kamu gambar pertama kali tadi? Itulah, belok sedikit, lama-lama beloknya banyak.

Mungkin kamu tak sadar sedang berbelok, hingga suatu hari kamu terdiam bersama dirimu sendiri dan bertanya, “Ada apa ini? Seharusnya aku tidak begini.” Jika pertanyaan itu hadir, jika kegelisahan itu muncul, berhentilah lalu bertanyalah pada dirimu sendiri, “Bagaimana jika ini adalah pertanda bahwa Allah merindukan semangat ibadahku yang dulu? Bagaimana jika ini adalah rambu-rambu yang hadir karena aku terlalu jauh berjalan tanpa tujuan yang benar? Bagaimana jika ini menjadi peringatan terakhir dari-Nya sebelum jatah hidupku usai? Bagaimana … ”

“Dan Dia mendapatimu sebagai seseorang yang bingung, lalu Dia memberi petunjuk.” (QS. Adh-Dhuha : 7)

Lalu apa yang bisa dilakukan? Terima bahwa memang ada kesalahan yang telah dilakukan. Taubat dan perbaikilah kualitas ibadah. Temuilah teman-teman shalih dan shalihah. Hadirlah ke majelis ilmu. Tidak perlu merasa bersalah yang berkepanjangan, apalagi sampai berpikir, “Memangnya Allah mau menerima aku lagi?” Come on! Kalau kita mendekati Allah dengan berjalan, bukankah Allah membalasnya dengan berlari?

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Picture source: Pinterest

[ukdamo]

Today’s Flickr photo with the most hits is this image of the Cemberlitas Hamam in Istanbul, Turkey. I visited the 16th CE bath house on one of my trips to the city. The photo itself is not one of mine - it’s a webpic but shows the great ‘bellystone’ (göbek taşı) in the male section of the bath house. Fantastic experience. 

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#çemberlitaş #cemberlitas (Column of Constantine)

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Hello Saturday سلام سبت 周六快乐🚃🚋🚞🇹🇷#istanbul#turkey#travel #traveller#hmdream#journeyismylife#photography#tramway#cemberlitas#history#backpack#backpacker#照片#历史#伊斯坦堡#土耳其#旅游#旅游是我的生命#有轨电车#电车#تركي#اسطنبول#التاريخ (ที่ Çemberlitaş Hamamı)

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THE TIG ARCHIVES│TRAVEL│48 HOURS IN ISTANBUL

“There have been some lofty travel goals set in my wanderlust-filled life, but 48 hours in Istanbul was perhaps the most ambitious. It’s Istanbul, after all, with its grand bazaar, over 3,000 mosques to explore, rugs to strategically schlep back home, baklava to devour, culture-filled neighborhoods, the requisite hammam you simply must try, and oh yeah – that big ol Bosphorus. Case in point: there’s a lot to squeeze in.

Equal parts invigorating and dizzying, 48 hours in Istanbul is, indeed, an undertaking. Rest assured, your head will be spinning with (Turkish) delight once back on the plane, but undoubtedly, it’s worth every singular moment.

Check into the newly designed Soho House Istanbul tucked into the Beyoglu district. With 87 rooms, two rooftop pools overlooking the Bosphorus, and rooms that boast Turkish tiled floors and rainforest showers, it’s the perfect (and most stunning) place to rest your head. Have the hotel arrange a tour for you to check out the Grand Bazaar with the ever lovely host, Aysem Erginoglu. She speaks fluent English, Turkish, and German and will prove to be your trusted tour guide as she whisks you from the ritual of rug shopping (apple tea & five dedicated employees), through the nooks and crannies of the very overwhelming bazaar. Pick up one up a rug from Dhoku at a fraction of the cost; they sell to ABC Home in NY as well as Anthropologie. Well, well, well…you little product sourcer, you.

Venture to the spice market where you’ll have sensory overload and then tuck into a cup of Turkish coffee at Kurukahveci Mehment Efendi, where you’ll be able to swing some home for your very lucky friends. With your buzzy energy boost, you’ll be well on your way to take in some legendary sites. You can’t come to Istanbul and not see Hagia Sophia, which will certainly be on your top five list. So rich in history (think doors apparently made of wood from Noah’s Ark), this architectural masterpiece is quite near to the Blue Mosque so you can ensure you make it to both Istanbul standouts.

Have lunch at Kiyi, a beloved seafood restaurant that has maintained its menu since the 1960s because if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. A quick stop at world renowned Gulluoglu for the best baklava you’ve ever tasted and then back to the hotel just in time for sundowners overlooking the Bosphorus. Take it easy and have dinner at Mandolin tucked into the hotel and offering mezze plates and local wines, or dine around the corner for traditional kebab at Camim Cigerim where plates of meats, herbs, and flat bread are dolled out to your table like clockwork.

Wake up and have breakfast at Namli Gurme, a colorful deli/restaurant where you can sample over 70 types of cheeses and endless honeys. Perfect for some light pecking before heading to the absolutely necessary Hamam experience. You can go old school and classic (albeit touristy) at Cemberlitas Hamam, which is the city’s most famous, or be a non traditionalist and go for a more Ottoman chic at Kilic Ali Pasa Hamam. The latter is housed in celebrated architect Mimar Sinan’s final structure from the 16th century.

Stroll to Peche de Malle to snag some hostess gift approved tea towels and beach blankets, and to neighboring Hic, where the cools kids are finding their tchotchkes for the home. You’ll be close to the antique district, so you may as well mosey through there for any last minute finds. You’ll be tuckered out, so have some Turkish tea back at the hotel, and rest up. Last night of dinner should likely be Karakoy Lokantasi, where you will need the concierge to help you get a table. Chic and brand spanking new, it’s the hot spot for good reason. The team at Soho House says to order the Midye Dolma (stuffed mussels with garlic sauce). Per usual, they are right.” - Meghan Markle, April 2015

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Things to do in Turkey: Here’s how you can pull off the Best Holiday Ever!

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Turkey, but weren’t sure where to start, this post is for you. Keep reading to find out how you can make the most of your holiday in Turkey!

This part of the globe is the 6th most visited destination in the world and has everything that you can imagine. Picture-perfect beaches, mountainous landscapes and enchanting colourful streets filled with tiny boutiques to have a hot cup of Turkish coffee as well as savouring on a Shish kebab.

If you’re still not convinced that Turkey is the place for your next holiday then read on, because we’re about to show you why this destination makes it one of the best travel destinations in Europe.

Things to do in Turkey and places to see in Turkey

Visit old Turkish towns

Turkey is bestowed with many old towns. Ancient ruins, Ottoman houses, cobblestone streets, market squares, as well as charming bars and restaurants.

Here are a few places you could visit

Gobekli Tepe

Dolmabahce Palace

Archaeological Site of Troy

Lycian Rock Tombs

Ankara Castle

While you are at it, witness a traditional dance, Dervish, a Sufi spiritual ceremony that involves people dancing to the music that is dedicated to the Gods.

Unwind in a Turkish bath

Unwind in a traditional Turkish bath A.K.A. Hammami. A cleansing treatment as you detox in a hot room, then be splashed with cold water. The Cemberlitas Hammami is a very unique cultural place that offers a relaxing time.

NOTE: Visit the Hammami during early morning hours to book yourself a bath.

Take a hot air balloon ride

Cappadocia is one of the top places to see in Turkey as you soar amidst the clouds in a hot air balloon. Be amazed by the incredible views of rock valleys, cliffs, and hills as you take to the skies with many other balloons around. Located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, visiting Cappadocia is one of the most popular things to do in Turkey for couples. The hills and rock sites of this destination will take your breath away.

Go island hopping

Step out of the mainland and explore the stunning bays of the luscious, unspoiled islands of Göcek, a rural town located between Dalaman and Fethiye. This is considered one of the best things to do in Turkey.

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most significant and iconic tourist destinations in Istanbul. An age-old architectural marvel studded with over 20,000 handmade unique ceramic tiles! Paying a visit to this place of worship is certainly one of the things to do in Turkey that locals suggest.

Antalya

Antalya a lively Mediterranean hub with the best beaches and one of the best holiday places in Turkey. This stunning destination is home to one of the country’s best sites, the Antalya Museum.

Ölüdeniz

This place houses Turkey’s most famous beach, a postcard-worthy scenery and is also one of the prime paragliding destinations in the world.

Pamukkale

Speaking of the top things to do in Turkey, this is the place you have to visit! The white-coloured travertine landscape that is transformed by the thermal springs are loaded with limestones that result in calcium deposits that takes unique shapes of potholes, stalactites and cataracts plus it offers gorgeous vistas.

Hagia Sofia

Hagia Sophia is a historic, iconic site that served as an Orthodox Cathedral, which was converted into a mosque. Over the years it has earned a spot on the UNESO World Heritage Sites list, that possesses historic importance. Visitors can observe the unique monument that bestrides religion and the hands of time.

Mount Nemrut

Mount Nemrut is a top tourist destination in East Turkey. A popular archaeological site, with the ruins of once enormous statues of giant stone heads. The unique look of the ancient gods at the backdrop of the beautiful landscape is something that you shouldn’t miss.

NOTE: The best time to visit here is at sunrise, to watch the statues as they appear out of the dark dawn.

Ephesus

Ephesus is a city of ruins of the colossal monuments of Roman cities in the Mediterranean region.

The Grand Bazaar

Your trip to Turkey wouldn’t be complete if you don’t pay a visit to The Grand Bazaar for some souvenir shopping. This is one of the most traditional and largest markets in the world, and it should not be missed when you’re on holiday in Turkey.

The best time to go on holiday to Turkey

Turkey is a stunning country and not to mention the coastlines surrounded by cliffs, vibrant cities, and enormous deserts that will astonish and fascinate you. Trying to figure out when to visit depends on where you like to go and things to do in Turkey.

So, if you want a warm summer holiday, a winter break, or explore the culture and history of Turkey, keep reading to find out about the best time to go on a holiday to Turkey!

March to May

Springtime is the best time to have a holiday in Turkey because the days last longer and have perfect weather. This is the most suitable period if you want to do outdoor activities.

June to September

Summer falls from June to September, which means the weather is hot and is the perfect time for a beach holiday in Turkey.

October to November

Autumn is a brilliant time to travel around Turkey. Although the days are shorter, you’ll find that the temperatures are a bit warm and a slight chance of rain.

NOTE: The International Festival of Wine takes place in the city of Cappodocia at the end of October. It’s the best time for all you wine lovers as there are many wine tastings at local vineyards.

December to February

Wintertime in Turkey can be considerably chilly, rainy and a chance of snow in most places. If you don’t mind the cold, this would be a great time to visit.

Have you been on holiday to Turkey? If you have, during what time of the year did you go? I’d love to hear all about it. So, let me know the highlights of your trip in the comments below!

Turkish phrases for tourists

If you’re planning on a holiday to Turkey, it’s a good idea to learn some common Turkish phrases for tourists before you go.

English isn’t spoken as widely in Turkey, so knowing how and what to say will help make your trip more enjoyable.

Greetings and common phrases

Merhaba (mer-ha-ba): Hello

Nasılsın? (nas-il-sin): How are you?

İyiyim, Sen nasılsın? (ee-ee-im, sen nas-il-sin): I’m good, how are you?

Senin adın ne? (sen-in, ad-in, nay): What is your name?

Benım adım…(ben-im, ad-im): My name is.

Nerelisin? (ner-el-i-sin): Where are you from?

Teşekkür ederim (Teh-sheh-kull-erh Ed-erh-im): Thank you

Hoş geldin (hosh, gel-din): Welcome

Hoş bulduk (hosh, bul-dook): A way to say thank you for welcoming me

Iyı günler (ee-ee, goon-ler): Have a good day

Görüşürüz (goo-roo-sh-oo-rooz): See you again, goodbye

Fiyat ne kadar? (fee-yacht, nay, kad-ar): How much?

Transport and navigation

Tuvalet nerede? (to-let, ner-ay-day): Where is the bathroom?

Otobus nerede? (ot-o-boos, ner-ay-day): Where is the bus?

Taksi nerede? (tak-si, ner-ay-day): Where is the taxi?

A.V.M. nerede? (ah-ve-mey, ner-ay-day): Where is the mall?

NOTE: A.V.M. is an abbreviation that is commonly used for shopping malls.

Dining

Menu alabilir miyim? (men-u, al-a-bil-ir, mee-yum): Can I have a menu?

Tavuk (ta-vook): Chicken

Et (et): Beef

Kuzu eti (koo-zoo, et-ee): Lamb meat

Balik (bal-ick): Fish

Vejetaryen (vej-e-tar-yen): Vegetarian

Allerji (all-er-ji): Allergy

Hesap alabilir miyim? (hey-sap, al-a-bil-ir, mee-yum): Can I get the bill?

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Turkey travel tips and packing essentials

Follow these travel tips when visiting Turkey so that you can enjoy your holiday without any unpleasant situations.

Do plenty of research well before your trip, such as the places you want to see and things to do in Turkey.

Learn common Turkish phrases to have a decent conversation with the locals.

Pick a suitable accommodation as per your convenience and budget.

Dress modestly to make sure that you don’t enrage the social customs.

Respect the Turkish culture, traditions, customs, and religious practices at all times.

Use public transport as it is a cheap and hassle-free way of commuting to other cities.

Don’t rely on cards and carry cash with you all the time.

Packing for your trip to Turkey

A sweater or blazer

Jeans or pants

T-shirts & long sleeve outer layer tops

A shawl, long skirts or dresses when visiting cultural sites

1 pair of walking shoes, sandals & flip flops

A daypack with daily travel essentials with comfortable straps

Essential electronic devices

NOTE: Turkey works on 220 volts, 50 Hz. The plugs are round-prong European-style.

Not to forget to bring your enthusiasm, street smarts, common sense, a good sense of humour, and good manners. This will be your best chance for a wonderful experience while you’re on holiday in Turkey!

Travelling to Turkey post COVID-19

All travellers to Turkey aged 6 and over must complete an online form 72 hours before travel and must show proof of one of the following:

A full course of COVID-19 vaccinations (completed at least 14 days before arrival in Turkey)

A recent recovery from COVID-19

A negative PCR test (less than 72 hours of arrival)

A rapid antigen test (less than 48 hours of arrival).

NOTE: Always check the FCO travel advice before you book a holiday to Turkey (or anywhere for that matter). Be updated before and after travelling, as the situation keeps changing fast.

Turkey has all the elements you need to have an adventurous and equally relaxing holiday. You’ll be able to see many of the significant places and the best things to do in Turkey with good planning. So, if you need any help planning a holiday or scoring the best deals to Turkey, I highly recommend Travel Center UK, which brings forth ideal travel solutions for all your travel needs.

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