historical sites Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:07:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png historical sites Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 The Spot Where Julius Caesar Died Can Now Be Accessed By the Public https://travelermaster.com/the-spot-where-julius-caesar-died-can-now-be-accessed-by-the-public/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:49:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=27106 You may be familiar with one of Shakespeare’s most famous works, Julius Caesar. The play depicts the fall of the Roman dictator who was assassinated by his senators, and features the famous line, “Et tu, Brute?”. The murder took place in 44 BC at the Curia of Pompey in Rome. It stands behind two of four temples […]

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]]> You may be familiar with one of Shakespeare’s most famous works, Julius Caesar. The play depicts the fall of the Roman dictator who was assassinated by his senators, and features the famous line, “Et tu, Brute?”.

The murder took place in 44 BC at the Curia of Pompey in Rome. It stands behind two of four temples that altogether make up Largo di Torre Argentina.

Those fascinated by the history have been able to gaze down on the square from above, but have never had access to the actual site. Until now. 

Jewelry brand, Bulgari, helped to fund a new series of walkways that will enable visitors to be right in the thick of it. The paths will provide access for both wheelchairs and strollers, with tourists being able to descend via a staircase or elevator platform.

“Happy to be able to give back to the Romans and tourists the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina in all its beauty,” said Mayor Roberto Gualtieri. “Through elevated walkways, visitors can literally immerse themselves in History.”

The ruins have been described as a “precious jewel made of history, art and culture,” nestled in the heart of Rome. 

Tickets are open to the public, with general admission costing five euros. 

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]]> Interesting Historical Battlefields in Europe https://travelermaster.com/interesting-historical-battlefields-in-europe/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:28:59 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=20484 European culture has been shaped by conflict. All through its long history, countries have strived against each other for land, money, and high ideals. If you’re a history buff or a curious world traveler, you’ve got to check out these famous historical battlefields in Europe. Hastings, England Hastings is the site of the famous Battle […]

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]]> European culture has been shaped by conflict. All through its long history, countries have strived against each other for land, money, and high ideals. If you’re a history buff or a curious world traveler, you’ve got to check out these famous historical battlefields in Europe.

Hastings, England

Hastings is the site of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Following his victory, the Norman Duke William the Conqueror took possession of the English crown and changed the course of English history. Fun re-enactments take place every year for those of you who would like to take part.

Waterloo, Belgium

The infamous battle of Waterloo was the crescendo of the Napoleonic wars, at which Napoleon was finally defeated by the British allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington. You can still walk around the site and really feel as if you were there.

Ardennes Forest, Belgium

Known to history as The Battle of the Bulge, this was the site of the last German offensive of World War II. It has gone down as one of the bloodiest battles on the Western Front, and today there are many museums and tourist information posts you can visit in the region.

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]]> 4 Little-Known Alternatives to Pompeii https://travelermaster.com/4-little-known-alternatives-to-pompeii/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:38:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19180 There are few experiences quite as moving as stepping into the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Standing in the same streets as people did 2,000 years ago, it is a time capsule that can transport you right back to those remote times. Fortunately, Pompeii is not the only place you can experience this. Here are […]

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]]> There are few experiences quite as moving as stepping into the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Standing in the same streets as people did 2,000 years ago, it is a time capsule that can transport you right back to those remote times. Fortunately, Pompeii is not the only place you can experience this. Here are four off the beaten track alternatives in Italy.

Villa Oplontis

Said to be the summer home of Emperor Nero’s second wife, this villa was preserved in the same eruption of Mount Vesuvius as Pompeii. What is distinctive about this site is the view it gives us of elite Roman vacation residences.

Terme Stabiane

Here you can find the ruins of some thermal Roman baths. You can walk through the changing rooms, hot rooms, tepid rooms, cold rooms, and lounge rooms. You can get here from Napoli Central Station.

Rione Terra

This breathtaking site presents the brilliantly preserved underground city of the once-bustling ancient Greek seaport Rione Terra. The city has been built over by subsequent generations.

Baia Sommersa 

Once a bustling summer resort at the height of the Roman Empire hosting such illustrious individuals as Cicero and Nero, Baia is now a sunken city that has to be visited by scuba diving.

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]]> A Tour of the Beautiful Castles of Poland https://travelermaster.com/a-tour-of-the-beautiful-castles-of-poland/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17915 Poland is a country rich in tradition and steeped in history. Its rolling hills and wooded plains have seen countless kings, battles, and conquest. Here is a tour of 5 of Poland’s most beautiful castles that every history lover should visit. The Royal Castle, Warsaw Perhaps the easiest one to visit first is the Royal […]

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]]> Poland is a country rich in tradition and steeped in history. Its rolling hills and wooded plains have seen countless kings, battles, and conquest. Here is a tour of 5 of Poland’s most beautiful castles that every history lover should visit.

The Royal Castle, Warsaw

Perhaps the easiest one to visit first is the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Built in the 18th century, its magnificent red brick walls were rebuilt after bomb damage in World War II.

Kórnik Castle, Kórnik

Said to be haunted by a woman in white walking the castle mourning her beloved, this castle should be on every thrill seekers list.

Moszna Castle, Moszna

Moszna Castle has an astonishing 99 spires and is located in the beautiful Upper Silesia region of Poland. Built in the 17th century, it has opulent Baroque and Gothic architecture.

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Czocha Castle, Lesna

The quaint turrets and angular walls of Czocha castle have become something of a center for Harry Potter fans. It holds a number of “wizard” tournaments throughout the year and hosts a lot of wizard role-playing events.

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Czocha Castle, Poland 🇵🇱 From the legends: In Czocha's castle there were 3 wives murdered. All of them weren't faithful. First wasn't in love with her husband and that was the reason of incident. Second wife was just unfaithful. To the third happened the same as the to the first according to the legend. At midnight it is possible to hear sounds of crying women from inside and when if to look inside you can see arms trying to grab you. #mobicastle #instatravel #instagram #history #world #europe #europetravel #traveleurope #zamki #castillo #burg #chateaux #schloss #castle #castles #czocha #zamekczocha #czochacastle #zamki #zamek #poland #poland🇵🇱 #polandphotos #poland_insta #polandtravel #polandsights #polska #polska🇵🇱 #polska_w_obiektywie

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Krzyżtopór Castle, Ujazd

The crumbling walls of this ancient castle are said to have seen the practice of black magic in bygone days. If you get there early, you might even have the whole place to yourself.

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]]> 4 Inspiring Historical Sites in Turkey https://travelermaster.com/4-inspiring-historical-sites-in-turkey/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:19:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17886 Located at the crossroads between East and West, Turkey is home to a wonderful array of historical influences. This ancient homeland has monuments ranging across thousands of years of human political and religious history. Here are 4 inspiring sites that should be on every cultural tourist’s bucket list. Ephesus This UNESCO World Heritage Site was […]

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]]> Located at the crossroads between East and West, Turkey is home to a wonderful array of historical influences. This ancient homeland has monuments ranging across thousands of years of human political and religious history.

Here are 4 inspiring sites that should be on every cultural tourist’s bucket list.

Ephesus

This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. It’s Temple of Artemis was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, and today guided tours can take you through the most complete Greco-Roman city on Earth.

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📍Efes, Selçuk, İzmir Celsus Library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephese. Celsus Library was built in 117 AD. #ephese #ephèse #epheseus #ephesusturkey #ephesusancientcity #efes #efesantikkenti #celsuslibrary #celsuskütüphanesi #celsus #celsius #archeologist #archaeologicalsite #archaelogy #archaeologicalsite #avusturyaarkeolojienstitüsü #restorasyon #restoration #kütüphane #museum #museumfromhome #museumofturkey #museumlover #archeolovers #ancient #ancientcity #antikşehirler #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #traveller @muzegezer @muzedelisi @ahwet.ozlu @mahirpulcu20 @antiktarih @antikgezentiler @ancient.travel @kulturportali @tckulturturizm @museumweekturkey

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Hattusha

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hattusha was the capital city of the Hittite Empire. Founded in 1600 BC and destroyed after 1200 BC, this ruin has stood for millennia. You can now walk around its sprawling underground passages and royal homes.

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☀ Hattuşa, 1834 yılında Charles Texier tarafından keşfedilmiş ancak bulunan antik şehrin Hitit başkenti Hattuşa olduğu 1906’da yapılan araştırmalarla ortaya çıkmış. 📜 İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi’nin yaptığı çalışmalarda, Mısır Firavunu II. Ramses ve Hitit Kralı III. Hattuşili arasındaki mektupların çevrilmesiyle, bu şehrin Hattuşa olduğu kesinleşmiş. 🏛🦁 İlk fotoğraftaki Hattuşa’daki Sfenksli Kapı. Bu iki sfenks, 1907’de yapılan kazılarda bulunmuş. Onarım için 1917’de Berlin’e gönderilmiş. Sağdaki sfenks 1924’de İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi’ne iade edilmiş, diğer sfenksi ise 2011’de Berlin’den geri almayı başarmışız. 2011’de hem İstanbul’daki, hem Berlin’deki sfenks sonunda ait olduğu yere, Hattuşa’ya geri getirilmiş. Şu an Hattuşa’daki Sfenksli Kapı’da duranlar bire bir replikası. Sfenkslerin orjinalleri ise tüm ihtişamı ile Boğazköy Müzesi’nde. 📚 Hititler hakkında daha fazla bilgi için Muazzez İlmiye Çığ’ın “Hititler ve Hattuşa – İştar’ın Kaleminden” kitabını ve Uranüs yayınlarının “Hitit Uygarlığı İzinde Anadolu” kitabını okumanızı tavsiye ederiz. Bizim için harika rehber oldular. 👫🗺🚙🏛 Hititlerin izlerini Çorum’dan başlayıp Ankara’ya kadar takip ettik. Hattuşa, Yazılıkaya, Boğazkale Müzesi, Alacahöyük, Alacahöyük Müzesi, Çorum Arkeoloji Müzesi ve son olarak Ankara, Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi’nde Hitit Uygarlığı’ndan kalan eserleri gördük. 🏰 Anadolu topraklarında kurulan ilk devlet; Hititler. MÖ 2000 yıllarında Anadolu’ya geldiklerinde, Anadolu’da Asur Ticaret Kolonileri ve Hattiler yaşıyormuş. 🏞 Hititler Anadolu’ya gelip Hatti uygarlığı ile bütünleşince Kızılırmak’ın doğusunda çok gelişmiş bir hukuk sistemi ile devletlerini kurmuşlar.♟Hititler ve Mısırlılar dönemin iki süper gücü. Hitit Uygarlığı MÖ 1190’lara kadar Uygarlıklar Ülkesi olarak yükselişini sürdürürken, sonrasında Batı’dan gelen barbar saldırılarla dağılmış. Ülkesini terk etmek zorunda kalan Hititler, Güney ve Güneydoğu Toroslar’da Geç Hitit Krallıkları’nı kurmuşlar, MÖ 700’deki Asur saldırısına kadar varlıklarını sürdürmüşler. Bu seyahatten daha fazla fotoğraf ve bilgiler hikayelerdeki “Hititler” albümünde sizi bekliyor. #hattuşa #hitit #boğazköy

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Perge

Since being founded in 1000 BC, the city has been ruled by the Persians, Alexander the Great, and the Romans. You can see a huge amphitheater that fits 15,000, a necropolis, gymnasium, and beautiful statues of the goddesses Nemesis, Aphrodite, Athena, and the moon goddess Selene.

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The magnificent #ancientcity of #perge is set amidst the beauty of #antalya . It is located 15km from Antalya city centre. Perge is one of the #pamphylian cities and was believed to have been built in the 12th to 13th centuries BC. The Great Theater and the stadium of Perge are its most impressive and intact buildings. There is #biblical significance to the city as Paul and #barnabus came through the city two different times on their first #missionary journey. That is why it became an important city for the #christians during #byzantine period. . La magnífica #ciudadantigua de Perge se encuentra en medio de la belleza de Antalya. Se encuentra a 15 km del centro de la ciudad de Antalya. Perge es una de las ciudades de #panfilo y se cree que fue construida entre los siglos XII y XIII a.C. El Gran Teatro y el estadio de Perge son sus edificios más impresionantes e intactos. Hay un significado #biblico para la ciudad ya que Pablo y #bernabe pasaron por la ciudad en dos momentos diferentes en su primer viaje misionero. Por eso se convirtió en una ciudad importante para los cristianos durante el período bizantino. . L'antica famosa città di Perge si trova nei pressi della bella Antalya a circa 15 km dal centro. È una delle città della storica Panfilia, secondo gli storici costruita intorno al 12/13mo secolo prima di Cristo. Il grande teatro e lo stadio di Perge lasciano senza parole per la loro bellezza e lo stato in cui sono giunti a noi. La città è ricordata anche nella Bibbia in quanto Paolo e Barnaba qui si recarono per ben due volte durante il loro viaggio missionario; per questo motivo Perge ha avuto una grande importanza per i cristiani durante il periodo bizantino #turkey #turquia #turchia #travelturkey #viajesturquia #viaggio #archeologicalsite #ruins #visitturkey #viajesamedida #turismocultural #tourturkey #historylovers #exploreturkey #discoverturkey #travelagency #agenciadeviajes

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Alanya Castle

Sitting on top of a high peninsular overlooking the sea is the ruin of what was once one of the best-defended castles on the Mediterranean. Reinforced by 140 ramparts, it is also very close to a number of mosques, the palace of Alaaddin Keykubat, and a church.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> historical sites Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:07:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png historical sites Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 The Spot Where Julius Caesar Died Can Now Be Accessed By the Public https://travelermaster.com/the-spot-where-julius-caesar-died-can-now-be-accessed-by-the-public/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:49:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=27106 You may be familiar with one of Shakespeare’s most famous works, Julius Caesar. The play depicts the fall of the Roman dictator who was assassinated by his senators, and features the famous line, “Et tu, Brute?”. The murder took place in 44 BC at the Curia of Pompey in Rome. It stands behind two of four temples […]

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]]> You may be familiar with one of Shakespeare’s most famous works, Julius Caesar. The play depicts the fall of the Roman dictator who was assassinated by his senators, and features the famous line, “Et tu, Brute?”.

The murder took place in 44 BC at the Curia of Pompey in Rome. It stands behind two of four temples that altogether make up Largo di Torre Argentina.

Those fascinated by the history have been able to gaze down on the square from above, but have never had access to the actual site. Until now. 

Jewelry brand, Bulgari, helped to fund a new series of walkways that will enable visitors to be right in the thick of it. The paths will provide access for both wheelchairs and strollers, with tourists being able to descend via a staircase or elevator platform.

“Happy to be able to give back to the Romans and tourists the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina in all its beauty,” said Mayor Roberto Gualtieri. “Through elevated walkways, visitors can literally immerse themselves in History.”

The ruins have been described as a “precious jewel made of history, art and culture,” nestled in the heart of Rome. 

Tickets are open to the public, with general admission costing five euros. 

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]]> Interesting Historical Battlefields in Europe https://travelermaster.com/interesting-historical-battlefields-in-europe/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:28:59 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=20484 European culture has been shaped by conflict. All through its long history, countries have strived against each other for land, money, and high ideals. If you’re a history buff or a curious world traveler, you’ve got to check out these famous historical battlefields in Europe. Hastings, England Hastings is the site of the famous Battle […]

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]]> European culture has been shaped by conflict. All through its long history, countries have strived against each other for land, money, and high ideals. If you’re a history buff or a curious world traveler, you’ve got to check out these famous historical battlefields in Europe.

Hastings, England

Hastings is the site of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Following his victory, the Norman Duke William the Conqueror took possession of the English crown and changed the course of English history. Fun re-enactments take place every year for those of you who would like to take part.

Waterloo, Belgium

The infamous battle of Waterloo was the crescendo of the Napoleonic wars, at which Napoleon was finally defeated by the British allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington. You can still walk around the site and really feel as if you were there.

Ardennes Forest, Belgium

Known to history as The Battle of the Bulge, this was the site of the last German offensive of World War II. It has gone down as one of the bloodiest battles on the Western Front, and today there are many museums and tourist information posts you can visit in the region.

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]]> 4 Little-Known Alternatives to Pompeii https://travelermaster.com/4-little-known-alternatives-to-pompeii/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:38:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19180 There are few experiences quite as moving as stepping into the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Standing in the same streets as people did 2,000 years ago, it is a time capsule that can transport you right back to those remote times. Fortunately, Pompeii is not the only place you can experience this. Here are […]

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]]> There are few experiences quite as moving as stepping into the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Standing in the same streets as people did 2,000 years ago, it is a time capsule that can transport you right back to those remote times. Fortunately, Pompeii is not the only place you can experience this. Here are four off the beaten track alternatives in Italy.

Villa Oplontis

Said to be the summer home of Emperor Nero’s second wife, this villa was preserved in the same eruption of Mount Vesuvius as Pompeii. What is distinctive about this site is the view it gives us of elite Roman vacation residences.

Terme Stabiane

Here you can find the ruins of some thermal Roman baths. You can walk through the changing rooms, hot rooms, tepid rooms, cold rooms, and lounge rooms. You can get here from Napoli Central Station.

Rione Terra

This breathtaking site presents the brilliantly preserved underground city of the once-bustling ancient Greek seaport Rione Terra. The city has been built over by subsequent generations.

Baia Sommersa 

Once a bustling summer resort at the height of the Roman Empire hosting such illustrious individuals as Cicero and Nero, Baia is now a sunken city that has to be visited by scuba diving.

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]]> A Tour of the Beautiful Castles of Poland https://travelermaster.com/a-tour-of-the-beautiful-castles-of-poland/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17915 Poland is a country rich in tradition and steeped in history. Its rolling hills and wooded plains have seen countless kings, battles, and conquest. Here is a tour of 5 of Poland’s most beautiful castles that every history lover should visit. The Royal Castle, Warsaw Perhaps the easiest one to visit first is the Royal […]

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]]> Poland is a country rich in tradition and steeped in history. Its rolling hills and wooded plains have seen countless kings, battles, and conquest. Here is a tour of 5 of Poland’s most beautiful castles that every history lover should visit.

The Royal Castle, Warsaw

Perhaps the easiest one to visit first is the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Built in the 18th century, its magnificent red brick walls were rebuilt after bomb damage in World War II.

Kórnik Castle, Kórnik

Said to be haunted by a woman in white walking the castle mourning her beloved, this castle should be on every thrill seekers list.

Moszna Castle, Moszna

Moszna Castle has an astonishing 99 spires and is located in the beautiful Upper Silesia region of Poland. Built in the 17th century, it has opulent Baroque and Gothic architecture.

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Czocha Castle, Lesna

The quaint turrets and angular walls of Czocha castle have become something of a center for Harry Potter fans. It holds a number of “wizard” tournaments throughout the year and hosts a lot of wizard role-playing events.

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Czocha Castle, Poland 🇵🇱 From the legends: In Czocha's castle there were 3 wives murdered. All of them weren't faithful. First wasn't in love with her husband and that was the reason of incident. Second wife was just unfaithful. To the third happened the same as the to the first according to the legend. At midnight it is possible to hear sounds of crying women from inside and when if to look inside you can see arms trying to grab you. #mobicastle #instatravel #instagram #history #world #europe #europetravel #traveleurope #zamki #castillo #burg #chateaux #schloss #castle #castles #czocha #zamekczocha #czochacastle #zamki #zamek #poland #poland🇵🇱 #polandphotos #poland_insta #polandtravel #polandsights #polska #polska🇵🇱 #polska_w_obiektywie

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Krzyżtopór Castle, Ujazd

The crumbling walls of this ancient castle are said to have seen the practice of black magic in bygone days. If you get there early, you might even have the whole place to yourself.

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]]> 4 Inspiring Historical Sites in Turkey https://travelermaster.com/4-inspiring-historical-sites-in-turkey/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:19:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17886 Located at the crossroads between East and West, Turkey is home to a wonderful array of historical influences. This ancient homeland has monuments ranging across thousands of years of human political and religious history. Here are 4 inspiring sites that should be on every cultural tourist’s bucket list. Ephesus This UNESCO World Heritage Site was […]

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]]> Located at the crossroads between East and West, Turkey is home to a wonderful array of historical influences. This ancient homeland has monuments ranging across thousands of years of human political and religious history.

Here are 4 inspiring sites that should be on every cultural tourist’s bucket list.

Ephesus

This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. It’s Temple of Artemis was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, and today guided tours can take you through the most complete Greco-Roman city on Earth.

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📍Efes, Selçuk, İzmir Celsus Library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephese. Celsus Library was built in 117 AD. #ephese #ephèse #epheseus #ephesusturkey #ephesusancientcity #efes #efesantikkenti #celsuslibrary #celsuskütüphanesi #celsus #celsius #archeologist #archaeologicalsite #archaelogy #archaeologicalsite #avusturyaarkeolojienstitüsü #restorasyon #restoration #kütüphane #museum #museumfromhome #museumofturkey #museumlover #archeolovers #ancient #ancientcity #antikşehirler #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #traveller @muzegezer @muzedelisi @ahwet.ozlu @mahirpulcu20 @antiktarih @antikgezentiler @ancient.travel @kulturportali @tckulturturizm @museumweekturkey

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Hattusha

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hattusha was the capital city of the Hittite Empire. Founded in 1600 BC and destroyed after 1200 BC, this ruin has stood for millennia. You can now walk around its sprawling underground passages and royal homes.

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☀ Hattuşa, 1834 yılında Charles Texier tarafından keşfedilmiş ancak bulunan antik şehrin Hitit başkenti Hattuşa olduğu 1906’da yapılan araştırmalarla ortaya çıkmış. 📜 İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi’nin yaptığı çalışmalarda, Mısır Firavunu II. Ramses ve Hitit Kralı III. Hattuşili arasındaki mektupların çevrilmesiyle, bu şehrin Hattuşa olduğu kesinleşmiş. 🏛🦁 İlk fotoğraftaki Hattuşa’daki Sfenksli Kapı. Bu iki sfenks, 1907’de yapılan kazılarda bulunmuş. Onarım için 1917’de Berlin’e gönderilmiş. Sağdaki sfenks 1924’de İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi’ne iade edilmiş, diğer sfenksi ise 2011’de Berlin’den geri almayı başarmışız. 2011’de hem İstanbul’daki, hem Berlin’deki sfenks sonunda ait olduğu yere, Hattuşa’ya geri getirilmiş. Şu an Hattuşa’daki Sfenksli Kapı’da duranlar bire bir replikası. Sfenkslerin orjinalleri ise tüm ihtişamı ile Boğazköy Müzesi’nde. 📚 Hititler hakkında daha fazla bilgi için Muazzez İlmiye Çığ’ın “Hititler ve Hattuşa – İştar’ın Kaleminden” kitabını ve Uranüs yayınlarının “Hitit Uygarlığı İzinde Anadolu” kitabını okumanızı tavsiye ederiz. Bizim için harika rehber oldular. 👫🗺🚙🏛 Hititlerin izlerini Çorum’dan başlayıp Ankara’ya kadar takip ettik. Hattuşa, Yazılıkaya, Boğazkale Müzesi, Alacahöyük, Alacahöyük Müzesi, Çorum Arkeoloji Müzesi ve son olarak Ankara, Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi’nde Hitit Uygarlığı’ndan kalan eserleri gördük. 🏰 Anadolu topraklarında kurulan ilk devlet; Hititler. MÖ 2000 yıllarında Anadolu’ya geldiklerinde, Anadolu’da Asur Ticaret Kolonileri ve Hattiler yaşıyormuş. 🏞 Hititler Anadolu’ya gelip Hatti uygarlığı ile bütünleşince Kızılırmak’ın doğusunda çok gelişmiş bir hukuk sistemi ile devletlerini kurmuşlar.♟Hititler ve Mısırlılar dönemin iki süper gücü. Hitit Uygarlığı MÖ 1190’lara kadar Uygarlıklar Ülkesi olarak yükselişini sürdürürken, sonrasında Batı’dan gelen barbar saldırılarla dağılmış. Ülkesini terk etmek zorunda kalan Hititler, Güney ve Güneydoğu Toroslar’da Geç Hitit Krallıkları’nı kurmuşlar, MÖ 700’deki Asur saldırısına kadar varlıklarını sürdürmüşler. Bu seyahatten daha fazla fotoğraf ve bilgiler hikayelerdeki “Hititler” albümünde sizi bekliyor. #hattuşa #hitit #boğazköy

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Perge

Since being founded in 1000 BC, the city has been ruled by the Persians, Alexander the Great, and the Romans. You can see a huge amphitheater that fits 15,000, a necropolis, gymnasium, and beautiful statues of the goddesses Nemesis, Aphrodite, Athena, and the moon goddess Selene.

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The magnificent #ancientcity of #perge is set amidst the beauty of #antalya . It is located 15km from Antalya city centre. Perge is one of the #pamphylian cities and was believed to have been built in the 12th to 13th centuries BC. The Great Theater and the stadium of Perge are its most impressive and intact buildings. There is #biblical significance to the city as Paul and #barnabus came through the city two different times on their first #missionary journey. That is why it became an important city for the #christians during #byzantine period. . La magnífica #ciudadantigua de Perge se encuentra en medio de la belleza de Antalya. Se encuentra a 15 km del centro de la ciudad de Antalya. Perge es una de las ciudades de #panfilo y se cree que fue construida entre los siglos XII y XIII a.C. El Gran Teatro y el estadio de Perge son sus edificios más impresionantes e intactos. Hay un significado #biblico para la ciudad ya que Pablo y #bernabe pasaron por la ciudad en dos momentos diferentes en su primer viaje misionero. Por eso se convirtió en una ciudad importante para los cristianos durante el período bizantino. . L'antica famosa città di Perge si trova nei pressi della bella Antalya a circa 15 km dal centro. È una delle città della storica Panfilia, secondo gli storici costruita intorno al 12/13mo secolo prima di Cristo. Il grande teatro e lo stadio di Perge lasciano senza parole per la loro bellezza e lo stato in cui sono giunti a noi. La città è ricordata anche nella Bibbia in quanto Paolo e Barnaba qui si recarono per ben due volte durante il loro viaggio missionario; per questo motivo Perge ha avuto una grande importanza per i cristiani durante il periodo bizantino #turkey #turquia #turchia #travelturkey #viajesturquia #viaggio #archeologicalsite #ruins #visitturkey #viajesamedida #turismocultural #tourturkey #historylovers #exploreturkey #discoverturkey #travelagency #agenciadeviajes

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Alanya Castle

Sitting on top of a high peninsular overlooking the sea is the ruin of what was once one of the best-defended castles on the Mediterranean. Reinforced by 140 ramparts, it is also very close to a number of mosques, the palace of Alaaddin Keykubat, and a church.

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