Yivli Minare Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in the center of the old city of Antalya.
The mosque’s fluted minaret named “the Yivli Minaret”, w ... More
Yivli Minare Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in the center of the old city of Antalya.
The mosque’s fluted minaret named “the Yivli Minaret”, which is decorated with dark blue tiles, is a landmark and symbol of the city. Although the inscription at the entrance indicates that Yivli Minaret Mosque was built in 1373 by Mehmet Bey, grandson of Yunus Bey from the Hamitoglu clan. The original mosque was built in 1230 by using the walls of a ruined old church which was exist formerly at the same place.
The original mosque destroyed in the 14th century and the prayer hall was rebuilt with its six domes. Domes attract attention with their exterior tiles. This building is one of the oldest examples of multi-domed mosques in Anatolia. The mosque’s plan scheme is rectangular and the building has plain decoration style. The roof is carried by 12 columns which have ancient column heads. The exterior walls of the mosque are constructed by hewn stone.
The mosque is famous for its minaret which was constructed on the orders of Alaaddin Keykubad I, the Seljuks Sultan who ruled between 1220 and 1237. The 38-metre high fluted minaret is a unique example of Anatolian Turkish Architecture. It stands on a huge square stone base measuring 6.5 metres tall and 5.5 metres wide. The Minaret’s eight semi-circular grooved red brick shaft was originally decorated with dark blue and turquoise-colored tiles.
Yivli Minaret Mosque represents unique architectural design with its fluted minaret. It is possible to compare with other similar minarets in Anatolia such as the minaret of the Afyon Gedik Ahmet Paşa Mosque, Amasya Burmalı Minaret Mosque, Tire Karahasan Mosque and one of the minarets of Edirne Üç Şerefeli Mosque. But Yivli Minaret Mosque distinguishes from them with its minaret’s unprecedented form and design.
The minaret was restored in 1953 and 1961 by General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums. Its spire was renewed in 1973 by Directorate General of Foundations.
Hacı Bayram Veli Camii is a mosque in old Ankara. Along with Kocatepe Mosque it is one of the best known mosques in Ankara. Hacı Bayram Mosque was bui ... More
Hacı Bayram Veli Camii is a mosque in old Ankara. Along with Kocatepe Mosque it is one of the best known mosques in Ankara. Hacı Bayram Mosque was built during the Ottoman Empire period. It was named after the Turkish Sufi and poet Hacı Bayram-ı Veli on behalf of the latter. Hacı Bayram Mosque is one of the touristic places of Ankara. The site was added in 2016 to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkiye.
This Unesco World Heritage site is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary. First thought to be a Byzantine monastic settlement that housed som ... More
This Unesco World Heritage site is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary. First thought to be a Byzantine monastic settlement that housed some 20 monks, then a pilgrimage site from the 17th century, this splendid cluster of monastic Byzantine artistry with its rock-cut churches, chapels and monasteries is 1km uphill from Göreme's centre.
Member's pageHierapolis ancient theater (히에라폴리스 원형 극장)
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Carved into the hills surrounding the ancient city the great Roman Theater is truly one of the most stunning elements of the Hierapolis Archaeological ... More
Carved into the hills surrounding the ancient city the great Roman Theater is truly one of the most stunning elements of the Hierapolis Archaeological Site. Its stunning architecture, friezes, and location make it one of the best-preserved theaters in Turkey. At its peak, it would have had a seating capacity of over 10,000 people. While there was also a suburban theater that has been nearly completely destroyed by earthquakes, it is this main central theater that encompasses the majesty of this once prosperous ancient city.
Excavation of the theater began in 1957 by the Italian Archaeological Mission and in 1988 the Hierapolis-Pamukkale Archaeological Site was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theater went under an extensive restoration project by the Italian Archaeological Mission from 2009-20013 with funding from the Turkish Ministry of Culture. The beautiful stage that visitors can take in is the result of their efforts. As it stands today, the current stage is mostly the original stone pieced together with modern stabilizers and replicas of the original sculptures contained in the Hierapolis Archaeology Museum.
The ancient city of Hierapolis, 18 km north of the province of Denizli, was founded by Eumenes II, the King of Bergama in the 2nd century BC and it ca ... More
The ancient city of Hierapolis, 18 km north of the province of Denizli, was founded by Eumenes II, the King of Bergama in the 2nd century BC and it can be said that Telephos, the legendary founder of Bergama, named Hierapolis after his wife, Hiera. The city was continuously destroyed and rebuilt by earthquakes because it was in an earthquake prone area. However, the buildings that are standing today were built after the great earthquake in AD 60 and after that, the city was constructed with a grid plan, taking the appearance of a typical Roman city that had lost its Hellenistic character. After the Roman period, Hierapolis continued to be a very important center in the Byzantine period. The reason Hierapolis was the center of Christianity since the 4th century AD was that St. Philip, one of Jesus ' disciples, was crucified here in AD 80. Kent I.S. After the Byzantine conquest of the 4th century, an octagonal church called Martyrium was built in memory of St. Philip. Therefore, the city gained fame and it got the title “Metropolis”. The city was destroyed by the earthquake in the 7th century AD and lost its identity. It became a small town in the 12th century, then the area came under the control of the Seljuk Sultanate in the 13th century and following the earthquake in the 14 century, it was completely abandoned.
The ancient city had grid plan consisting of two monumental gates and perpendicular streets parallel to the Main Street. The Main Street, which is about 1 km long, divides the city into two and there are arcades, public buildings, shops and workshops on both sides of this street. The necropolis areas outside the city walls and on the north, south and east side of the city are the largest necropolis in Southwest Anatolia. The other significant buildings of the ancient cite are; Bath-Basilica, Latrina, Theater, Ploutonion (a shrine to the Greek god Pluto), Apollon Temple, water canals and The Nymphaeum, churches (St. Philip Martyrium, St. Philip Church) and the antique pool and the baths.
Water at 35.6 C in Pamukkale (Ancient City of Hierapolis); Following the doctor's examination, it is recommended in the treatment of cardiovascular st ... More
Water at 35.6 C in Pamukkale (Ancient City of Hierapolis); Following the doctor's examination, it is recommended in the treatment of cardiovascular stiffness, blood pressure, rheumatism, rickets, paralysis, skin, eye, nervous system and vascular diseases, vascular inflammation and reyno disease disorders in accordance with the patient's condition. It is also recommended in stomach spasm, diuretic and inflammation, kidney and sandstones treatment when drunk warmly. The waters that create the Pamukkale Travertines have enabled Pamukkale to gain an important and unique place in thermal tourism. The geography where Pamukkale is located, Çürüksu (Lykos) Valley has a special structure with thermal water resources. People have used thermal water for thousands of years for therapeutic purposes and have built functional and spectacular baths here. The fame of Hierapolis stemming from its thermal waters spread to Anatolia in the Roman Period, and patients came here to find healing. In the city, which has become a medical center with its hot springs, patients have been temporarily or permanently accommodated for treatment purposes. In the Roman necropolis there are graves of patients who came from outside the city and stayed until the end of their lives. In the places where thermal springs are located, religious rites were held in the Ancient Period, festivals were organized with the participation of the people, and state administrators and rich people preferred this place for treatment. Research shows that treatments are managed by clergy and physicians. Today, in the area where the city of Hierapolis is located, the pleasure and happiness of swimming in the thermal waters embraced by historical buildings is completely different. The waters coming out of the karst areas that create the travertines; The lime solution in it has precipitated as a result of evaporation and the decomposition of carbon dioxide in the water. Usually white in color and resembling cotton piles, limestone tuffs form the Pamukkale travertines. The therapeutic properties of Pamukkale thermal water have been understood since ancient times, and its healing qualities have been scientifically proven centuries later. Pamukkale, which is included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List and carefully protected, offers many alternative treatment opportunities to its visitors with its healing thermal waters.
Merkez, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Turkiye 
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Everyday 08:00am-18:30pm
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- It is located 18 kilometers to the north of Denizli city center. It is accessible by minibuses going from Denizli otagar to Pamukkale Archaeological Site.
- Pamukkale Travertenleri is located in Hierapolis.
Soar above the scenic Cappadocian landscape during this sunrise hot-air balloon ride, with an included buffet breakfast before take-off. Hear about th ... More
Soar above the scenic Cappadocian landscape during this sunrise hot-air balloon ride, with an included buffet breakfast before take-off. Hear about the region from your pilot, enjoy a traditional champagne ceremony after you land, and go home with a commemorative flight certificate. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off make for a hassle-free experience.
- Take a romantic hot-air balloon ride at sunrise
- Hear fascinating commentary from your pilot about Cappadocia
- Enjoy a buffet lunch and champagne ceremony
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off