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Kahve Dünyası

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Kahve Dünyası opened its first store in Eminönü in Istanbul in 2004 and also became a wholesaler. Today, it has 12 stores and 11 stands in Istanbul, Antalya and Eskişehir. Kahve Dünyası adopted the management model of its international rivals

More info at http://www.kahvedunyasi.com

The House Café

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The House Café, is one of Istanbul’s hip coffee shop chains. This trendy cafe with outlets in several locations, such as Ortakoy, Tunel and Nisantasi. All are styled by hot design team Autoban. The original in Nisanstisi on the Boshporus shoreline is my favourite with its secret entrance, tables scattered around and a cozy garden.

http://www.thehousecafe.com.tr

Simdi Cafe in Istanbul

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This chic, quiet cafe is called Simdi (Now) and it is the first floor of a very trendy old Pera building..
The interior is well decorated and so much relaxing than having your coffee in Markiz Passage.

If you like to chill out and enjoy meeting local intellectuals it is a nice place to go. The coffees and fresh juices are excelllent and take a piece of delicious Orange cake to go with it. Simdi is Located in Smyrna Beyoglu side streets

Asmalı Mescit No:9 Beyoglu
Tel: 0212 252 54 43

Top 10 Coffee Shops in Istanbul

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In the early 1600s in the middle English word coffee first came to be used, it is kahveh Ottoman Turks. For political reasons, even in Ottoman Turkey 17 century and banned political activity was associated with vaccination in Europe.

Istanbul for centuries was the center of coffee trade between East and West are. As they spread like wild fire in the coffee shop in Istanbul today are more popular than ever. Business travelers rushing to find a cup of coffee where you rarely have to worry about. I can find a coffee shop on every street corner is.

Each cup of real coffee snobs best java is carefully crafted argue that small local cafes. Often neighborhoods are stuck outside of the city's financial district, this shop might be forced to buy for a business trip.

Business trip, we squeezed the same four walls in istanbul hotel offers independent coffee shops. A great place for coffee houses, local geography and culture are.

Here are some of Istanbul is Turkey's first coffee shop. Because the list of recommendations raised by our visitors and cafes will be updated regularly.

Pamukkale

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Pamukkale in Denizli Province in southwest Turkey is an extraordinary area of hot springs awash with calcium carbonate that has created a unique area of limestone and travertine. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and noted tourist attraction. For more information, see the Pamukkale official website.

Bodrum

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Basement (from Petronium), formerly Halicarnassus, ancient Greek: (Turkish: Mausoleum), a Turkish port town in Muğla province is located in the southwestern Aegean Region countries. On the south coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, the entry control point is located in the Gulf of Gokova, and it faces the Greek island of Kos. Today, an international center of tourism and yachting. The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times. Mausolos shrine, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, were here.

Bodrum Castle, the Crusaders by 15 century, built in the port and looks at the International Marina. Museum of Underwater Archeology and hosts year-round fort area contains a variety of cultural festivals.

Bodrum has a Mediterranean climate. A winter average high of 14 °C (57 °F) and in the summer 32 °C (90 °F), with very sunny spells. Summers are hot and humid and winters are mild and mostly sunny.

Region of Bodrum, Turgutreis, Ortakent, Turkbuku, Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Bitez, Konacik, Waterside and in the municipality include Mumcu, and recent developments in tourism-focused areas throughout the district were built or being built. Even in the face of the peninsula is extremely dry belt that stretches compared with its immediate neighbors. With increasing population and more tourists a constant shortage of drinking water, later became a critical problem, the result of low rainfall.

The first recorded settlers in Bodrum region were the Carians and the harbor area was colonized by Dorian Greeks as of the 7th century BC. The city later fell under Persian rule. Under the Persians, it was the capital city of the satrapy of Caria, the region that had since long constituted its hinterland and of which it was the principal port. Its strategic location ensured that the city enjoyed considerable autonomy. Archaeological evidence from the period such as the recently discovered Salmakis (Kaplankalesi) Inscription, now in Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, attest to the particular pride[clarification needed] its inhabitants had developed.[3] A famous native was Herodotus, the Greek historian (484-420 BC).

Mausolus ruled Caria from here, nominally on behalf of the Persians and independent in practical terms for much of his reign between 377 to 353 BC. When he died in 353 BC, Artemisia II of Caria, who was both his sister and his widow, employed the ancient Greek architects Satyros and Pythis, and the four sculptors Bryaxis, Scopas, Leochares and Timotheus to build a monument, as well as a tomb, for him. The word "mausoleum" derives from the structure of this tomb. It was a temple-like structure decorated with reliefs and statuary on a massive base. It stood for 1700 years and was finally destroyed by earthquakes.[citation needed] Today only the foundations and a few pieces of sculpture remain.

Alexander the Great laid siege to the city after his arrival in Carian lands and, together with his ally, the queen Ada of Caria, captured it after heavy fighting.

Crusader Knights arrived in 1402 and used the remains of the Mauseoleum as a quarry to build the still impressively standing Bodrum Castle (Castle of Saint Peter), which is also particular in being one of the last examples of Crusader architecture in the East.

Bodrum sponge divers, fishermen and residents of a town 20 century middle of the up despite Mansur, free trade and the South Island with the access requirements associated with the bilingual Cretans Turks a large community exists as pointed Dodecanese Islands in 1935 until the absolute provincial saved her. [4] This replaced the traditional farming activities very rewarding in the peninsula of the big landlords did not prevent the formation of a class. Basement, or political and religious extremism has a remarkable history. intellectuals, a first core of the author Cevat Sakir Kabaağaçlı, here the first exiled came around 1950 after the form was launched twenty years ago and towns by the pen name of Harold Pinter ("Harold Pinter adoption to the point captivated happened").

In fact, once Bodrum Turkey's educated classes by popular among this group of intellectuals. Since then, Bodrum continuous artistic backgrounds of people to take their second homes as a place for the regions to select them for promotion is an effort, most of these people gradually throughout the year to stay would regularly have increased. Basement now many poets, singers, artists, as well as business-minded investors and will be hosting packages to tourists. the second with the interests of the inhabitants of Bodrum's heritage and spirit of defense of the differences between groups was determined susceptibility, and an ever-present issue that often surfaces. For example, trees are cut for any reason, a group of Bodrum in Turkey or even very likely to make national news is local.

Kusadasi (Bird Island)

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Kuşadası is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast[1] and the center of the seaside district of the same name in Aydın Province. Kuşadası lies at a distance of 95 km (59 mi) to the south from the region's largest metropolitan center of İzmir, and 71 km (44 mi) from the provincial seat of Aydın situated inland. Its primary industry is tourism. Her neighbours are Germencik district from northeast, Söke one from southeast, Aegean Sea from west and Selçuk district from north.

Kuşadası has a residential population of 50,000 rising to over half a million during the summer when the large resort fills with tourists (from Turkey itself, northern Europe and the Balkans), plus the hotel staff, bar staff, construction workers, and drivers who are needed to work in the restaurants, holiday villages, aquaparks, rock bars, beach clubs and hotels servicing all these visitors. In addition to the visitors from overseas there is a substantial community of foreigners resident in the area.

Izmir

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Izmir, historically the Smyrna, Turkey's third largest city after Istanbul and the country's second largest port city. Except that in waters along the Gulf of Izmir and the Aegean Sea is located. This Ontario province, has an area of 7350 km2 seat. London Hotels twelve metropolitan counties (Balçova, flagged, Bornova, Buca, Cigli, Gaziemir, Güzelbahçe, Karabağlar, Karsiyaka, Konak, Menemen, Narlıdere and bagged), each with its own distinct features and temperament, but all consist Mayor City led. Province's total population was 3,795,978 at the end of 2008. metropolitan district of the city which middle of the field has a total area of 855 km2 (330 sq mi) and a population of 2,606,294.

Izmir (Izmir See Timeline) and even an improved human settlements as long recorded history of the city is almost 3500 years. advantageous from a cliff into a deep notch on the west coast of Anatolia at the beginning of work in half-reclining, the city's most historic cities has become a major trade of the Mediterranean. Turkey's main port handled cargo to the port for exports and free zone, a Turkish-US joint venture in 1990, founded a leader among the twenty Turkey. His labor and young professionals, especially the rising class, the city or in its immediate vicinity (eg, Manisa and Turgutlu, etc.), concentrated, and either large companies or SMEs, under the increasingly global in scale and intensity of his name confirmed. Common in the Turkish city of Izmir, one of the most progressive in his values, lifestyle, dynamism and gender roles are considered in terms. Politically, the Republican People's Party is considered a stronghold.

The region of İzmir was situated on the southern fringes of the "Yortan culture" in Anatolia's prehistory, the knowledge of which is almost entirely drawn from its cemeteries, and in the second half of the 2nd millennium B.C., in the western end of the extension of the yet largely obscure Arzawa Kingdom, an offshoot and usually a dependency of the Hittites, who themselves spread their direct rule as far as the coast during their Great Kingdom. That the realm of the 13th century B.C. local Luwian ruler who is depicted in Kemalpaşa Karabel rock carving at a distance of only 50 km (31 mi) from İzmir was called the Kingdom of Mira may also leave ground for association with the city's name.

Aegean Coast

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The Aegean Coast of Turkey contains fine archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, great scenery, and a host of towns that are excellent destinations. The Aegean Coast is an area of Turkey you should research, as it is a rich travel destination.

Ephesus

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Efes (Ephesus) by many people since BC, is believed to be 11. century, despite the historical record can be viewed only from the world's seventh-century archaeological site of Ephesus is considered one of the. Very good (again, the structure is preserved) and wide, with a wide range of buildings and well-maintained toilets for a brothel and some unexpected sites, including ads.

An internal site today, the first of Ephesus, the port and the river to such a degree that landlocked place has become silted, although a port. Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, a great desire of many in error (based on a Greek goddess to see), one of which "was considered as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world are interested." Unfortunately, the Temple of Artemis was destroyed and replaced with a single column are selected. Well, however, the cult of Artemis at Ephesus early history is recorded as a force.

Ephesus, an ancient aqueduct and a large number of images in the bath area.

Ephesus, an amalgam of the history of the country, including the Persians, the Greeks (Alexander the Great included) BC 4. At the end of the century, Romans and Turks captured the city. Visit the city of St. Paul and St. John and the Virgin Mary was the final home of Christianity, was present at a short distance from Ephesus. Goths MS and third-century grandeur of the city to re wash it is repeated.

These doors, next to the Celsus Library, the Agora, the market and serve as a meeting point at the entrance to celebrate. BC history from the door 4. century

You may want to spend more time on their return even though the guidance is the best way to see Ephesus. In the nearby city of Selcuk, Ephesus Museum contains many treasures excavated from the site. (Open in summer from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 19:00. In winter, the museum will close at 5:00 p.m. - Tel. +90,232,892 60 10).

Celsus Library, Ephesus, the most interesting part of re-using the original materials are included. 3rd century two-storey building collapsed at one time kept a large library

Also in the south of Ephesus, what of Mary, Mother of Jesus is believed to be the last resident. This building, according to legend, St. John the Baptist built the original house is believed to be built on the foundations.

Ephesus, Turkey near the house of Mary,

During a trip to a course of most tourists see of Ephesus. A cruise tour, you will be limited in time. During a short visit you so I urge you to consider. If the program can check if any, Selcuk, Ephesus, Izmir and Kusadasi all day wandering from site to allow you'll want to spend the night.

During the half day in the oppressive summer heat too, so be sure to get water to wear sun hats and sunscreen is to use a good quality.

Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey's largest city (fifteen million), Bosporus, 18 miles, a narrow sea channel dividing Mamara connection with the Black Sea is estimated to be around. At the east end of the strait on the west coast of Europe marks the signs on the east coast of Asia, the world's largest continent at the beginning. Istanbul city's European side of the majority of the population, many travelers are interested in the position to do.

Istanbul city nicknames. As of this time Constantinople was the capital of Eastern Roman Empire, called Byzantine, although initially known. In1453 Istanbul was conquered by the Ottomans and finally, was renamed Istanbul. Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the Ottoman Empire and the city (the capital city of Edirne was replaced) and the City was home to the history of the world's most powerful Islamic empire.

In the sixteenth and seventeenth century, after reaching the peak of power, the Ottoman dynasty slowly 19 and 20 deteriorated in the centuries. He was removed in 1922 after the Turkish Independence War. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, modern Turkey under the leadership of the Liberation War, the victorious forces of the "father" is accepted as Turkish people to this day continues to be a popular historical figure. He moved to the capital to Ankara in Turkey's Istanbul's global importance, and in 1950 it was not until captured.

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Istanbul's famous work, the majority of Europe, or west of the Bosphorus, located on the south and in the intensive famous "Golden Horn", an 8 km (4.8 miles) deep, fresh water on a natural harbor estuary. There is the Golden Horn called estuaries, or fertile soil and in the past that region is associated fish, the shape due to the discussions are. easily the modern boats can dock here during the Byzantine period, the Golden Horn at the entrance of enemies deny access or to disfavour the emperor used with a chain, was blocked by.

Golden horn from a more modern Beyoglu Old City (Sultanahmet) separates. Old City you want to spend the majority of your time, but it's great shopping areas, you will find many great restaurants and Dolmbahce Palace is located in Beyoglu Galata Bridge on the north.

Travel by taxi or water taxi using the traditional. Istanbul but there are many differences in different parts of the city of Amsterdam is the city is great. hot day or to walk away from a taxi back to your hotel, do not hesitate to grab that grows too long. As a result, the city's east side want to see a water taxi will be ticket only.

Arriving in Istanbul, according to sensory excess, because it is really the appropriate place is accompanied by East West. If you come by boat to the shipyard, a feast for the eye view, that sense of architectural styles as a combination attack. While waiting for copies of a mosque in Istanbul, the profile of the Old City, with massive domes and minarets which dominate the sky, was spectacular. Difficult to reach the sea in Istanbul, you've reached an important sense of historical importance is not a place.