duminică, 31 octombrie 2010

Kusadasi/Turkey







Statiunea Kusadasi este situata in cu acelasi nume, o locatie ce beneficiaza de plaje superbe cu nisip auriu, insotite de toate facilitatile necesare unei vacante de vis in Kusadasi - sporturi nautice, excursii cu barca si chiar momente de relaxare in baile turcesti. Apa marii la Kusadasi este limpede, scufundarile fiind o activitate preferata pentru vizitatori.


Ancient fortress ruins and its gates are a testament to the impact on the city of Kusadasi Ottoman Empire in the early fifteenth century. Today you can see the old houses on narrow streets, with modern roads and Barlar Sokak (Street bars), the place where you go if you are looking for restaurants and mood.
Apart from clubs and restaurants in hotels, nightlife in Kusadasi is concentrated in the historical center, the narrow streets lined by Hayrettin Barbaros Bulvari and Saglik Sokak. On Barlar Sokagi will find a lot of Irish pubs and Caravanserail Club is one of the best locations if you want to spend a night in traditional Turkish style.















You may want to visit the bazaar in Kusadasi - there are many things that will attract the eye, and if you want to buy something, do not be afraid to negotiate. Beware of counterfeit goods, however. Here are the most expensive brands of watches for example, but chances are considerable that he stop working until you get home.
Pigeon Island - Güvercin Ada - at sea offers Byzantine ruins of a castle (Castle pirated) and a beautiful view of the city Kusadashi. Originally, the island called Bird Island, but when the Ottomans called the city so (Kusadasi means "Bird Island"), the island was renamed Pigeon Island. The ferries to the islands leave Kusadashi in Greece or Italy. The resort of Kusadasi in May you can go in exploring historical sites as Ephesus and Miletus or rock formations at Pamukkale.


  Nobody knows the exact moment when the first settlement was founded in the resort of Kusadasi, but no evidence indicating that lelegienii, lidienii carienii came from central Anatolia and settled on the mountain slopes around 2000 BC Pilav Later settlements appeared Pigale, Maratheson, Neopolis and Panionion, and will be conquered by the Ionians, and then the Romans in Ephesus.
Kusadasi is today was founded by the Venetians in the sixteenth century, they built the castle on the tiny island and Güvercin Ada. In the Middle Ages the city was ruled by Venetians and Genoese, bearing the name of Scala Nova. The village was surrounded by walls of defense against pirates.

joi, 28 octombrie 2010

Izmir/Turcia

Izmir's history goes back to 3000 BC according to the results of historical and archaeological knowledge. Findings and Investigations Many Have Been Made to enlighten Izmir's history: The continuous excavations on the ridges by Prof. Dr. Ekrem Bayrakli Akurgal since 1959, the discovery of the Zeus Altar by the German archaeologist Carl Humman in Pergamon (Bergama) between 1866 and 1878 , the discovery of the Artemis Temple in 1869 by the British Wood and the continuous excavations by Austrian archaeologists at Un certain intervals of the city of ancient Ephesus since 1904. Findings and many investigations have been made to enlighten Izmir History: excavations continued on the ridges by Prof. Dr. Ekrem Akurgal Bayrakli of 1959, the discovery of the Zeus Altar of the German archaeologist Carl Humman Pergamon (Bergama) between 1866 and 1878, the discovery Artemis Temple Wood in 1869 by British archaeologists digging continues by Austrian town from time to ancient Ephesus since 1904. Also Many Researchers in different universities is still investigating on the city's historical development. Also, many researchers from different universities are still investigating the historical development of the city.




Many legends have known about the derivation of the name of Izmir. Many legends are known about the derivation of the name of Izmir. ACCORDING to the knowledge Acquired Scientific studies from the word "IZMIR" cams from Smyrna in the ancient Ionian dialect and Smyrna as it WAS in the Attican Written (around Athens) dialect. Depending on the knowledge gained from scientific studies word "IZMIR" came from Smyrna in the ancient Ionian dialect and was written as Smyrna in Attican (around Athens) dialect. Note: The Greek word Smyrna WAS, it cam from Anatolian root like Many Other names in the Aegean Region from the texts Belonging to 2000 BC in the Kültepe settlement in Kayseri, the likes Called Tismyrna come across and the WAS (Ti) at the Beginning WAS omitted and the City WAS pronounced as Smyrna. Smyrna was not Greek word came from Anatolian root as many other names in the Aegean Sea region of the texts belonging to 2000 BC, Kültepe settlement in Kayseri, a place called Tismyrna was met (Ti), the beginning was omitted and the town was pronounced as Smyrna. So the city Smyrna WAS Called the Early Years of 3000 BC or late 1800 BC In the Turkish Called WAS was the city of Izmir. So the city was called Smyrna the early years of 3000 BC or late 1800 BC In the Turkish era the city was called Izmir.
In the Years of 3000 BC Western Anatolia under the rich WAS Influence Trojan civilization. The settlement built on the Aegean coast Areas Also GeneRally developed under the Influence Trojan. The Hittites The which Homer wrote about in the Iliad, we're an active force and civilization in the Anatolian mountain Pastures Because the Trojans and the Hittites of the Allies Were they HAD a big Influence on the Aegean Settlements. Between 3000 BC Western Anatolia was rich in a Trojan civilization influence. settlement areas built on the Aegean coast also developed generally under the Trojan influence. Hittites which Homer wrote the Iliad, were an active force and civilization in the Anatolian mountain pastures because the Trojans were allies of the Hittites and had a great influence on the Aegean settlements. As a matter of fact captain (Çandarli) in the River basin and similar Bakirçay Settlements Were built by the Hittites. As a matter of fact captain (Çandarli) Bakirçay River basin and similar settlements were built by the Hittites. It is believed That the Amazons lived in the area between Caria and the Lydia Which today is the sides of the Yamanlar Mountains, and they carried on Their existence Until the arrival of the Aioli and the Ions. It is believed that the Amazons lived in the area between Caria and Lydia, today's Yamanlar sides of mountains, and continued their existence until the arrival of Aioli and ions.
The Aioli and the Ions Who Fled from the Doric invasion around 1000 BC, cam from Greece and settled in Izmir and surroundings STIs. Aioli and ions that have escaped the Doric invasion around 1000 BC, came from Greece and settled in Izmir and its surroundings. The Ionian and Settlements Aeolos is important as Follows: Bergama (Pergamon), Manisa (Magnesia), Izmir (Smyrna), Urla (Klazomenai, near Cesme) Kemalpaşa (Nimphaion), Cesme-Ildiri (erythrea) Sigacik (Teos) Phokaia, Selcuk (Ephesus). Aeolos important Ionian settlements are as follows: Bergama (Pergamon), Manisa (Magnesia), Izmir (Smyrna), Urla (Klazomenai, near Cesme) Kemalpaşa (Nimphaion), Cesme-Ildiri (erythrea) Sigacik (Teos) , Phokaia, Selcuk (Ephesus).
Izmir night Until the 7th century BC Izmir got Richer Because of ITS trade Neighbors With its especially Lydia. By the 7th century BC Izmir got richer because of trade with its neighbors especially Lydia. Its good neighbor Relationships with Lydia lasted Until conquered by the Lydians Were the Persians. Good relations with its neighbor Lydia lasted until the Lydians were conquered by the Persians. The Persian Sovereignty ended with Alexander the Great 's arrival to Anatolia in 334 BC In tissue Years in Which Began the Hellenistic Period, a new settlement formed around Kadifekale WAS (Mount Pagos) and ITS city walls and Belong to the Hellenistic Period Have undergone Many restorations in the following Periods. Persian sovereignty ended with Alexander the Great and the arrival of "the Anatolia in 334 BC In these years, which began the Hellenistic period, a new location was formed around Kadifekale (Mount Arios) and its walls are part of the city Hellenistic period and have undergone many restorations in subsequent periods.

                                                                                                                                                                              
         











The city, which was linked to the Pergamon Empire in 197 BC, passed into the control of the Roman Empire, after a short period of time between 27 BC and 324 AD Roman control transformed Izmir into an important commercial port city. For the West, Izmir WAS seen as the center of Asia. To the west, Izmir was seen as central Asia. In this Period the Agora, Acropolis, Theater, Stadium, and constructions That DID Not Remain up to now, like the libraries and the fountains, we're built During this period. During this period the Agora, Acropolis, Theater, Stadium, and constructions which have hitherto remained, such as libraries and wells were constructed during this period.
                                                              

miercuri, 27 octombrie 2010

Praid/Romania

Trips and toursThere can efeDuruitoarea, Ceahlau nature reserve) and the winter sports (ski slopes with different degrees of difficulty, skating rink, toboggan runs)















If you believe the old settlements in Transylvania dating back in 1100 - 1334, Praid settlement is classified as a relatively "young", is attested since 1564. Mines (the Upper and Lower) are attested since 1493. Name of mine (original Parajd in Hungarian) comes from the word "Paraje" the diminutive, as it appears in all the Carpathian basin, meaning a small field with small pasture grass or grass


This "pasture" is crossed Târnava Little River and its affluents. Târnava Mica starts at km 8 Gheorgheni road, from the two main springs: Great Creanga Creanga Mica. Zone between the two streams and they say "muzzle the two branches" by the locals. There was once Áprily Hungarian poet Lajos box - the poet's favorite place - which finally broke the World War ... Mortii, Kali Breakfast and Great Fountain of Lazarus, all tributaries of the left side of the stream Creanga Mica. These all start from the streams and mountains Bucinului Gurghiului. Largest tributary, 22 km long, is the Târnavei Small brook which flows into Târnava Corund the hill Harom Mica.Besides Praid "young" surrounded by mountain streams, beautiful forests and steep cliffs, there is also a mine "old", which implies that collateral civilian population was the seat of the military site, which occupies the city "Rapsonné. Old Praid assured the food and the human material for this military base. City existed when the two small settlements - "Bábirkó" and "Görgényalja" begins its life on the territory of present mine. These parts of the village crowded with narrow streets, are characteristic of a refuge for people who migrate on horseback, like the old courts localitateaTârgu-Secuiesc. With time the room joined with the salt and street Nádasfo, forming today's Praid

Durau/Romania

Located 100 km from Piatra Neamt and 6 km southwest of the village Ceahlău (which administratively belongs), at an altitude of 780-800 m at the foot of the famous massively Ceahlau (in the NW) - famous for its legends and magical traditions - resort is located in a mountainous region frequented since the eighteenth century. In a small church was Durău painted by the famous Romanian painter Nicolae Tonitza. On one of the routes to climb Mount Ceahlău Duruitoarea tourists can admire the waterfall (25 m height), with an impressive stream of deafening noise and water (from which it draws its name). The stimulating sub-alpine climate, clean air, dust and allergens, ozonized atmosphere are the main natural healing factors. The resort, open in all seasons, is recommended for rest and treatment of asthenic neurosis, a state of weakness, anemia, for recovery from mental or intellectual effort. It is possible to make excursions on Ceahlău (Ocolasu Toaca Mare 1907 m and 1904 m,,) and winter sports (skiing, with varying degrees of difficulty).Accessibility: DN 15 (Turda, Targu Mures, Bacau, Piatra Neamt) to bypass the DJ Bistricioara 155 F (16 km) or Bicaz dam (28 km).

Trips and toursIt is possible to make excursions in the mountains (Ocolasu Mare - 1907 Toaca m - 1904 m, both part of the Mountains Ceeahlau peaks, waterfalls Duruitoarea, Ceahlau nature reserve) and the winter sports (ski slope with different degrees of difficulty, skating rink, toboggan runs).


Se pot face excursii in zonele apropiate: vizitarea manastirilor din apropiere (Secu, Sihastrie, Neamt, Varatec si Agapia), manastirile din nordul Moldovei (Humorului, Sucevita, Moldovita, Putna,Dragomirna, Voronet), casele memoriale Mihail Sadoveanu si Ion Creanga, Cheile Bicazului si Lacul Rosu cat si statiunile Borsec si Vatra Dornei.

In statiune mai puteti gasi o mica biserica pictata de celebrul pictor roman Nicolae Tonitza cat si o manastire construita in 1992.