City: Turkey
Top Things to do in Turkey
Top Hotels in Turkey
- 1. Romance Istanbul Hotel
- 2. Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
- 3. Concorde De Luxe Resort
- 4. Lara Barut Collection
- 5. Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
- 6. Hotel Yasmak Sultan
- 7. White House Hotel Istanbul
- 8. Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
- 9. Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
- 10. Hotel Sultania
Things to do in Turkey, Turkey: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
Restaurants in Turkey
1. Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By apricot44 - Turkey, null
The Great Mosque of Diyarbakır (Amid-Amida)-Cami-i Kebîr Diyarbakir ulu Mosque, located in the middle point of Diyarbakir Castle and walls, is about 5 minutes ' walk from all castle gates and is always open to visitors.you do not need to pay any fees when entering.transportation is provided by small minibuses or municipal buses from Diyarbakir airport or bus station.now I want to talk a little about the history of the Great Mosque and Diyarbakir.. Diyarbakir or amida, a city founded by basalt stones formed by lava spewed thousands of years ago by the karacadag volcanic mountain...amida, named in the holy books and established on the Bank of the Tigris River, one of the holy water sources of the Fertile Crescent..amida (virantepe) in the inner castle, located inside the city walls, is the city where the city has grown and developed completely around this mound since the mound.(BC .3000) Diyarbakir fortress and hevsel Gardens, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.it is the longest basalt stone fortifications to survive after the Great Wall of China.about 5 km long more than 200 mosques,churches,monasteries,sun temples,inns,caravanserais,masjids made of basalt stone..… From its first settlement to the present day, all the kingdoms that ruled the region have called the city by different names. The name of the city was first mentioned by the Assyrian ruler Adad Nirari I (BCE.1316-1281) is mentioned as' Amidi 'or' Amedi ' on a sword hilt. It is accepted that this name dates from the Huris (Subartu) who first settled in the city. In Roman sources, the name of the city is referred to as 'Amid' and 'Amida'. Syriacs, one of the indigenous peoples of the region, refer to the city as 'Amid', 'Omid’, 'Emit' and Amida. The names 'Kara Amid','Kara Hamid' and 'Diyar-ı Bekir' used for the city during the Islamic period were changed to 'Diyarbekir' and finally 'Diyarbakir' along with the Republic.the name Diyarbakir comes from one of the Arab tribes that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mesopotamian region.when bekr bin vail and his tribe settle around Diyarbakir, the name diyar bekr (House of bekr)becomes Diyarbakir.the region of Mesopotamia was divided into sections according to the name of the Arab tribes that migrated to the pre-Islamic region.Diyar-ı Mudar, Diyar-ı Rabia and Diyar-ı Bekr.. the Grand Mosque of Diyarbakir, the fifth important mosque in the Islamic world with its importance and splendor...the Great Mosque,which has been standing for thousands of years with a large courtyard, a fountain ,2 madrasas ,a sundial, columns and a large covered Masjid used as a mosque..some sources say that the mosque was first a center of worship built during the reign of the Prophet Moses, and then turned into a large church during the Orthodox(syriac-mor toma) era and finally into a mosque in the mid-7th century.Diyarbakir was conquered in 639 by Khalid bin Walid, a famous warrior and commander of the Islamic armies.the conquest of the city and Castle is described as follows.because the castle is surrounded by very strong and long walls, the conquest of the castle is delayed, and the army's food is running low every day.during Ramadan, khalid bin Walid opens his Iftar with only a piece of bread.the famous warrior's sidekick leaves him a piece of bread every day at iftar time.one day, when he sees that there is no bread, he calls out to his assistant and asks why he has not left bread.the assistant says that he left, and they always leave a piece of bread left by Haman, and they hide, and then the dog takes the bread and leaves.Khalid bin Walid and his sidekick follow the dog and find a secret crossing point to the castle.later, the armies of islam, who entered here, captured the city and the castle, and 40 sahabi became martyrs.currently, there are 40 graves of companions in incastle and the walls.the city of Diyarbakir and the Great Mosque are extremely important in the Islamic world due to the martyrs given and the importance of the mosque.when Khalid bin Walid conquered the castle, they began to use it as a mosque where the Church of mar toma and probably the statue of Jesus was located, and the statue of Jesus was removed from its place.inside the mosque there are inscriptions of local principalities ,Seljuks,Ottomans and dozens of Islamic principalities.the mosque was first built as a small mosque, but many additions were made, especially by the Islamic administrations that came after the 11th century.Greek-style columns,column headers and decorations found in the courtyard indicate that the mosque was previously built on a Greek theater, or that these materials were brought from a Greek temple or theater.the figure of the struggle of the lion and bull, located above the eastern entrance door of the mosque, was used as a symbol of power and authority known from ancient times.some comments say that when entering the mosque,the struggle of the lion and the bull is actually entering the House of God,all ambitions, powers, desires and desires should be left out and entered the holy place as such. 5 geometric and columnar figures found under the window on the wall of the main building of the mosque on the south side, when entering the courtyard of the mosque from the door in the east direction, are explained by various Ian and mythology that have existed since antiquity. Thomas(mar toma) is important in Christian literature.Not a real person.It's a mythological image.He knows he's Jesus ' twin brother.The ascension (resurrection) of Jesus (God Of The Sun) To Heaven Is December 25, while Thomas, i.e. Sirius, is June 25... In order to become visible in the northern skies, it takes a period of 3 degrees, i.e. three days (full rev 360 degrees). The Gospel of Thomas is also present.But it is not considered canonical. While there was Roman rule in Diyarbakir(i.e. Rome had not yet accepted Christianity), the dominant faith in the city was sol INVICTUS (The Invincible Sun) and the religion of MITRA Idi.Mitra is more of a belief accepted in Roman soldiers. The two sutured motif on the left and right is the twin tower.March 21 on the left symbolizes September 23 in the ISE on the right.The same columns are present in Urfa (made in the 200s).The arc (ARCH) that unites them means heaven.This motif passed to Islam as an altar. Six-part Leaf at the bottom of the publication, Six sign symbols between two times. The circle in the middle is a year old Sun.In Sumer, DIN-GIR is a zodiac Dong known as Tengri in Central-Asian tribes.To the right of the cember is the swastika pilgrimage.The LOTUS flower, the symbol of the sun and OSIRIS.Five flowers are not sent to Holy five.Venus and Earth intersect at 5 points every 8 years as the sun rotates around it(PENTAGRAM)
2. The Great Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,625 reviews
Built in the 14th century, this mosque is an excellent example of classical Ottoman architecture. Of special interest are the intricately carved wooden pulpit, and the three-tiered fountain.
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
The Great Mosque (a.k.a. Ulu Cami) is on the main street (where the Atatürk Cd. becomes Cemal Nadir Cd.) and is the largest mosque in Bursa, showcasing Seljuk-style architecture. Many consider it the fifth most important mosque in Islam (after those in Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, and Damascus), and is included in Bursa’s 2014 UNESCO World Heritage Site description. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Bayezid I, and designed and built by architect Ali Neccar in 1396–1399. The large square building has twenty domes arranged in four rows of five, supported by twelve columns. According to legend, twenty domes were built instead of the twenty separate mosques which the Sultan had promised after winning the Battle of Nicopolis over an allied crusader army in 1396. The mosque's two cylindrical minarets are prominent landmarks if you wander around central Bursa. The interior of the mosque is spacious, filled with light, and has graceful calligraphy and floral motifs adorning the walls and columns. At the center is a şadırvan (fountain) where worshipers can perform ritual ablutions before prayer. The dome over the şadırvan is capped by a skylight which highlights the fountain's softly cascading water. The mihrab (prayer niche oriented towards Mecca) is particularly fine, bordered by intricate decorative tiles and bands of graceful calligraphy. Throughout the interior are graceful inscriptions on the walls and columns written by famous Ottoman calligraphers of the period, one of the finest examples of Islamic calligraphy in the world. The interior is shielded from street noise and invites contemplation, encouraged by a reader softly reciting passages from the Koran. The mosque is open during normal hours with no entrance fee (although a donation is gratefully appreciated). Modest attire and removing one's shoes shows respect for this active place of worship.
3. Selimiye Mosque
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5.0 based on 1,117 reviews
Reviewed By Ibrahim_Temo - Istanbul, Turkey
Unesco World heritage... Built in 7 years opened in 1575 . Masterpiece of the great Turkish architect Mimar Sİnan...
4. Esrefoglu Mosque
5. Sultan II. Beyazit Mosque & Theological College
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By zeynep_1124
Such a calming and positive atmosphere... As soon as you walk in to a big garden you feel calmness and relaxation. You see beautiful structure of the past. Little crafts in the fountain which is right behind the gorgeous tree from hundreds of years ago... Inside the mosque is big and welcoming, quite colder than the outside, well kept and tidy. You see the detailed Islamic structure everywhere. It's been 6 months since I last saw but I still feel and see everything.
6. Ulu Camii
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5.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By ramilk2013 - Moscow, Russia
If you are going to Afyon, I advise you to visit this oldest mosque of the city of the 13th century. Its interior does not leave anyone indifferent. Near the mosque there is a staircase on the mountain to the city fortress, and within walking distance there are many family cafes. This city I loved and remembered, they have their own characteristic decoration of houses. I advise you to visit this historic area of peculiar and beautiful town Afyon!
