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The Characteristics of İznik Tiles
İznik Tiles are admired worldwide for the following reasons:
• İznik Tiles are made on a very clean white base with hard backs and underglazed decorations in a unique technique.
• 70-80 percent of an İznik tile is composed of quartz and quartzite. Its beauty arises from the harmonious composition of three succe
How to Get
By Road
It can be reached easily by road from all cities in Turkey.
Coach Station Tel: (+90 266) 373 10 70
Don’t Leave Without
Visiting Erdek Open-Air Museum,
Seeing Kyzikos Ancient City,
Taking a trip by boat along the coast of the Kapıdağ Peninsula.
What to Buy
Rock Carpets woven by local people, head scarves with grape motifs, saddlebags and sacks made of wool and Karaçulha rugs can be bought in shops and bazaars of Fethiye.
Edremit
Edremit, a county of Balıkesir, is a touristic center with clean sea and beaches, historical and archeological creations.
Climate
The district is under the influence of Agean and Mediterranean Climate conditions. Winters are mild and rainy while summers are
Finike
Finike is a tourism spot in Antalya province with a perfect blend of history, nature and sea. The district draws attention with the ruins of Limyra and Arykanda ancient cities. It is also famous for its oranges.
History
It is founded with the name of Phoinikos at the entrance of Aykırı (Arykandos) Brook in the 5th [...]
Erdek
Erdek, a county of Balıkesir, is an attractive touristic centre with its ancient cities, open-air museum, sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.
It was known as Artake in ancient times. Artake experienced the rule of the Milets, Hellens, Romans and Byzantines in 7th century B.C. Artake was conquered by Süleyman Pasha, son of Orhan Ghazi [...]
How to Get
By Road
For most long-distance bus journeys, it is necessary to change at Izmir, 90 minutes away, which has many more choices. Smaller buses make regular trips to Bodrum (2 hours), Pamukkale (3 hours) and Selcuk (30 mins), and dolmuses run a shuttle service to the beaches to the south of Kusadasi. [...]
What to Eat
Yılan balığı and labranda water are the main regional foods of Milas.
What to Buy
Milas carpet, handcrafts are the souvenirs that can be bought from the region.
Don’t Leave Without
Visiting Milas Museum, Zeus Temple, Gümüşkesen Monument,
Seeing Çöllüoğlu Inn,
Buying Milas Carpet,
Going to Iass