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getting around, 405 Archaeological Museum Academic trips, 64–65 for kids, 414, 416 (Arkeoloji Müzesi) Accommodations, 9–10, 72–73 layout of, 404–405 , 187 , Pergamum, 231 nightlife, 415–417 Çanakkale, 200 Active vacations, 65–69 orientation, 402–403 Çeşme, 237 Aegean Yachting, 68 restaurants, 408–410 , 309 Ağaçaltı Kilisesi (Ihlara), 388 shopping, 414–415 , 136–137 The (Izmir), 224 traveling to, 399, 402–404 Izmir, 224 Agora (Pergamum), 232 visitor information, 404 Pergamum, 232 Agora Temple (Pergamum), Citadel (Hisar or The Archaeological Site of 232 Ankara Kalesi), 410–411 (Efes), 249–253 Ağzıkarahan (), Ankara International Film Architecture, 35 385 Days, 47 Arch of Domitian (), Ahmet III Fountain (Istanbul), Antalya, 342–363 267 138–139 accommodations, 354–358 Area codes, 429 Ahmet III Library (Istanbul), coastal cities of antiquity, Argeus, 68 143 349–350 Argeus Tourism & Travel, 67 Air travel, 52–55 excursions from, 361–363 Arı Burnu Monument & Akbank Jazz Festival, 50 festivals, 359 Cemetery, 206 Akyarlar, 277 history of, 348 Aristotle, 215 Alaçatı Bay, 234, 238 nightlife, 360 Art, 34–36 Alaçatı`Surf Paradise Club, 238 outdoor activities, 352–354 Artemesion (Temple of Arte- Alaçatı town, 234, 235 restaurants, 359–360 mis; Ephesus), 255–256 Alaeddin (), 397 traveling to, 344–345 Artemis, colossal statues of Alay Han (Cappadocia), 385 visitor information, 345 (Ephesus), 249, 250 Alexander Sarcophagus Antalya Beach Park, 351 Arykanda, 333 (Istanbul), 136 Antalya Museum (Antalya Asansör (Izmir), 224–225 , 19, 131 Müzesi), 348 Askeri Müzesi (Military Alexander Troas, 211 Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum; Çanakkale), 200 Al Jamal (Istanbul), 180 Exhibition, 49 Asklepion (Pergamum), Alman Çeşmesi (Fountain of Antiphellos, 331, 332 232–233 Wilhelm II; Istanbul), 136 Antiques, Istanbul, 168 Aslanhane Camii (Lion’s Den Altar of Hestia Boulaia Antique Theatre of Halicarnas- Mosque; Ankara), 413 (Ephesus), 250 sus (Bodrum), 274 Aslanlıkapı (Lion’s Gate; Altar of Zeus (Pergamum), 232 Anzac Day, 48 Hattuşaş), 419 Altınkum Beach, 238 Apartment of the Valide , 349–350 American Express,COPYRIGHTED 429 Sultan (Istanbul), 144 MATERIALAspendos Opera and Ballet Istanbul, 96 Aperlai, 333 Festival, 48 American Research Institute in , 268–269 , 213–215 (Istanbul), 164 , 333 Assumption of the Virgin Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi Apollon Smyntheon at Mary, 49 (Museum of Anatolian (Gülpınar), 214 Atatürk, 30–31 Civilizations; Ankara), Arasta Bazaar (Istanbul), 165 anniversary of death of, 50 411–412, 414 The Arcadian Way (Ephesus), Atatürk and War of Indepen- , 333, 341 253 dence Museum (Ankara), Ankara, 48, 399–420 411 accommodations, 406–408 Atatürk Cultural Center festivals, 416 (Istanbul), 180

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 433433 66/17/10/17/10 111:141:14 PMPM 434 Atatürk Farm and Zoo (Atatürk orientation, 272 Cappadocia, 49, 50, 364–398 Orman Çiftliği; Ankara), 414 restaurants, 282–284 choosing a base, 371–381 Atatürk sights and attractions, festivals, 367 (Anıtkabir; Ankara), 411 274–277 getting around, 369 ATMs (automated-teller travel agents, 273–274 outdoor activities, 369–370 machines), 58 traveling to, 270 traveling to, 367–369 Augustus Tapınağı (Temple of visitor information, 272 Cappadocia and environs, Augustus and Rome; Bodtur, 68 sights and attractions, Ankara), 414 Books, recommended, 43–44 381–394 Avanos, 386–387 Botanica Thermal Spa Çarıklı Kilise (Church with San- Ayasofya (Istanbul), 127–132 (Çeşme), 69, 239 dals; Cappadocia), 383 Ayayorgı Beach, 238–239, 243 Bozcaada, 49, 211–213 Carpets and rugs, 175 Ayazma Cove, 213 Bozdoğan Kemeri (Valens Istanbul, 167, 169–171 Aydınlık Beach, 262 Aqueduct; Istanbul), 150 Car rentals, 55 Ayvalı, 375–376 The British Council (Istanbul), Çarşı Sokağı, 308 163–164 Car travel, 53, 55 Babadağ, 308 Buckle Church (Tokalı Kilise; The Cave of the Seven Babakale, 214 Cappadocia), 383 Sleepers (Ephesus), 254 Babüssaade (Gate of Felicity; Bugday, 69 Çayağzı Beach, 341 Istanbul), 140 Bugs, 60 Celaleddin-i , tomb of Babylon Alaçatı (Çeşme), 244 , 197 (Konya), 398 Baghdad Kiosk (Istanbul), 142 Burnt Hill & Monument Cellphones, 71 Bargaining, 167 (), 206 Çemberlitaş Hamamı Baths of Scholastikia Bursa, 184–194 (Istanbul), 151 (Ephesus), 252 accommodations, 192–193 Cengelhan (Ankara), 411 Beaches attractions, 186–191 Ceramic Museum (Konya), 398 Antalya area, 350–351 getting around, 186 Çeşme, 234 best, 7–9 restaurants, 193–194 Çeşme Archaeological Fethiye area, 311–313 traveling to, 185–186 Museum, 237 Kalkan area, 323–324 visitor information, 186 Çeşme Peninsula, 234–244 Kaş area, 334–335 Bursa Museum of Turkish and Chimaera, 361 Bedesten (Bursa), 188 Islamic Arts, 187–188 Christie, Agatha, 108 Belceğiz Beach, 312 Business hours, 429 Chunuk Bair Memorials Belediye Halk Plaj, 277 Bus travel, 56–57 (Gallipoli), 207 , 230–234 Butterfly Valley, 313 Church of Aya Sofya (Nicaea), Beyazıt Mosque (Beyazıt Büyükada, 165, 196 194–195 Camii), 152 Büyükkale (Great Fortress; Church of St. George (Kırk Beylerbeyi Palace (Istanbul), Hattuşaş), 418 Damaltı Kilisesi), 390 158 Büyük Tapinak (Hattuşaş), 418 Church of Santa Barbara Beyman (Istanbul), 172 Byzantine Church (Xanthos), (Cappadocia), 382 Beymen Home (Istanbul), 175 325 Church of Theotokos Pamma- BeyoğLamu (Istanbul), accom- karistos (Istanbul), 145 modations, 105–111 Cabotage Day, 49 Church of the Saints Sergius Big Island (Büyükada), 196 Café del Mare (Bodrum), 285 and Bacchus (Istanbul), Biletix, 47 Café Merhaba (Kaş), 338 148–149 Bitez Bay, 277 Caferağa Medresesi (Istanbul), Church of the Serpents (Yılanlı Black Island, 237 65, 171–172 Kilisesi), 389 Blue Cave (Mavi Mağara), 324 Cağaloğlu Hamamı (Istanbul), Church of the Virgin Mary Blue Lagoon, 237, 312 151 (Bozcaada), 213 Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet The Cage (Istanbul), 144–145 Church of the Virgin Mary Camii; Istanbul), 132–133 Calendar of events, 46–51 (Meryem Kilisesi; Ephesus), Blue Voyage (Mavi Yolculuk), Çaliş Beach, 311 254 66–68 Camel Wrestling Festival Church with Sandals (Çarıklı Boat travel and cruises, 66–68 (Selçuk), 47, 247 Kilise; Cappadocia), 383 Bodrum, 49–50, 269–286 Çanakkale, 47, 48, 198–202 Church with the Apple (Elmalı accommodations, 278–281 Canoeing, Xanthos River, 326 Kilise; Cappadocia), 382 consulates, 273 Cape Helles Landings Çimenlik Castle (Çanakkale), festivals, 285 (Gallipoli), 206 200 getting around, 272 Çinili Köşk (Istanbul), 137 nightlife, 284–286 Çırağan Palace, 158–159

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 434434 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM Çiralı, 361 Diamond Beach (Pırlanta 435 Cleopatra’s (Sedir) Island, 293 Beach), 238 Families with children, Clock Tower (Saat Kulesi) , 260 61–62 Antalya, 349 Dietary red flags, 60 Ankara, 414, 416 Izmir, 225 Dilek National Park, 262 Istanbul, 164–165 Coffee, 39–41 Disabilities, travelers with, 61 Father Christmas Museum Cold Water Bay, 310 Dodo Beach, 277 (Noel Baba Müzesi; ), The of Julian (Julianus Dolmabahçe Palace (Istanbul), 341 Sütunu; Ankara), 412 159–160 Fatih Festivities, 48 Commercial Agora (Ephesus), Dolphinarium-Aqualand- Fatih Mosque and Complex 253 Aquapark complex (Istanbul), 155 Consulates, 429–430 (Antalya), 351 Festival of St. Nicholas, 51 Contemporary Istanbul Art Donkey Island, 237 Festival of Victory, 47 Festival, 51 Dormitory of the Pages of the Fethiye, 305–321 Çorlulu Alipaşa Medrese Imperial Treasury (Istanbul), accommodations, 315–319 (Istanbul), 181–182 142 getting around, 308–309 Coronation Square (Istanbul), Drinking laws, 429 nightlife, 320–321 131 orientation, 306, 308 restaurants, 319–320 Courtney’s Post (Gallipoli), 208 astern Orthodox Easter E sights and attractions, Court of the Janissaries Sunday, 47 309–313 (Istanbul), 139 Eating and drinking, 38–41 sports and outdoor Courtyard of the Favorites Ecumenical Patriarchate of activities, 313–315 (Istanbul), 145 (Istanbul), tourist information, 306 Covered Bazaar (Bursa), 188 145–146 traveling to, 306 Credit cards, 58 (Sarayiçi) and in vil- Fethiye Archaeological Credo Tours, 68, 70 lages around the country, 49 Museum, 309 Crisler Library at Ephesos Efes (Archaeological Site of Fethiye Camii (Istanbul), 145 (Ephesus), 249 Ephesus), 249–253 Fethiye Surf Center, 311 Crowned Prince Mosque Com- Efes Pilsen Blues Festival, Fez Travel, 70 plex (Istanbul), 156 50–51 Films, 44 Çuhacılar Hanı (Istanbul), 134 Eğritaş Kilisesi (Church with Food and cuisine, 38–41 CulturaLinks USA, 69 the Crooked Stone), Food and wine trips, 69 Cumhuriyet Bayramı (Republic 388–389 Food stores and markets, Day), 50 Egyptian Spice Bazaar Istanbul, 173 Cumhuriyet Müzesi (Museum (Istanbul), 165 Fountain of Wilhelm II (Alman of the Republic; Ankara), Egyptian Spice Market Çeşmesi; Istanbul), 136 413 (Istanbul), 157–158 Fruit Room (Istanbul), 144 Curettes Way (Ephesus), 251 Electricity, 429 Customs regulations, 51–52 Eller Art Gallery (Istanbul), 177 Cyprus, 14 Embassies and consulates, Bridge (Istanbul), 429–430 182 Dalyan, 235, 299–305 Emergencies, 430 Galata neighborhood The Dalyan Delta, 299–305 Entry requirements, 51–52 (Istanbul), 146–148 Dalyan River, 300 Ephesus, 49, 244–256 (Istanbul), 148 Dandalo, Henrico, tomb of sights and attractions, restaurants around, 123–124 (Istanbul), 131 248–256 Galeri Kayseri (Istanbul), Dario Morena Sokak (Izmir), Ephesus Festival of Culture 168–169 224–225 and Art (Selçuk and The Gallipoli Battlefields Dark Church (Karanlık Kilise; Ephesus), 48 (Gelibolu), 202–208 Cappadocia), 383 Ephesus Museum (Efes Gasoline, 430 Datça, 298 Müzesi), 248–249 Gate of Felicity (Babüssaade; Debit cards, 58 Erythrai, 237 Istanbul), 140 Deesis (Istanbul), 131 Escorted general interest Gate of Hercules (Ephesus), Demre (Kale), 338–342 tours, 69–70 251 Deniz Müzesi (Naval Museum; Ethnography Museum (Izmir), Gate of Mazaeus and Mithri- Çanakkale), 200 225 dates (Ephesus), 253 Derinkuyu, 390 Eyüp Sultan Mosque Gate of Salutation (Istanbul), Derinkuyu Underground City, (Istanbul), 153–154 139 386 Gays and lesbians, 61 Istanbul, 179

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 435435 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM 436 Gemiler Beach, 312 Hattuşaş, 417–420 Ilica Beach, 234, 238 , 312 Havusbaşı Çay Bahcesi The Imaginative Traveller, 66 Genovese Castle (Çeşme), 237 (Sphendome), 148, 150 Imperial Armory (Istanbul), Gino Group, 68 Health concerns, 59–60 143 Girls’ Tower (Kızlar Kalesi; The Hellenic Age, 17–19 Imperial Council Hall (Divan; Cappadocia), 383 Herodes Atticus bath (), Istanbul), 143 Gökova, 294 211 Imperial Reception Hall Gökova Yachting, 68 The Hero 57th Regiment (Istanbul), 144 Golden Orange Film Memorial (57 Piyade Alayı Ince Minare (Konya), 398 Festival, 50 Şehitliği; Gallipoli), 207 Insects, 60 Golden Road (Istanbul), 145 , 197 International Ballet Golf, 68 Hıdırlık Kulesi (Antalya), 349 Festival, 49 Antalya, 352 Hierapolis, 264–267 International Istanbul Cappadocia, 370 Hi Jazz Bar (Kaş), 338 Biennial, 50 Göltürkbükü, 277, 284 Hippodrome (Istanbul), International Istanbul Film Gordius, 18 133, 134–136 Festival, 47 Göreme, 377–379 Hisarönü, 310, 321 International Istanbul Music Göreme Open Air Museum History of Turkey, 16–34 Festival, 48–49 (Cappadocia), 381–382 the Age of , International Izmir Festival, 49 Gorp Travel, 65–66 20–21 International Jazz Festival, 49 The Grand Bazaar (Istanbul), Atatürk and the republican International Mountain Biking 133–134, 166 period, 30–31 Stage Race and Festival, 49 Grape Harvest Festival, 49, 50 the Hellenic Age, 17–19 International Music Great Explorations, 66 The Hittites, 16–17 Festival, 48 The Great Mosque (Bursa), 188 modern Turkey and the International Wine Festival, 50 Greek theater Third Republic, 33–34 Internet access, 71–72, 430 Ephesus, 253 the Ottomans, 21–28 Intrepid Travel, 69–70 , 362 reform attempts, 28–29 Isabey Mosque (Ephesus), 255 , 350 Rome and the eastern Iskele Mosque (Antalya), 349 Green Mosque (Bursa), provinces, 19–20 , 41–43 188–189 statehood, 29–30 Islamlar, 330 Green Tomb (Bursa), 189 World War I, 29 Istanbul, 48, 79–197 Güzelyurt, 386–387 World War II and the cold accommodations, 98–114 Gymnasium and Bathhouse war, 31–33 American Express, 96 (), 229 The Hittites, 16–17 the Asian side, 90–91 Holidays, 430 accommodations, Habbeli Cove, 213 Holy Mantle (Istanbul), 143 113–114 Hacı Bayram Mausoleum Holy Relic Section (Istanbul), babysitters, 96 (Ankara), 413 142 along the Bosphorus, 88–90 Hacı Bayram Mosque (Hacı Homer Kitabevi (Istanbul), 169 accommodations, Bayram Camii; Ankara), Horseback riding 111–113 412–413 Cappadocia, 370 nightlife, 184 Hadigari (Bodrum), 285 Kalkan, 326 restaurants, 125 Hadrian’s Gate (Hadrian Hospitals, 430 sights and attractions, Kapısı; Antalya), 348 Hot-air ballooning, 161–163 Hagia Eirene (St. Irene; Cappadocia, 369–370 climate, 96 Istanbul), 139 The House of the Virgin Mary consulates, 96 Halikarnas Night Club (Meryemana; Ephesus), courier services, 96 (Bodrum), 285 254–255 cruises, 95 Hamam, bathing ritual, Hünkar Kasrı, 155 dentists, 97 152–153 The Hyacinth Church (Süm- emergencies, 97 Hamams (Turkish baths), büllü Kilisesi), 389–390 finding addresses in, 85–86 Istanbul, 151–152 Frommer’s favorite Harbor Gymnasium and Baths Iç (Inner Bedesten; Istanbul), experiences, 80–81 (Ephesus), 254 133 getting around, 91–96 Harem, 143 Içmeler, 294 hospitals, 97 Istanbul, 142, 144 Içmeler Köyü, 262 for kids, 164–165 Harpies’ Tomb (Xanthos), 325 Iftariye Pavilion (Istanbul), 142 layout of, 85 Haseki Sultan Hamamı The Ihlara Valley, 388–394 neighborhoods in brief, (Istanbul), 151 Ildirı, 237 86–91

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 436436 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM newspapers and Kızlar Kalesi (Girls’ Tower; 437 magazines, 97 Jewish Museum of Turkey Cappadocia), 383 nightlife, 177–184 (Istanbul), 147 , 289, 297 Old City, 86–88 Joyous Mother of God Church Koca Çaliş, 311 accommodations, (Istanbul), 145 Koç American Hospital 98–105 Julianus Sütunu (Column of (Istanbul), 97 nightlife, 181–182 Julian; Ankara), 412 Kokar Kilisesi (the Church That restaurants, 119–120 Smells!), 388 pharmacies, 97 (Velvet Fortress; Konak Pier (Izmir), restaurants, 114–126 Izmir), 225 217, 221, 225 in the Grand Bazaar, 134 Kalamar Beach Club, 324 Konya, 394–398 restrooms, 97 Kaleiçi (Antalya), 345 Konyaaltı, 345–346, 351 shopping, 165–177 Kaleiçi Museum (Antalya), 349 Kordon (Izmir), 217, 227, 228 side trips from, 184–197 Kaleköy (), 334 Köyceğiz Lake, 300 sights and attractions, Kalkan, 321–331 Koza Hanı (Bursa), 189 126–165 Kalkan Beach, 323 Kralkapı (Hattuşaş), 419 suggested itineraries, Kalpakçilar Caddesi (Istanbul), Küba (Bodrum), 285 126–127 134 Küçük Ayasofya Camii top sights, 127, 129–145 Kapalı Çarşısı (Grand Bazaar; (Istanbul), 148–149 spectator sports, 165 Istanbul), 133–134, 166 Kurban Bayramı, 51 taxes, 97 Kaputa Beach, 323–324 The Kurds, 32–33 traveling to, 81–85 Karagöz Hacıvad Memorial Kürkçüler Han (Istanbul), 134 visitor information, 85 (Bursa), 190 Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi Istanbul Archaeology Museum Karahayıt, 264, 265 (Museum of the War of Inde- (Arkeoloji Müzesi), 136–137 Karanlık Kilise (Dark Church; pendence; Ankara), 413 Istanbul Biennale, 179 Cappadocia), 383 Kuşadası, 258–264 Istanbul Culinary Institute, 69 Karatay Medrese (Konya), 398 Istanbul Dance Ensemble, 181 Kariye Müzesi (Istanbul), 149 Ladies’ Beach, 262 Istanbul Festival, 180 Karmylassos/Kayaköy, Language, 430 Istanbul Handicrafts Center, 309–310 Language classes, 65 172 Kaş, 331–338 Lara Beach, 351 Istanbul Library, 164 , 299–301 Lara Halk Plajı, 351 Istanbul Museum of Modern Kavaklı Burun, 262 Lara Plajı, 346 Art, 160 Kayaking, 315, 335 Leander’s Tower (Istanbul), Istanbul Through the Ages Antalya, 353–354 162–163 exhibit, 137 Kayaköy, 309–310 Legal aid, 430–431 Istiklal Caddesi (Istanbul), 166 Kaya Seramik House and , 326 Itineraries, suggested, 74–78 Güray Çömlekçilik (near Levissi Garden, 310 Ivory Frieze (Ephesus), 248 Avanos), 387 Librairie de Pera (Istanbul), Izmir, 217–229 Kaymaklı Underground City 169 accommodations, 225–227 (Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri), Library of Celsus (Ephesus), ambulance and emergency 390–391 252 care, 223 , 323, 333 Lion’s Den Mosque (Aslanhane consulates, 223 Kekova Bay, 333 Camii; Ankara), 413 currency exchange, 223 Kemer, 351 Lone Pine (Kanlı Sırt; getting around, 222–224 Kentkart (Izmir), 222 Gallipoli), 207 nightlife, 228 Kilitbahir Castle (Çanakkale), Lower Düden Waterfalls, 351 orientation, 221–222 200 Lycian ruins in the Xanthos restaurants, 227–228 Kınalıada, 196 Valley, 324–326 side trip to Sardis, 228–229 Kırk Damaltı Kilisesi (Church of Lycian tombs sights and attractions, St. George), 390 Istanbul, 136–137 224–225 Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Üçağız, 333 traveling to, 218, 220–221 Tournaments, 49 Xanthos, 325 visitor information, 221 Kızıl Avlu (Red ; The (Likya Yolu), , 194–195 Bergama), 233 288, 353 Iznik Foundation, Istanbul, Kız Kulesi (Istanbul), 162–163 Kızkumu, 294 171 agnetic Column Kızlarağası Han Bazaar (Izmir), M The Iznik Foundation, 195 (Istanbul), 135 225 Iztuzu Beach, 300, 302 The Maiden’s Tower (Istanbul), 162–163

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 437437 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM 438 Marble Way (Ephesus), 253 Museum of Anatolian Civiliza- Orhan Gazi Mosque (Bursa), Markets, Istanbul, 166–167 tions (Anadolu Medeniy- 191 , 289–298 etleri Müzesi; Ankara), Orhaniye, 294 Marmaris Castle Museum, 294 411–412, 414 Ortakent, 277 Martyrium of St. Philip Museum of Energy at Santral- Otto Istanbul, 183 (Hierapolis), 267 istanbul (Istanbul), 164 Ottoman Mehter Band Mastic, 236 Museum of Inscriptions (Istanbul), 155 Mausoleum of (Ephesus), 250 The Ottomans, 21–28 (Bodrum), 269, 275–276 Museum of the Ancient Orient Mavi (Bodrum), 286 (Istanbul), 137 Palace Clothing Exhibition Mavi Jeans (Istanbul), 172 Museum of the Republic (Cum- (Istanbul), 140 Mavi Mağara (Blue Cave), 324 huriyet Müzesi; Ankara), 413 Palace Kitchens (Istanbul), 139 Mavi Yolculuk (Blue Voyage), Museum of the War of Inde- Palaces of the Pergamene 66–68 pendence (Kurtuluş Savaşı Kings (Pergamum), 231 Mazıköy Underground City Müzesi), 413 Palestra (Sardis), 229 and Roman Graves, 392 Museum of Turkish and , 264–269 Medical requirements for Islamic Arts (Istanbul), 138 Paracclesion (Istanbul), entry, 52 Museum of Turkish Ceramics 149–150 Medieval Castle (Bozcaada), (Istanbul), 137 Paragliding, 315 213 Museums, best, 6–7 Paşabağ, 392 Mediterranean coast, 287–289 Music, 37 , 325 Medraft, 67 Mustafapaşa, 376–379 Patara Beach, 324 Mehmetçik Anıtı (Respect to Mustafa Paşa Kiosk (Istanbul), Paul’s Place (Antalya), 349 Turkish Soldier Monument; 142 (Istanbul), 161 Gallipoli), 208 Myndos, 277 Pergamum, 230–234 Memerli Plajı (Antalya), Myndos Gate (Bodrum), 276 Perge, 350 346, 350 , ancient city of, 333, Perma Ranch, 314 Mermer Burnu (Bozcaada), 338–342 Peter Sommer Travels, 66 213 Petrol, 430 Meryemana (The House of the National Sovereignty and , 351 Virgin Mary; Ephesus), Children’s Day (Istanbul Phaselis Festival, 50 254–255 and Ankara), 48 Pierre Loti (Istanbul), 154 Mevlana Festival (Konya), 51 Naval Museum (Çanakkale), , 324 Mevlana Müzesi (Konya), 200 Pırlanta Beach (Diamond 397–398 Naval Museum (Istanbul), 163 Beach), 238 Middle Earth Travel, 67 Necropolis, 325 Plutonium (Hierapolis), 267 , 260, 261 Hierapolis, 267 Police, 431 Military Museum (Çanakkale), Necropolis, Myra, 339, 342 Pollio Fountain (Ephesus), 250 200 The Nek cemetery (Gallipoli), Presidential Cycling Tour, 48 Military Museum (Istanbul), 208 , 260–261 161 Neve Shalom (Istanbul), 147 The Princes’ Islands, 195–197 Million (or Milion) Stone The New Queen Mother’s Private Chambers of Murat III (Istanbul), 136 Mosque (Istanbul), 157–158 (Istanbul), 144 Miniaturk (Istanbul), 164–165 Newspapers and magazines, Prytaneum (Ephesus), 250 Mısır Çarşişı (Istanbul), 431 Public Latrine (Ephesus), 252 157–158, 165 Nicaea, 194–195 Pürenli Seki Kilisesi (the Mohammed Chamber Nişantaşı, restaurants, 124 Church with Terraces), 388 (Istanbul), 142–143 Nişantepe (Hattuşaş), 418–419 Monastery Valley, 387 Noel Baba Müzesi (Father Quinn’s Post (Gallipoli), 208 Money and costs, 57–59 Christmas Museum; Demre), Monumental Gate (Side), 362 339, 341 Rabbit Island, 277 Monument of Memmius Rabies, 60 (Ephesus), 251 Obelisk of Adad-Nirari III Rahmi M. Koç Museum Mosaic Museum (Istanbul), (Istanbul), 137 (Istanbul), 164 149 Obelisk of Tutmosis III Reading Room (Istanbul), 144 , best, 6 (Istanbul), 135–136 Red Basilica (Kızıl Avlu; Mosquitoes, 60 Obelisk (Xanthos), 325 Bergama), 233 The Mud Baths, 302 Odeon (Ephesus), 250 Republic Day (Cumhuriyet (Bursa), Ölüdeniz, 305–321 Bayramı), 50 189–191 Olympos, 313, 361 Reşadiye, 298

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 438438 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM Respect to Turkish Soldier Sea Turtle Research, Rescue Sufi Music Concert and Sema 439 Monument (Mehmetçik and Rehabilitation Center Ceremony (Istanbul), 162 Anıtı; Gallipoli), 208 (Iztuzu Beach), 302 Süleymaniye Hamamı Restaurants, 40 Seddülbahir (Gallipoli), 206 (Istanbul), 151 The Roman Baths (Ankara), Şehitler Abidesi, Türk Şehitliğı Süleymaniye Mosque and 413 ve Müzesi (Turkish Memo- Complex (Istanbul), Roman Columned Tomb rial, Museum, and Cemetery; 151, 156–157 (Xanthos), 325 Gallipoli), 208 Süleyman the Lawgiver (The Roman theater Şehzade Külliyesi (Crowned Magnificent), 24, 26–27, Aspendos, 349–350 Prince Mosque Complex), 139, 143 Bodrum, 274 156 Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Ephesus, 253 Şeker Bayramı, 50 Mosque; Istanbul), 132–133 Fethiye, 309 Selçuk, 47, 244–258. See also Sultanahmet (Istanbul), Hierapolis, 267 Ephesus restaurants, 116–119 Kaunos, 301 accommodations, 256–257 Sultanhanı (Cappadocia), 385 Letoon, 326 festivals, 247 Sultaniye Kaplıcaları, 302 Myra, 342 getting around, 247 Sulubahçe Cove, 213 Nicaea, 195 orientation, 247 Sümbüllü Kilisesi (The Hya- Pergamum, 232, 233 restaurants, 258 cinth Church), 389–390 Xanthos, 325 traveling to, 246 Sun Café (Kaş), 338 Rugs and carpets, 175 visitor information, 246 Süreyya Opera House Istanbul, 167, 169–171 Selçuk Palace (Konya), 397 (Istanbul), 180 Ruins and archaeological Selimiye, 294 Sustainable tourism, 63–65 sites, 5 Senior travel, 62–63 Synagogue (Sardis), 229 Rumeli Fortress (Istanbul), 163 Serpentine Column (Istanbul), Rumeli Pastanesi (Çeşme), 236 135 Tahtakale Hamamı Shopping (Istanbul), 151–152 Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower) best stuff to bring home, Tahtalı Dağ, 353 Antalya, 349 10–12 Tarıhı Galatasaray Hamamı, Izmir, 225 tax-free, 176 151 Sacred Pool (Pamukkale), 266 Side, 362–363 Taxes, 431 Sacred Way (Pergamum), 233 , 324 Teimiussa, 333 Safety concerns, 60–61 Şifne Springs, 234 Tekirova, 351 Safran Han (Istanbul), 134 The Silk Road, 384 Tekke Beach, 239 Saint Anargiros Church Simena, 333 Telephones, 70–71 (Güzelyurt), 387 Simena (Kaleköy), 334 , 309 St. Irene (Hagia Eirene; Single women travelers, 62–63 Temmenı Hill, 393 Istanbul), 139 Sirca (Avanos), 387 Temperatures, average, 46 St. John’s Basilica (Ephesus), Six Winged Seraphim Temple of Aphrodite, 255 (Istanbul), 132 Aphrodisias, 268 St. Nicholas, Festival of Smithsonian Journeys, 69 Temple of Apollo (Demre), 51 Smoking, 431 Didyma, 261 St. Peter’s Castle (Bodrum), Snake Church (Cappadocia), Hierapolis, 267 269, 274 382–383 Temple of Artemis (Arteme- St. Savior in Chora (Istanbul), Sobesos, 392–393 sion; Ephesus), 255–256 149 Sofa Köşkü (Istanbul), 142 Temple of Artemis (Sardis), Saklıkent Gorge, 313 Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii 229 Sandal Bedesten (Istanbul), (Istanbul), 156 Temple of Asklepios 133 Sound and Light Show (Pergamum), 233 Sarcophagus of the Crying (Istanbul), 181 Temple of Athena Women (Istanbul), 136 Spas, thermal, 68–69 Assos, 213, 215 Sardis, 228–229 Sphendome (Havusbaşı Çay Pergamum, 231 Sarıca Church, 392 Bahcesi), 148, 150 The Temple of Augustus and Scuba diving, 326 Spherion (Istanbul), 135 Rome (Augustus Tapınağı; Antalya, 352 Sphinx Gate (Hattuşaş), 419 Ankara), 414 Gulf of Fethiye, 315 Spoonmaker’s Diamond Temple of Dionysus Kaş, 335 (Kaşıkçı Diamond; (Pergamum), 232 Marmaris, 293 Istanbul), 141 Temple of Domitian (Ephesus), Seasons, 46 Stadium of Aphrodisias, 268 250 Steele’s Post (Gallipoli), 208

116_593660-bindex.indd6_593660-bindex.indd 439439 66/17/10/17/10 11:1411:14 PMPM 440 Temple of Hadrian (Ephesus), True Cross (Istanbul), 136 251 Tulip Festival, 48 Walker’s Ridge (Gallipoli), Temple of Serapis (Ephesus), Turgutreis, 277 208 253 Turkish Flavours, 69 Water, drinking, 432 Temple of Telesphorus Turkish Memorial, Museum, Watersports, Bodrum, 276 (Pergamum), 233 and Cemetery (Gallipoli), Websites, best, 11 Temple of Trajan (Pergamum), 208 Whirling Dervishes, 385, 397 232 Turkish towels, 187 Istanbul, 162 Temples of Apollo and Athena Türku Evi (Istanbul), 181 White-water rafting, 315 (Side), 363 The Turquoise Coast, 287–289 Wi-Fi access, 71–72 Termessos, 350 Turunç, 294 Wines and wineries Terraced Houses (Ephesus), Bozcaada, 212–213 Cappadocia, 376 252 çağız, 333 Ü Cappadocia festivals, 367 Theater Gymnasium Üçhisar, 379–381 Kayaköy, 310 (Ephesus), 253 Üçhisar Castle, 393 Women travelers, 62–63 Thermal spas and mineral Uluumay Ottoman Museum springs, 68–69 (Bursa), 191 Bursa, 192 Underground cities, 390–391 Xanthos, 325 Çeşme, 239 Underwater Archaeology Xanthos Valley, Lycian ruins in Pamukkale, 266 Museum (Bodrum), 274–275 the, 324–326 Thomson Family United Planet, 69 Xuma Beach, 277 Adventures, 70 Upper Agora (Ephesus), 250 Throne Room (Istanbul), 140 Upper Düden Waterfalls, 351 Yaka Park (near Fethiye), Time zones, 431 Urart Ateliers (Istanbul), 177 311 Tipping, 431 Ürgüp, 371–375 Yalıkavak, 277 , 310–311 Yazılıkaya (Hattuşaş), 419 Toilets, 432 Vakko (Istanbul), 173 Yeni Kaplıca (Nicaea), 195 Tokalı Kilise (Buckle Church; Valde Han (Istanbul), 134 Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet Cappadocia), 383 Valens Aqueduct (Istanbul), Paşa Camii; Ankara), 414 Tomb of King Amyntas 150 Yeni Valide Camii (Yeni Camii; (Fethiye), 309 Vekamp, 239 Istanbul), 157–158 Tombs of Osman and Orhan Verulanus Sports Arena Yerebatan Cistern (Istanbul), (Bursa), 191 (Ephesus), 253 150 Topkapı Dagger (Istanbul), Vespasian’s Arch (Xanthos), Yılanlı Kilisesi (Church of the 141 325 Serpents), 389 Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Vestibule of Warriors Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque Sarayı; Istanbul), 138–145 (Istanbul), 132 (Bursa), 191 Train travel, 54, 55–56 V-GO Tourism Travel Yıldız Peninsula, 239 Trajan’s Fountain (Ephesus), Agency, 68 Yivli Minare (Antalya), 349 251 Victory Day (Zafer Youth & Sports Day, 48 Transportation, 54–57 Bayramı), 49 Yusufçuktepe Anıtı (Burnt Hill Traveler’s checks, 59 Virgin Mother and Child & Monument), 206 Traveling to Turkey, 52–54 (Istanbul), 132 Zafer Bayramı (Victory The Treasury (Istanbul), 140 Visas, 432 Day), 49 Treaty of Kadesh (Istanbul), Visitor information, 432 Zarifi (Istanbul), 181 137 Volunteer and working Zelve Open Air Museum, 394 Tropical illnesses, 60 trips, 69 Zoë, Empress, 131, 132 Troy, 208–211

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