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Turkey

Ani in early morning light: the Church of St.Gregory with the ravine in the background
Turkey, UNESCO

A visit to Ani, impressive capital town of a long-forgotten Empire

by Westwards / 21 September 202129 June 2023

We came to the province of Kars in the easternmost part of Anatolia because we wanted to visit Ani, the …

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Stone heads of gods and an eagle on Mt Nemrud
Turkey, UNESCO

A visit to Mount Nemrut (Nemrut Dagi) in Turkey

by Westwards / 4 August 202112 June 2024

Like every year we follow the news when the newly inscribed UNESCO sites are announced. We remember those new sites …

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Roman theatre in Thermessos
France, Libya, Turkey

Blockbusters in the ancient world – what was on show in Roman theatres?

by Westwards / 8 May 201227 October 2022

The young tourist exclaims something, raises his fist and falls dramatically to the floor. His girlfriend and a few other …

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Pergamon Panorama Berlin
Germany, Turkey

A panoramic view over Pergamon – in Berlin

by Westwards / 2 October 20116 April 2021

In Berlin’s Pergamon Panorama, the ancient city of Pergamon has come alive. It is a pleasant day in the city …

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Santa Claus statue and tourist on a camel on a visit to Myra / Demre
Turkey

Santa Claus, we’re coming to town – a visit to Myra

by Westwards / 8 December 20061 November 2023

„Icons and Souvenirs,“ proclaims a signboard in Russian at the small shop in Demre / Myra. Beside it is a …

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Turkish flags and huge portrait of Atatürk with Fes, in Ankara
Travel thoughts, Turkey

Thoughts on travelling in Turkey

by Westwards / 23 November 200612 April 2021

“Here you see St Constantine and his mother, St Helena,” the German guide explained to his group in one of …

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Lion Gate in Hattusha
Turkey, UNESCO

Flashback 3300 years – a visit to the Hittites of Hattusha

by Westwards / 11 November 200622 May 2022

For nearly an hour we have plodded up the mountain in Hattusha, sometimes sinking into the snow up to the …

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Women waiting at a bus stop, Turkmenistan
Travel gear, Travel thoughts, Turkey

It’s a Traveller’s life – our backpacking routine

by Westwards / 29 October 20064 August 2021

“Oh, have you found the yoghurt?” “No, I think this word means “fat” – 28% can’t be yoghurt… I guess …

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Old men sitting at Ulu Camii in Diyarbakir
Travel thoughts, Turkey

Guns and Canon shots: Travelling during Ramadan in Anatolia

by Westwards / 16 October 200619 September 2021

In Trabzon, shortly before sunset, the streets are eerily deserted. In the distance we see someone rushing across the square, …

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