Marmaris -Labirey resort of our compatriots.
It is in the bay, where two seas merge - Aegean and Mediterranean. The lively and modern resort is also famous for its sights:
Ashartepe (AsHARTEPE)
It is known that Marmaris is where the ancient city of Fishos has previously flourished. This archaeological center has been preserved great. In this city, they lived in this city. Therefore, they have been put out after a lot of interesting things. This part of the city is located on the top of the hill in the northern part of the resort.
Here you can admire the ruins of old walls, for example. By the way, it is believed that the inhabitants of Fiscos had to destroy the city when the question arose to surrender to Alexander Macedonian. What are proud! Visit the "living part" of the museum is a luxurious garden with walking peacocks.
Tomb Sariana
Once in the 16th century in Marmaris there was a righteent named Sarian, who was also called the White Mother. She became famous thanks to his prophecies. It seems like, the tips of the wise woman helped Sultan Suleiman a great right to count his actions and gain multiple victories. For example, when the ruler was going to Rhodes, naturally, to capture him, he visited this Sarian. That blessed his cunning plans, and everything, indeed, passed successfully. In general, for such a predictor, no Palaces of Sultan was not a pity, and when she died, he built a tomb in the northeastern part of Marmasis, on a hill, from behind a new mosque.
Caravan Saray Sultan Hafs
This building is in the historic part of Marmaris, in the old town. This is the place where travelers, soldiers and merchants stayed on vacation. Hotel, shorter. This caravan-shed was built here in 1545. On top of the construction decorated with original painted arches - this is his most beautiful part, perhaps. Inside facilities, seven small rooms and one big. Of course, today few people remember what kind of historical institution is actually, because there is a cafe, a restaurant and entertainment activities.
Nissel Marina
It is Bakery Marmaris with an area of 366 square kilometers. That is, the territory is a huge. This marina is in the northern part of the bay. The coastline of 35 km long has already been fixed in the heads of tourists and local as "yacht paradise." In this port, ships and yachts are moored, including international - usually, you can see up to 750 yachts off the coast: it is incredible. From this Marina, ships go to the shores of Italy and Greece. And here is the International Sailing Festival, in mid-May, well, and in October you can become the audience of international sailing races.
And in this Marina is very crowded and noisy, even at night, because there is a famous street, full of bars and clubs near the port. The port is a 10-minute walk from the city center. If you come here during the day, then visit the shopping center, and clothing, and shoes, and equipment for yachting. And, of course, on this line can be sitting in one of the cute fish restaurants.
MARMARIS KALESI Fortress
There is this fortress in the center of the peninsula, on the rock. In the chronicles, Herodota said that this castle was erected by ionic in 3000 BC. Once, Alexander Great and surrounded the castle. Residents without thinking set fire to the castle, choosing such fate for a powerful structure - better than if the fortress was in the hands of the enemy. At the beginning of the 16th century, Sultan Suleiman was first ordered to restore the castle. After that, the castle became an important military base of the Military Fleet of the Ottoman Empire. During the first world, the fortress was severely destroyed after the french army shelling. But in the 79th year of the last century, the fortress was decided to restore. Thus, the castle was ready for the 91st year. Now there is a museum. In the courtyard of the fortress - the archaeological gallery, inside - the ethnographic part. In total, the fortress building contains seven galleries. In the biggest one is the exhibition hall.
By the way, one of the exhibitions is devoted to the 7th president of Turkey, Kenan Eurere - in this gallery you look at his awards and gifts, as well as important documents. Ancient artifacts are exhibited in another hall. The third part is presented in the form of a traditional Turkish house. Also in the fortress there are several vintage guns, stone kernels and massive anchors. The place is extremely significant for the city and for the whole of Turkey. Cultural events are often held inside the castle. Yes, and just getting great to get there and admire the views of the port, bay and town.
Ibrahim Pasha Mosque (Ibrahim Aga Camii)
This mosque is located in the Keecelli area. True, it is about 20 km from the center of Marmaris, but the trip is worth it. The mosque is named after her architect, Ibrahim Pasha. It was built by the end of the 18th century. The building is built on all canons of Ottoman architecture, however, with some modified elements. Therefore, the building looks somewhat unusual.
Marmaris Embankment (Marmarisquay)
This street stretched 4 kilometers, 20 meters from the water. On the street you can see a number of restaurants, clubs. Walk through this alley is a pleasure, because the views here are awesome. Street does not subside for a minute. Well, except that in the morning, when all the discos have already ended and all tourists diverged on the hotels to sleep. At night, this street shines with all the lights, probably brighter everyone in this part of the coast.
Cleopatry Island
The island is a stage of 18 km from Marmaris. Osters wide about 5 meters, and the length is 50. There is a legend that the island presented 2000 years ago Mark Anthony of his beloved, Cleopatre. But the queen did not like the sand on the island. Then Mark Anthony brought special sand from North Africa to please. In general, all the guides will tell you that there are two lovers on this new sand and then he spent hot nights. One way or another, but the sand here is the truth exactly the same as in the north of Egypt. Snow-white, with sandbroken sandbags. You can not even go to the beach, and at the exit, it is necessary to wash off. Also on the island there is a temple of Apollo and an ancient amphitheater, now the ruins are now. The sea here is also wonderful, clean, you can see all three meters deep into.