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Göreme: Every Traveler’s Dream

ericvanb — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:44:02 +0000

Göreme, nestled in the heart of the Cappadocia region in central Turkey, feels like a place magically whisked out of a fairy tale. Known widely for its jaw-dropping fairy chimneys, historic cave houses, and mystic underground cities, this enchanting town, often referred to as Göreme town, beckons every traveler with its spell. If you’re planning...

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ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:16:40 +0000

This shot was taken from a moving Bus on a 10 hour drive. No idea the location. If you pass it, you will never forget.

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Blue Lagoon in Ölüdeniz, Fethiye

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:14:44 +0000

The beautiful lagoon is famous for its foamy dark blue water of the Mediterranean. Ölüdeniz means ‘dead’ or ‘calm sea’ and the blue lagoon certainly is clear and calm here. Yachts are not allowed to sail into the lagoon so it is a wonderful place to have a swim or simply sunbath on the beach...

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Handpainted Ceramics of Kütahya, Turkey

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:03:30 +0000

The city of Kütahya is most famous for the production of ceramics and tiles, which were used to decorate mosques, churches and synagogues throughout the Middle East and Europe. In the late 1980’s there was a sudden explosion in the creativity of the designs and technical quality of the wares. This growth was led by...

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Diyarbakir, Turkey’s Young Shepherds

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:59:55 +0000

Diyarbakir is located on a transition zone connecting the mountainous northern areas and the plains of Mesopotamia. The province practices dry farming and is fallow over most of its culture land.

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Mosque Walls of Diyarbakir, Turkey

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:44:12 +0000

The walls of Ulu Mosque were ornamented with relieves and carvings. During the restoration, unpleasant alterations have been made yet the original lines can still be observed.

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City Walls of Diyarbakir, Turkey

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:43:07 +0000

Diyarbakir is about 15 miles north of Syria. Back in 1998, when this shot was taken, there were very few tourists. At present, it may not be the safest spot at present to wear a Mets cap and “I love America” apparel. A fascinating sight in the city center is the Ulu Mosque (at the...

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Smurf Rock of Göreme, Turkey

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:41:47 +0000

Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s main tourist destinations. About 10 million years ago, a few surrounding volcanoes erupted and left a thick layer of volcanic ash over the area. It eventually hardened into such soft rock that you could scrape it away with your fingernails. Over the years, wind, weather and water erosion sculpted an...

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Göreme’s Moonlike Hills

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:40:48 +0000

The above photo shows one of the valleys around the town of Göreme that are littered with these weirdly shaped tons of curved, moonlike hills. Grape vineyards and pumpkin fields were added in between them.

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Göreme Landscape

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:39:16 +0000

Although Göreme is more than well fitted out for backpackers, the smaller towns in the area were practically deserted. The wheelbarrow in this picture has the spectacular Göreme landscape as its backdrop.

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