Slow city Yalvaç (cittaslow) in Turkey
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Yalvaç is slow city located in the Mediterranean region, northeast of Isparta, located in the southern foothills of the Blue Mountains which is a charming town located north east of Isparta city. Yalvaç (cittaslow in Turkey), which is prehistoric civilization has hosted since thousands of varieties. While touring the prophet, traditional craftsmanship, you'll be out of a rich and pleasant journey to ancient ruins dating back to the present day cultural interactions of these residues. With its rich history , Yalvaç city , which is one of the most important center of the capital have made the ancient and the ancient city of Antioch, was set up side by side.
The slow city exists when the most brilliant period under of Roman rule. In the same city as the Roman, Yalvaç city, built on seven hills, it is divided into seven districts. The structure we can see while touring the city in a large part, those that survived the intensive construction activities in the Roman period. The historic establishment BC 3. Seleukid dynasty begins with the Hellenistic kingdoms of the century. Although located in the Mediterranean region, due to high involvement of the continental climate.
Turkey has over 800 years of settled agriculture and handicrafts with this they provide their livelihood. Leather, saddle stitched, felt, copper engraving, and polishing is important.
The ancient city of Pisidian Antioch:
Founded in the Hellenistic period, the city lives the heyday of the Roman period. In particular, the Roman Emperor Augustus makes a great aid to the city, the structure seen today while visiting the majority of that period. The town is an important pilgrimage center for religious tourism.
Moon God Sanctuary
Devlethan Mosque:
The mosque was built in 14th century on behalf of 2 Kılıçarslan brother Devlethan. The mosque is located within the original stenciled decorations.
Mansion The Tıraşzade:
In the example of the traditional Yalvaç Tıraşzade Mansion house is one of the first restoration work done in the city. Mansion house after all the restoration is put into service as an ethnography museum made with original material.
Kaya Mezarları(Rock Tombs):
The Rock Tombs is located in the rocky hillside overlooking the Hoyran lake. Graves has been used as a church in the Byzantine era.
Hoyran Lake:
Propolis is located in Lake Yalvaç limits, is called the northern half of Lake Hoyran. Hoyran lake in the vicinity of the lake's beach and camping areas offering accommodation is available.
Ottoman Hammam:
Located in Kaş district and the ongoing restoration of the baths, regional reflect the Ottoman tradition. Dressing room, coldness, warmth, with sections such as water tank and furnace reflect features Turkish bath. Built using stone and brick, the inside is covered with waterproof plaster. After the completion of the restoration work will be opened as the Museum of Bath.
Traditional Food House:
Yalvaç created by restoring an old house and has been created to taste a variety of dishes in the parish women do. You can find many unique flavors of traditional food culture in Yalvaç. The house is situated opposite the mansion Tıraşzade in Kaş in the neighborhood.
Yalvaç Museum:
Opened in 1966, it belongs to prehistoric times Yalvaç(slow city) Museum which displays fossils and artifacts found in the mound of Prehistory hall. Antioch showcasing artifacts from the ancient city and the sanctuary Men's Classic Salon. Where the findings of the Christian era St. Paul has Hall. Coins belonging to the Ottoman period, there are exhibits of ethnography in the interior of one of the old prophets clothing and home.
Traditional Crafts:
A former Yalvaç Selçuk and Ottoman settlements in many traditional crafts are kept alive. The leathers produced with natural materials are transformed into various local handicraft products. You can see examples of that today in the saddle and felt making.
Ayıini Cave:
Cave, in the southern foothills of the Blue Mountains, Yalvaç the north-east, is part above the Nazilli creek. It is a horizontal and dry cave. There are water cisterns in the cave.
Yalvaç Bazaars:
Founded in every Monday in Yalvaç bazaar, dressed in regional costumes from the surrounding villages and is a very colorful and rich appearance with the participation of the people. There are three different markets; vegetable market, yoghurt market and wheat market. Organic produce from the vegetable bazaar; yogurt and sour cream from the market; In the wheat bazaar chickpeas, lentils, beans such as product packaging before you can get directly from the manufacturer.
Felt Home:
Felt products will transform into a tourist center designs are made. Home created by the restoration of an old house Yalvaç felt machinery, felt and felt-making stage produced were exhibited. In addition, they produce here, ladies hats, bags, headgear, wall many official felt products are sold as souvenirs.
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The slow city exists when the most brilliant period under of Roman rule. In the same city as the Roman, Yalvaç city, built on seven hills, it is divided into seven districts. The structure we can see while touring the city in a large part, those that survived the intensive construction activities in the Roman period. The historic establishment BC 3. Seleukid dynasty begins with the Hellenistic kingdoms of the century. Although located in the Mediterranean region, due to high involvement of the continental climate.
Turkey has over 800 years of settled agriculture and handicrafts with this they provide their livelihood. Leather, saddle stitched, felt, copper engraving, and polishing is important.
The ancient city of Pisidian Antioch:
Founded in the Hellenistic period, the city lives the heyday of the Roman period. In particular, the Roman Emperor Augustus makes a great aid to the city, the structure seen today while visiting the majority of that period. The town is an important pilgrimage center for religious tourism.
Moon God Sanctuary
Devlethan Mosque:
The mosque was built in 14th century on behalf of 2 Kılıçarslan brother Devlethan. The mosque is located within the original stenciled decorations.
Mansion The Tıraşzade:
In the example of the traditional Yalvaç Tıraşzade Mansion house is one of the first restoration work done in the city. Mansion house after all the restoration is put into service as an ethnography museum made with original material.
Kaya Mezarları(Rock Tombs):
The Rock Tombs is located in the rocky hillside overlooking the Hoyran lake. Graves has been used as a church in the Byzantine era.
Hoyran Lake:
Propolis is located in Lake Yalvaç limits, is called the northern half of Lake Hoyran. Hoyran lake in the vicinity of the lake's beach and camping areas offering accommodation is available.
Ottoman Hammam:
Located in Kaş district and the ongoing restoration of the baths, regional reflect the Ottoman tradition. Dressing room, coldness, warmth, with sections such as water tank and furnace reflect features Turkish bath. Built using stone and brick, the inside is covered with waterproof plaster. After the completion of the restoration work will be opened as the Museum of Bath.
Traditional Food House:
Yalvaç created by restoring an old house and has been created to taste a variety of dishes in the parish women do. You can find many unique flavors of traditional food culture in Yalvaç. The house is situated opposite the mansion Tıraşzade in Kaş in the neighborhood.
Yalvaç Museum:
Opened in 1966, it belongs to prehistoric times Yalvaç(slow city) Museum which displays fossils and artifacts found in the mound of Prehistory hall. Antioch showcasing artifacts from the ancient city and the sanctuary Men's Classic Salon. Where the findings of the Christian era St. Paul has Hall. Coins belonging to the Ottoman period, there are exhibits of ethnography in the interior of one of the old prophets clothing and home.
Traditional Crafts:
A former Yalvaç Selçuk and Ottoman settlements in many traditional crafts are kept alive. The leathers produced with natural materials are transformed into various local handicraft products. You can see examples of that today in the saddle and felt making.
Ayıini Cave:
Cave, in the southern foothills of the Blue Mountains, Yalvaç the north-east, is part above the Nazilli creek. It is a horizontal and dry cave. There are water cisterns in the cave.
Yalvaç Bazaars:
Founded in every Monday in Yalvaç bazaar, dressed in regional costumes from the surrounding villages and is a very colorful and rich appearance with the participation of the people. There are three different markets; vegetable market, yoghurt market and wheat market. Organic produce from the vegetable bazaar; yogurt and sour cream from the market; In the wheat bazaar chickpeas, lentils, beans such as product packaging before you can get directly from the manufacturer.
Felt Home:
Felt products will transform into a tourist center designs are made. Home created by the restoration of an old house Yalvaç felt machinery, felt and felt-making stage produced were exhibited. In addition, they produce here, ladies hats, bags, headgear, wall many official felt products are sold as souvenirs.
