From EXPO 2015 Milano to EXPO 2016 Antalya..

As you know, next year the EXPO 2016 will be held in Antalya. Before EXPO 2016, Antalya City Blog visited EXPO 2015 Milano. Let's see photos..

From EXPO 2015 Milano to EXPO 2016 Antalya..

As you know, next year the EXPO 2016 will be held in Antalya. Before EXPO 2016, Antalya City Blog visited EXPO 2015 Milano. Let's see photos..

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of Antalya Aquarium


Antalya Metropolitan Municipality announced that the groundbreaking ceremony of Antalya Aquarium will be on November 29 on Tuesday at 10:30. Antalya Aquarium project will be a new center of attraction in Antalya City. Antalya Aquarium will be 2nd largest aquarium in Europe 1st in Turkey and 5th in the world with regard to the size of the main tank of the 5 million liters. 


 The project will be one of Europe's most important aquariums and it will be the new attraction center of the tourism capital where is Antalya. Aquarium visitors can socialize well, can get detailed information about the underwater world, and will be a world-class complex. Mayor of Antalya Prof. Dr. Mustafa AKAYDIN​​ said Aquarium of the city of Antalya will be one of the the new attraction centers and the project would contribute greatly to the tourism capital of Antalya. 

Covered area of ​​12 thousand square meters, designed a giant aquarium complex, with a capacity of 5 million liters of water of Europe's 2nd largest aquarium tank in the 131-foot length and the Europe's longest tunnel aquarium will take place. Fish and underwater plants of the world seas, oceans, seas of Turkey, rivers, lakes, poisonous jellyfish species and 36 different themes will be in Antalya Aquarium.

Antalya Aquarium will have touch pools, diving schools, restaurants, fast food outlets, cafes, 5D cinemas, a thousand square meters underwater world in a special children's play concept, an entertainment area, and paintball and exhibition areas. More than 20 thousand fish and underwater dweller will be in Antalya Aquarium. In Maldives concept of aquarium will provide the opportunity to swimming with stingrays and sharks.

Antalya aquarium will include an indoor area of ​​1500 square meters in the other surprise, cafes and restaurants can be visited by wearing special heat stabilizer clothes, which also includes those who want to make snowman and sleigh ride, or spend time at Igloo Village and the home of Santa Claus with the actual snow falling will take in the concept of the Cold World.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Expo 2016 Antalya


Antalya is entitled to make the World Horticultural Expo in 2016 which is considered one of the world's most important organizations in the Executive Committee meeting which was held on October 12 at the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris. During the fair the 5 million tourists expected to visit Antalya. "Flower and Child" theme Expo is expected to bring revenue to the city of 4 billion Euros. Antalya 2016, an A1 International Horticultural Exhibition has already been recognized by the AIPH (International Association of Horticultural Producers), has applied for recognition by the BIE. The organizers presented for the first time to the committee the concept of their horticultural exhibition and reported on the progress made. 130 countries from all over the world are expected to participate to Expo Antalya 2016. 

With its 640-km long coastline, its rich history and incredible natural beauty, Antalya has much to offer to its discerning visitor. Aspendos, Termessos, Phaselis, St. Nicholas, Perge, alongside the ruins of the ancient city of Patara and approximately  300 antique sites to visit, the excellent combination of the sea and sun, beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and authentic localities such as Olympos or the Taurus Mountains make Antalya virtually a wonderland. 

With its strong economy and the enormous tourism potential, 500,000 beds capacity and 240 five stars hotels, and its addressing 2 billion people by four hour flight distance, Antalya is one of the ideal geographical locations for Expo. 

The other organizations will be at Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, Expo Milano 2015 Italy and Antalya 2016 Horticultural Exhibition. 

For more information:  
http://www.bie-paris.org
http://www.expo2016antalya.com/

Top 10 Antalya Cafés

 Cafe Sera & Bistro 
Cafe Sera & Bistro
The North Shield Cafe & Bistro
Orange Country Cafes
Starbucks Coffee
The Big Man Cafe & Bistro
The Big Man Cafe & Bistro
Shakespeare Cafe & Bistro
Cafe Rigoletto
Cafe Rigoletto
Chocolate Bistro & Bar
Chocolate Bistro & Bar
The House Cafe
Gloria Jean's Coffees

Kitchenette Cafe

Kitchenette Cafe

 

Enjoying a cafe and croissant on a shady pavement table outside one of Antalya's great literary cafes is one of the ultimate Antalian experiences, and even though the prices are totally over the top, it is worth splashing out at least once in your life!
1) Cafe Sera & Bistro
2) The North Shield Cafe & Bistro
3) Starbucks Coffee
4) The Big Man Cafe & Bistro
5) Shakespeare Cafe & Bistro
6) Cafe Rigoletto
7) Chocolate Bistro & Bar
8) The House Cafe
9) Gloria Jean's Coffees
10) Kitchenette Cafe
(+) ExtraBlatt Cafe

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Antalya City at Night



Antalya is excellent in the daytime with the wonderful beaches surrounding this city, in addition to the amazing museums, galleries, shopping and parks. There is simply plenty to do in the daytime, particularly on a pleasant day. There is also though plenty to do in the evenings in Antalya. Antalya is a beautiful city, even at night. Many streets look gorgeous with lights, many buildings show a different face when illuminated, and there are several points where you can have a better view of the whole place. Antalya is touristy, day and night. Walking by night in in this beautiful city, you'll find almost all night and interesting builidngs illuminated by night. If you like photography and got a nice camera, you can make some nice pictures of these buildings.

 
 
 
 

Friday, November 18, 2011

12th International Antalya Piano Festival


 Welcome to the 12th Antalya Piano Festival which will be held between 25th of November and 17th of December in the beautiful city of Antalya, where the world’s most prestigious musicians, classical music players and talented young artists from all over Turkey will be performing throughout the festival.

Festival Program

Opening Concerts  
Gürer Aykal /Conductor
Fazıl Say / Piano
Gabor Boldoczki / Trumpet
Hakan Güngör / Kanun
Burcu Karadağ / Reed Flute
Aykut Köselerli / Percussion
Antalya State Symphony Orchestra25-26 November 2011 / Antalya Culture Center- Time: 20.30           

Young Artists Concert
 Eylül Esme Bölücek / Piano
Suzanna Rudanovskaya / Piano
Lara Melda / Piano
Ayşegül Yörükoğlu / Piano
27 November 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 14.30           

Labeque Sisters 
Katia Labeque/ Piano
Marielle Labeque / Piano
29 November 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30    

Liszt Night 
Dezső Ránki/ Piano
Edit Klukon/Piano
01 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30           

Igudesman & Joo  
“A Little Nightmare Music”Aleksey Igudesman / Violin
Hyung-ki Joo / Piano 03 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30           

Jazz Concert 
Michel Camilo TrioMichel Camilo / Piano
Charles Flores / Double Basss
Cliff Almond / Percussion
05 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30           

Nobuyuki Tsujii 
07 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30          

Makrokosmos 
Ufuk & Bahar DördüncüUfuk Dördüncü / Piano
Bahar Dördüncü / Piano
François Volpé / Percussion
SéBasstien Cordier / Percussion
09 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30  

Olli Mustonen 
11 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30          

Andante Night
 Birsen Ulucan / Elif Şahin & Szymon ChojnackiBirsen Ulucan / Piano
Elif Şahin / Piano
Szymon Chojnacki / Bass
13 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30     

 A Piano Abierto 
Dorantes with Manuela Ríos & Joaquín GriloDorantes / Piano
Joaquín Grilo / Dancer
Manuela Rios / Dancer
Yelsy Heredia / Double Basss
Faikal Kourrich / Violin
Nano Peña / Percussion
15 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30           

Vladimir Spivakov & Young Artists & Moscow Virtuosi
 Vladimir Spivakov / Chef
Daniel Kharitonov / Piano
Sergey Finoedov/ Obua
Anastasia Kobekina / Viyolonsel
Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra 17 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center - Time: 20.30           

Public Concerts (Free Entrance)

Igudesman & Joo  

“A Little Nightmare Music”Aleksey Igudesman / Violin
Hyung-ki Joo / Piano 02 December 2011 / Akdeniz University Atatürk Culture Center - Time: 14.30           

Ufuk & Bahar Dördüncü
 Ufuk Dördüncü / Piano
Bahar Dördüncü / Piano
08 December 2011 / Yeni Mahalle Culture Center / Kepez - Time: 14.00

Fazıl Say
 11 December 2011 / Orfe Horse Club– Manej Hall/ Döşemealtı - Time: 13.30
Jazz Concerts Dieter Koehnlein / Piano12 December 2011 / AKM Perge Hall  - Time: 20:30

Workshops(Free)

Gürer Aykal 

25 November 2011 / Antalya Collage - Time: 14.00    

Gabor Boldoczki 
26 November 2011 / A.U. State Conservatory - Time: 14.00

Lara Melda 
28 November 2011 / Antalya Collage - Time: 14.00    

Olli Mustonen 
10 December 2011 / A.U. State Conservatory - Time: 14.00

Birsen Ulucan 
13 December 2011 / A.U. Fine Arts Faculty - Time: 14.00    

Elif Şahin & Szymon Chojnacki 
14 December 2011 / Fine Arts High Scholl / Kepez - Time: 11:00    

Dorantes 
15 December 2011 / A.U. State Conservatory - Time: 14.00

Vladimir Spivakov 
16 December 2011 / Antaya Metropolitan Municipality İsmail Baha Sürelsan Conservatory - Time: 16:00

Exhibition

Liszt  
In memory of the 200th anniversary of Liszt’s birthday  25 November - 17 December 2011 / Antalya Culture Center Exhibition Area

Ticket Sales Offices:
AKM:
0242 238 53 08
Vakkorama Migros / Shemall AVM
Muske Tourism


For watching live Festival:
https://www.facebook.com/vwturkiye?sk=app_208466899226645http://binekarac.vw.com.tr/canli-yayin.aspx

Information: +90242 242 56 56
www.antalyapiyanofestivali.com

Saturday, November 12, 2011

In honor of my 400th follower!


It's a celebration,! In honor of my 400th follower!


Welcome to Follower number 400!

And thank you to all the rest of you who choose to visit "Antalya City Blog" and share it with friends, family and co-workers. It exists for you!

My 400th follower is Bri who is the owner of the Blog of Diamonds and Pearls.

Antalya City blog was created in 2009. It exists for advertising Antalya City. You are able to access information about Antalya. You find very nice photos of Antalya, activities in Antalya, maps of Antalya and tourism ofices of the Republic of Turkey. In addition, you find links of the most famous hotels, discos and clubs in Antalya and very important links such as the municipality of Antalya, governorship of Antalya. I note the news events that you are interested in and provide news items that you can use through my blog. The blog of Antalya`s language is English but you can translate the blog in 16 different language. These languages are Turkish, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Arabic, Serbian, Swedish, Polish, Chinese, Finnish, Korean, Porteguese, and Japan. And now we are celebrating our 400th follower. If you want to see the heaven in the world, you should visit the Turkish Riviera where is Antalya!

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Liverpool FC sign with Turkish Tourism

Liverpool Football Club has today announced a new two-year partnership with Turkish Tourism.

The partnership is the first of its kind for Turkish Tourism in the UK and will include advertising rights and other benefits.

Ian Ayre, Liverpool FC Managing Director, said: "Turkey is a great country and we all have fantastic memories of our European Cup win in Istanbul in 2005.

"Through this partnership the Club can provide Turkish Tourism with significant brand visibility and access to our supporter base to help raise awareness of their tourism opportunities."

Tolga Tuyluoglu, Director of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in London, said: "I am delighted that Turkey will be an official partner to such a historic club. I am sure that all Liverpool fans will have positive associations with Turkey already, following their dramatic Champions League win in Istanbul back in 2005. We hope to build on this to create a dynamic partnership.

"The city of Liverpool is known for its music and culture; its world-class galleries, museums and landmarks, which of course provides a body of shared values for us to work with. Over one quarter of those taking package-holidays to Turkey do so from the North West of England so this area is very important to Turkey. Of course, the fact that Liverpool FC plays in red and white is a bonus too!

liverpoolfc.tv-Paul Eaton

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Top 10 Restaurants in Antalya


We know that followers of Antalya's 10 Best Restaurants are always looking for recommendations on the best places to dine in locations in Antalya. Our regional spotlights are designed to give you an insight into the best places to dine in Antalya.




7 Mehmet


7 Mehmet
China Garden
China Garden
Club Arma
Club Arma
Mevlana Restaurant
Mevlana Restaurant
Stella's Manzara
Stella's Manzara
Özdoyum Restaurant
Özdoyum Restaurant
Seraser
Seraser
Urcan Balık Evi
Urcan Balık Evi
Yoma Restaurant
Yoma Restaurant
Antalya Balık Evi