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..

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Antalya 2012 New Year Party









Antalya will meet 2012 with enthusiasm. There will be fireworks. In addition, the Republic Square will live a white night with artificial snow. All Antalians will have fun during DJ Efe's live performance on the New Year's Eve.


New Year Party
Date: 31.12.2011
Place: Republic Square
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality
Information: 0242 238 52 70



Tuesday, December 27, 2011

New Year Cards for Antalya


Fill your heart with new hopes, reach out for new opportunities and celebrate the New Year! New Year Cards to convey happy new year greetings to your friends and Famliy on new year 2012!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Antalya Fountain Show Videos



 
Antalya - Mardan Palace


 
Antalya Republic Square


You can watch great fountain show with the world-famous DJ's live performances at Antalya Republic Square in the New Year's Eve!



Thursday, December 22, 2011

Antalya is hosting ‘Travel Games’ organization of Thomas Cook

Antalya is hosting ‘Travel Games’ organization to be attended by the travel agencies of Europe’s second largest tour operator Thomas Cook.

Thomas Cook UK & Ireland is the second largest leisure travel group in the UK with around 19,000 employees and is part of Thomas Cook Group. 

Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has a network of more than 800 high street stores (Thomas Cook and Going Places), a leading website and some of the world’s favourite travel brands.

These brands include Airtours, Club 18-30, Cresta, CruiseThomasCook, Direct Holidays, Elegant Resorts, Essential Travel, Flexibletrips, flythomascook.com, Gold Medal, hotels4u.com, Manos, Medhotels, Neilson, Netflights.com, Pure Luxury, Sentido, Style Holidays, Sunset, Sunworld Holidays Ireland, Swiss Travel Service, The Big Reunion, The Big Snow Festival, Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook Essentials, Thomas Cook Signature, Thomas Cook Tours and Thomas Cook Sport.
Sentido Zeynep Golf Resort Belek

The Company’s airline, Thomas Cook Airlines, operates a fleet of 44 aircraft and flies from various regional airports to destinations worldwide.

The company has carried more than 2 million passengers to Turkey. Thomas Cook owns 34 Sentido Hotels across the world.

Thomas Cook Travel Games that is attended by nearly 500 Thomas Cook agents will take place in April 2012 in Antalya. The agents will be accommodated at Belek’s 5-star Sentido Zeynep Golf Resort Belek. Within the part of Travel Games, the program will include workshop, hotel visits, and sightseeing tours.

For more information:   

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas and New Year Holidays in Antalya

Delphin Diva Premiere - Antalya
Adam&Eve Hotel - Antalya
Delphin Palace Deluxe - Antalya
Granada Luxury Resort - Alanya/Antalya
Titanic Hotel - Antalya
Crowne Plaza - Antalya
Kremlin Palace - Antalya
Mardan Palace - Antalya
Queen Elizabeth Hotel - Kemer/Antalya
Rixos Premium Hotel - Belek/Antalya
Concorde Resort - Antalya

New Year is a time for celebration so why not enjoy a holiday and join in the celebrations in Antalya City. Planning to get away from the cold why not treat you and your family to an unforgettable Christmas and New Year in one of our exotic hotels in Antalya. You won’t miss out as most of our hotels celebrate this festive season. Close your eyes and imagine being in Antalya soaking up the Sun, partying the New Year in the Antalya's beaches or see the New Year in style by staying in a luxury Antalya hotel or look a little further afield and book a fantastic city break. Whether its an exciting trip with the kids or a romantic getaway for two, you've got all you need to have the best New Year yet.

If you want to visit the websites of the best hotels in Antalya,  click here..


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Did you know that Santa Claus lived in Antalya and is not a myth?

 
Santa Claus was born in Patara (in modern-day Antalya province, Turkey) in the second half of the 3 BC century. He was bishop in Myra in Lycia. Originally named St. Nicholas, in many European countries, particularly in the former Tsarist Russia was the most popular saint. In Germany' Freiburg, Italian cities of Bari and Naples, the island of Sicily, St. Nicholas is in a special respected. He is recognized as Santa Claus in the Dutch and English languages. Moreover, he is known as the protector of the New York City in the U.S.A. In addition to this, he is the protector of children in all over the world. All of these have led to the creation of a type the legendary and very popular person who is Santa Claus or St. Nicholas. 

Santa Claus, Antalya

Images of Santa Claus were further popularized through Haddon Sundblom’s depiction of him for The Coca-Cola Company’s Christmas advertising in the 1930s. The popularity of the image spawned urban legends that Santa Claus was invented by The Coca-Cola Company or that Santa wears red and white because they are the colors used to promote the Coca-Cola brand.

In popular culture, Santa Claus appears in the weeks before Christmas in department stores or shopping malls, or at parties. Actually this is a North American tradition associated with Santa Claus are derived from a number of Christmas traditions from various countries.

St. Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas Church is a monument of Byzantine art in the history of the Middle Byzantine Period, the most outstanding example of architectural style. In the 5th century AD, Myra (Demre) was the state capital of Lycia. The Archbishop of Myra in Anatolia is the second largest religious authority after the death of St. Nicholas, has played a major role in the increase of the city's reputation. Each year thousands of foreign tourists visit Santa Claus in the town of Demre in Antalya.
St. Nicholas Church-Antalya
Myra-Antalya

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Media Markt in Antalya


Media Markt electronics store chain, in the fourth year in Turkey, opened the 19th store in Antalya Kipa Shopping Center

Media Markt is a German chain of stores selling consumer electronics with numerous branches throughout Europe. It is Europe's largest retailer of consumer electronics. 

For more information:  http://www.mediamarkt.com.tr/


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Christmas and New Year Shopping in Antalya City

Christmas Shopping has never been so enjoyable! Combine your shopping trip with a holiday. Get your friends together and squeeze in some top city sights and great nightlife between shopping trips in Antalya City. Going to Antalya to do your Christmas shopping will make sure it is fun and that you come home with unique and inspirational gifts for your loved ones that you probably wouldn't be able to source at home. Immerse yourself in the lights and Christmas wonder of Antalya. Antalya City is a shopaholic’s dream. In Antalya you will find a variety of differents shopping items like the traditional Turkish knick-knacks popular with tourists like textiles, gold and copper work, carpets, leather goods and souvenirs. Expect to find trendy brand name stores like Zara, LaCoste, Diesel, Mango, Polo Garage, Tommy Hilfiger, U.S. Polo Assn., Boyner, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, perfume, electronic & computer stores and many more. The City offers superb beach resort facilities and long stretches of golden sands, with a fine selection of significant historical sites. The city is loved by many for its palm lined streets, charming marina, delicious restaurants, excellent shopping, cosmopolitan nightlife and lots of historical attractions. Each year, millions of people visit Antalya. Fantastic for families, couples and even the more experienced traveler, Antalya’s mix of traditional, cosmopolitan and family friendly activities will ensure everyone will enjoy a holiday in Antalya!


Here, I've selected some of the best shopping centers for Antalya City visitors looking to enjoy the holiday highlights while shopping in Antalya City:



Friday, December 9, 2011

Various Photos Of Antalya

Antalya Cliffs
Antalya Çağlayan
Antalya Beachpark
Antalya Tünektepe
Antalya Pirate Cave
Antalya Bay and Taurus Mountains
Antalya Old Marina
Bays
Belek Golf Courses
Belek Golf Courses

Antalya Lara



Antalya Kundu
Antalya Cliffs