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..

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Happy Victory Day For Turkey!



Turkey marks the 90th anniversary of its Victory Day! 

On the 90th anniversary of the Victory Day, we celebrate one of the giant steps of the Republic of Turkey on the path to its independence! 

The motivation behind Turkey’s success in keeping its unity even against world powers in the 1920s was the nation’s faith and belief in its freedom

Today is August 30, which has an important meaning for Turkish people. Streets are decorated with Turkish flags. People join this celebration by hanging Turkish flags or posters of Ataturk on their balconies or windows, above is a view from our balcony. Shop owners do the same. City buses and trams have Turkish flags on their windows on that day.

Victory Day (local name: Zafer Bayramı) on August 30 is a national holiday in Turkey to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the final battle in the Turkish War of Independence in 1922!

Happy Victory Day For Turkey!




Thursday, August 16, 2012

Antalya Aquarium Opened




The second-largest aquarium in Europe and the world’s fifth largest aquarium, with 7 million liters of total tank capacity, opened in Olbia Canyon in Antalya. 


Antalya Aquarium has an open-air swimming aquarium situated on the rooftop that is covered with coral sand in a Maldives concept. 

The aquarium gives visitors the chance to swim with sharks and rays that are totally harmless to humans. Visitors will be able to feed the fish in the swimming aquariums, which they will enter with the assistance of a guide and in protective clothing. 

In addition, there is a veterinary hospital where fish and loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) will be treated. 

The aquarium complex hosts approximately 40,000 aquatic animals and gives visitors the chance to touch some of them. Life-sized plane, ship and submarine wrecks are used for the decoration of the main tank.

The complex also includes “Snow World,” a special section of 200 square meters covered with snow and featuring igloos, a “Santa Claus” house and cafés.


The world's biggest tunnel aquarium



Antalya Aquarium tells stories from all over the world. You can discover the magic of the underwater world; you can make snowballs from real snow in Snow World or you can swim with sharks and rays that do not pose any danger to people.

As the one of the world’s biggest aquariums, Antalya Aquarium features inspiration, entertainment and education together. Through a path of more than fourty exhibits followed by the world’s biggest underwater tunnel aquarium with 131 meters lenght and 3 meters widht! 




Operating hours: 10:00 - 00:00

Entrance fees to the Antalya Aquarium are TL 30 for adults and TL 23 for children.

For more information: http://www.antalyaaquarium.com/


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The founder of Antalya City Blog, İsa Burak GONCA has given an interview to GM Tourism & Management Magazine



The founder of Antalya City Blog, İsa Burak GONCA has given an interview to GM Tourism & Management Magazine. In the interview, our successful founder answered questions about our blog and Antalya city. Especially, he emphasized the issues like the lack of promotion of Antalya, aims of our blog, and the future of tourism in Antalya.


To read the interview: http://gmdergi.com/online/?p=1576


Side 12th International Culture & Art Festival



Holidaymakers could enjoy the 12th International Culture and Art Festival in Side which was from 25 August - 30 September 2012.




The Side International Culture and Art Festival is the result of enthusiastic and persistent efforts of the Municipality of Side since 2001. Side owns outstanding Roman and Hellenistic heritage and today is an important Mediterranean resort town, distinguished with the quality standards of its tourism facilities. The Festival presents impressive performances by renowned interpreters at magnificent venues such as the Ancient Theatre of Side and the Temple of Apollo.
All events will start at 9.30pm and there is no cost to enter. The aim of the festival is to showcase a number of world famous orchestras, musicians and dancers which will each contribute towards a combined celebration of art, history, music and tourism.


This festival has been European Festivals Association (EFA) member since 2010. 



Festival Program:

25 August: Vienna Schloss Schönburnn Orchestra
28 August: Massimo Mercelli & Luis Bacolov Duo
30 August: Golden Trombone Orchestra
02 September: Türksoy Chamber Orchestra
05 September: Antalya State Symony Orchestra
08 September: Enbe Orchestra
11 September: Hakan Aysev Orchestra
13 September: Beijing Symphony Orchestra
15 September: Ege university Folk Dance Ensemble
18 September: Anadoluniversity Symphony Orchestra
21 September: Lezginka Dagestan Folk Dance Ensemble
24 September: Antalya State Symphony Orchestra
27 September: Ayhan Sicimoğlu & Latin All Stars
30 September: Side Festival Orchestra

For More Information: http://www.sidefestival.com


Thursday, August 2, 2012

The New Urban Park For Antalya: The Mediterranean (Akdeniz) Urban Park



Antalya Metropolitan Municipality has prepared a new project; Akdeniz Kent Parkı (Mediterranean Urban Park). It is a park in Antalya to offer recreation and green space to residents and visitors. It includes playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and fitness trails or paths, bridle paths, sports field, and public restrooms. 




"Akdeniz Kent Parkı" (Mediterranean Urban Park) will be on Olbia Canyon in the area between Migros Shopping Mall, Giant Aquarium and Minicity (Theme Park). The Mediterranean Urban Park will cover an area of approximately 100 thousand square meters.  




Moreover, the park will have three main entrances and within the 300-meter long a show pool will take place.

And most importantly, the park will create a green area in the city.


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Bauhaus Opened in Antalya



The Bauhaus was opened  in Antalya, today at 8 o'clock. Bauhaus is the specialist for workshop, house and garden. 



The Original: pioneering spirit leads to success:

You have to take risks if you want to shape the future. BAUHAUS has always known this. That's why our corporate values include a willingness to take risks and pioneering spirit. More than 50 years ago, it was us that brought the do-it-yourself idea to Germany. Anyone looking for tools or construction materials at that time would have to traipse from one specialist shop to another. With an innovative concept, BAUHAUS introduced relaxed shopping under a single roof. Eventually, this pioneering spirit asserted itself throughout Europe and has since found many imitators. As the "Original" BAUHAUS is still one of the best in Europe.



The concept: best selection, top quality, reasonable prices and close at hand:
 
The basis for a good business idea is a well thought through concept. With its customer-centric specialist range and clearly presented goods BAUHAUS laid the foundation for success. In more than 220 branches in Europe our customers find everything they need for workshop, house and garden in our bright, friendly and easy-to-reach branches. More than 120,000 products in 15 specialist departments and comprehensive services speak a clear language. For us, it is particularly important that the product range is up to date. At BAUHAUS our customers not only find the tried-and-tested BAUHAUS quality products as well as brand products of leading manufacturers, they also find the up-to-minute trends.


The philosophy: with team spirit for more customer proximity:
 
A good philosophy needs to be implemented with team spirit, creativity and consistency. But above all it needs employees that understand this and bring it to life. That's why at BAUHAUS the customers and employees are at the center of everything we do. From the selection of locations, the range of goods and value for money to quality assurance, advice and service offering we always put our customers first. For us, professionally trained staff and satisfied customers are important. And to make sure things stay that way in future, BAUHAUS favors lean management and a high level of employee qualification. All this makes shopping at BAUHAUS to a retail experience away from mass consumption.



Responsibility:
 
To ensure that only environmentally-friendly wooden products are sold, BAUHAUS has for many years voluntarily undertaken to sell neither uncertified tropical woods nor wooden products from illegal tree-felling areas and instead to only sell wooden products from sustainable forests. BAUHAUS’ suppliers have made the same undertaking. BAUHAUS was and is thus constantly endeavored to do justice to its entrepreneurial responsibility, also in the sense of an environmentally-compatible timber industry.


The range: a selection that speaks for itself:
 
The product range is the flagship of any company. And BAUHAUS chooses its more than 120.000 quality products with care and deliberation. That's why BAUHAUS branches not only offer a wide range for workshop, house and garden, but also special offers for craftsmen, business and corporate customers. The clear presentation in specialist departments and a mixture of brand products and BAUHAUS quality products help you to choose. Our specialist range is supplemented by a wide service offering from free timber cutting to assembly or the full bathroom service as well as trailer hire and key service.

  • ·         Automobile accessories
  • ·         Building components
  • ·         Construction materials/building chemicals
  • ·         Bathroom display
  • ·         Lifestyle/Creative
  • ·         Hardware
  • ·         Electrical fittings
  • ·         Paint and varnishes
  • ·         Tiles/parquet & laminate flooring
  • ·         Timber
  • ·         Lighting
  • ·         Plumbing
  • ·         Garden center
  • ·         Wallpaper and carpets
  • ·         Tools and machines

For the professional: fast, safe, reliable:
 
A product range not just for the private customer - for BAUHAUS an important goal. That's why we offer a wide range of products for all skilled craftsmen, tradesmen, caretakers and house builders. The offering tailored to the professional sector is complemented by an attractive service package. BAUHAUS offers special craftsmen counters, extra-large customer loading zones, a 24-hour order service, the supply of large quantities, a delivery service and, of course, purchase on account. This sophisticated offering covers the areas:

  • ·         Construction materials and building chemicals
  • ·         Dry construction and finishing
  • ·         Timber
  • ·         Plumbing
  • ·         Electrical fittings

 Where is Bauhaus in Antalya?