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BOZCAADA TRAVEL GUIDE – CANAKKALE

The famous Greek historian Herodotus is believed to have said the following about Bozcaada: “God created Bozcaada for people to live long.” According to some, “A piece of land surrounded by peace on all four sides.” I seem to hear the question, is it for us?. The poet Süreyya Berfe said:

“Like the color of your eyes

Like the color of your heart

In her own color in her hair”

The poet may be He tried to explain that it is more than we know, and that everyone has their own color.. Here is Bozcaada, an island of tranquility that will suffice with its unique, colorful streets that fill you with peace behind that grizzly landscape, vast vineyards, small coves that will be special to you, and delicious wines.

BOZCAADA HISTORY IN BRIEF

Bozcaada, which has been invaded and changed hands many times over the ages due to its strategic location, is Leukophrys in Antiquity, Tenedos in Greek Mythology is named after. According to the excavations made in the island area, the history of the island is BC.. It dates back to 3000 years.. The first known owners of the island are the Pelasg.. Then, respectively, Phoenicians, Athenians, Greeks, Persians, Alexander the Great, Byzantines, Genoese, Venetians and Ottomans dominated the island.. After Fatih Sultan Mehmet conquered Istanbul, Bozcaada gained importance for the Turks and joined the Ottoman lands in 1455.. From this date on, there have been struggles between the Ottomans and Venetians for Bozcaada, and the dominance of the island has passed to the Venetians from time to time.. After a long period of Ottoman rule, the island, which was occupied by Greece in 1912 during the Balkan Wars, joined Turkey with Gökçeada in the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne.

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Bozcaada is a district of Çanakkale Province, in the north of the Aegean Sea.. At the same time, it is the only district of Turkey that does not have a village, excluding the provincial centers. The settlement on the island was gathered in the town center located in the north-east of the island.. Bozcaada is Turkey’s third largest island.. In the Aegean Sea, it is the second largest island after Gökçeada. Its area is 37.6 km2 together with the other islets around it, and its circumference is 38 km.. The highest point of Bozcaada is Göztepe with 192 meters.. Vineyards make up 1/3 of the island’s area, on the island where winemaking is common.. The reason why the island looks gray is that no trees grow in areas open to the wind.. There are 17 islets around the island and 12 bays and 12 capes on the island.

HOW TO GET TO BOZCAADA?

You can reach Bozcaada from the pier in Çanakkale City Center or by Gestaş sea transportation boats in Geyikli town of Ezine district. transportation is provided. During the summer period, there are sea bus services between Çanakkale and Bozcaada every other day.. The journey, which takes about an hour, is for pedestrians only.. Transportation from Geyikli Yukyeri Ferry Pier to Bozcaada is provided by Gestaş by car ferry.. The distance of 4 miles between Bozcaada and Geyikli loadyeri pier takes an average of half an hour.. In the summer season, the two ferryboats run once in 45 minutes, but in the winter season it can be reduced to three times a day. Those who will go to the island by car in the summer should make an online reservation in advance. Bozcaada With Timetables For Bozcaada Fare Schedules CLICK…

Bus, bus companies such as Çanakkale Troy, Istanbul Travel, Kamil Koç, Metro, Pamukkale take their passengers every day to the Geyikli freight port during the summer period.. Passengers getting off the bus here reach Bozcaada by taking the direct ferry.. Since the ferry is already approaching Bozcaada centre, buses do not need to cross the island.. Since the last stop for bus companies outside the summer period is Ezine Bus station, you need to go to Geyikli pier from here by minibus or taxi. the route should be Silivri > Marmara Ereglisi > Tekirdağ > Malkara > Keşan > Gallipoli > Eceabat > Çanakkale. You have three different pier options to cross the Dardanelles.. CLICK FOR ExpeditionsFees Schedule

  • Gallipoli – Lapseki (20 minutes)
  • Eceabat – Çanakkale (15 minutes)
  • Kilitbahir – Çanakkale (7 minutes)

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As the TIRs are forbidden to enter the center of Çanakkale, they use the Gallipoli pier, there can be queues for kilometers. You best continue to Eceabat. You came to Eceabat, is there a long queue? Don’t worry, go another 5-10 km.. Enjoy the calmness of Kilitbahir pier. After Çanakkale, follow the signs for Geyikli-Bozcaada and reach Geyikli Yukyeri Ferry Port after approximately 50 minutes.. Or you can reach Geyikli pier in 3 hours via Yenikapı – Bandırma fast Ferry, after Bandırma, via Lapseki – Çanakkale. Those coming from the direction of Izmir can reach the Geyikli Yukyeri Ferry Port by following the Ezine and Geyikli signs without going to Çanakkale. When you reach Geyikli Yukyeri Isle, what is left to Bozcaada?. After a 4 mile sea voyage, you are in Bozcaada in half an hour.. If you want to go to Bozcaada without a car, you can leave your car in the car park at Geyikli pier.

WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION IN BOZCAADA?

The transportation within the island is by motorcycle, taxi and provided by minibuses. The island authorities advise the guests not to pass their vehicles to the island, except in cases of necessity, and to park in the car park at Geyikli Loadyeri Pier. As soon as you set foot in Bozcaada, two electric vehicles waiting at the port provide shuttle service to the guests.. With the application implemented by the Bozcaada Municipality, electric vehicles start their intra-island voyages every morning from the time the first ship arrives at Bozcaada Port.. Electric vehicles that take off from the pier every 45 minutes serve on 2 separate routes, Alaybey Mahallesi and Cumhuriyet Mahallesi.. Electric vehicles, which are free of charge, have priority for elderly and disabled citizens.

With the application that started in Bozcaada in 2015, the use of cars in the center started to be restricted during the summer periods.. After landing on the island from the ferry with your vehicle, you leave your vehicle at the municipality’s free car park by using the two street options open to traffic.. Driving is prohibited in the center. You can go to the beaches, vineyards or island tour outside the center with your car.. If you say no, you like walking very much, you can easily go to Tuzburnu Bay in 1 hour, Ayazma Beach in 2 hours, and wind roses in 3 hours.. Are you very tired when you say you went a little, you went far, the creek went straight? Take a hitchhiking ride, chat with the uncle of the vineyard, and continue your journey while watching the island view.. If you say you will get lost, you are already on a small island, what would it say if you got lost?. By the way, I seem to hear the question of what is in Pırpır?. The small motor vehicle used by the vineyards in Bozcaada to plow their vineyards is called PIRPIR.

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You will need a vehicle for a trip to the coves outside the island centre, vineyards, Göztepe, wind roses, in short. You can do this island tour with your own vehicle.. Or if you want, let’s take a look at the other options together. The only public transportation vehicle of Bozcaada is minibuses. Minibuses operating between May and September offer minibus services to Ayazma and Habbale beaches and Aquarium Bay, as well as to wind roses for sunset.. It is on the minibus that goes to Ayazma between 21:15 and 24:00 as a night voyage.

Taxis on the island operate independently of each other. Since the number of taxis, which reach a maximum of five during the season, does not have a common stop, you have to reach the taxis by mobile phones. You can also join full and peninsula tours organized by taxi drivers.. Taxi in the center is 7.50 TL, central ayazma beach is 30.00 TL, and the central sunset location is 35.00 TL..

Bozcaada taxis contact phones;

  • 0.542.6872915
  • 0.531.9657612
  • 0.532.6384594
  • 0.532.6092098
  • 0.545.5071717

Other than these, there are places that rent bicycles and motorcycles on the island.. You can’t get enough of the island tour by bike and motorcycle.. You can even rent a car for the island tour.. A motorcycle license is required. For more information about rental CLICK…  Rental contact phones;

Akyüz Rent a Bike&Car 0.545.5419514

Guney Rent a Bike&Car0.533.2186070

WHEN TO GO TO BOZCAADA?

Although this is about what you expect when you go on vacation, Bozcaada is beautiful in all four seasons. Spring is the season when flowers bloom and the island looks greenest naturally.. Spring is the season when the people of the island throw themselves into the streets with the warming of the weather and the preparations for the new season begin in a feverish manner. Therefore, it becomes calm, quiet and peaceful. You will also feel comfortable while exploring the island.

I don’t care about the crowd on the island, if you say you want the sea, July and August are ideal for you.. Between the closing and opening dates of the schools and the holidays are the periods when the island is the most crowded and busiest, and therefore the accommodation prices are the highest.

The most peaceful season of the island is autumn. With the opening of the schools, holidaymakers have withdrawn from the island, and the bays, restaurants and hotels of the island will be up to you.. In Bozcaada, the sea, which is cold even in summer, warms up with autumn, so that even the pleasure of the sea becomes different. Aren’t there those vintage festivities?. After the grapes are transported to the factories by crates, you can pluck the grapes left in the Bozcaada vineyards during your island tour and eat them whole.

Although Bozcaada goes to sleep with winter, a few hotels, restaurants and cafes in the center will be happy to welcome you.

PLACES TO VISIT IN BOZCAADA                

Bozcaada is divided into Greek quarters and Turkish quarters. There are traces of Greek architecture in the Cumhuriyet neighborhood on the right, and traces of Turkish architecture in the Alaybey neighborhood on the left. While there are more cafes, restaurants and taverns in the Greek quarter, there are boutique hotels and hostels in the Turkish quarter. Let’s start the tour of Bozcaada, which welcomes us with its colorful streets.

Bozcaada Castle

Bozcaada Castle will be the first to greet you as you approach the island by ferry and embrace you with its huge size and majesty.. It is not known when and by whom Bozcaada Castle was built, which is one of the most well-kept and well-preserved castles in Turkey. The castle, which was built on the rocks at the northeast end of the island, was surrounded by a moat that was filled with water at the time.. The castle, which was once entered through a hanging gate, is now accessed via a fixed bridge. This splendor of Bozcaada Castle actually shows that the island has a rich past. The castle, which was home to the civilizations that lived on it, awaits its curious visitors today.. Bozcaada looks magnificent from the castle, which is open to visitors between 10:00 and 20:00.

Take a Photo Tour in the Colorful Streets of Bozcaada

When you get off the ferry, you land at the center of the island.. Already the district center is the only collective settlement on the island.. It is possible to walk the streets of the island in an hour.. But if you are a photography lover, it is not possible to leave the streets of the island at that hour.. A stream running through the middle of the town once divided the island into Greek and Turkish quarters.. The Greek quarter is more lively and colorful. Well-kept houses and streets and houses covered with colorful shutters and flowers are very nostalgic. That’s why you will try to take a square photograph in front of every house or at the beginning of every street while you are wandering around those lively Bozcaada streets.. Or you will see that there are people waiting in line to get that square photograph.

Bozcaada Museum

Bozcaada Museum is a different museum in terms of the artifacts it contains.. This is probably why, in 2013, the United Nations Educational Council on the grounds that “it promotes the Greek culture in the best way outside of Greece, ensuring the spread of a culture of peace between the two peoples”.. The Scientific and Cultural Organization received an award from UNESCO. In a way, the museum, which reveals the history of the island, was established with the individual initiative of M.Hakan Gürüney and operated by him. Since Gürüney learned that Bozcaada has an extremely interesting and rich history, he devoted himself to collecting the cultural assets related to Bozcaada and turned it into a museum today.

In the museum collection; Old photos of Bozcaada, objects and documents from the Ottoman period, all kinds of materials and documents left by foreigners in Bozcaada, which was used as a base during the Dardanelles War, the goods used by the Turks and Greeks of Bozcaada in their homes and workplaces, and the stories of these goods, materials related to viticulture and winemaking, and old There is a wine cellar consisting of wines on the island and many artifacts belonging to the island tradesmen. The entrance fee to the museum, which is open between 01 May and 31 October, between 10:00 and 20:00, is 10.00 TL for adults and 5.00 TL for students.. For more information about the museum’s foundation story CLICK…

Church of the Virgin Mary

The Church of the Virgin Mary, located in the middle of the Greek quarter, belongs to the Greek Orthodox community and is the only church open to worship.. The church, built in 1869, is thought to date back to the Venetians.. The church is closed only on Sunday mornings, except for the mass at 08:00.. Those who want to see inside the church can visit it during this ritual, except that it is closed to visitors.

Alaybey Mosque

The inscription on the entrance door of the Alaybey Mosque, whose exact construction date is unknown, was scraped and erased in 1940 and only 1321 can be read.. The date of 1702, which is currently written, is thought to be the date of repair.. The outer walls of the Alaybey mosque, which consists of a 223 m2 stone building, are covered with colored stones and have a wooden roof without a dome. There are 14 tombs in its garden, mainly from Halil Hamid Pasha, who was the Grand Vizier in the Ottoman Empire, and from the notables of the Island, scholars and castle commanders. It is open to worship and visitation.

Bozcaada Wine Factories

Did someone say wine?. Turkey’s most famous sergeant grape vineyards are located in Bozcaada.. Even Evliya Celebi said the following about Bozcaada grapes: As such, wines made from the grapes of the region come to mind.. The wine factories of Bozcaada are indispensable structures of the island, where the tradition of winemaking dates back to ancient times.. The factories of three old wine producers are located in Bozcaada.. What has been done in recent years has been done outside the island center.. Talay, Corvus and Amadeus wineries organize tours to their factories during the summer season upon demand.. Inside the Amadeus and Corvus factories, there are “wine bars” where you can taste.. Bozcaada wine producer brands are; They are Amedeus, Ataol, Corvus, Gülerada, Talay and Yunatçılar.

Bozcaada also has a Wine Jewelry Store for wine lovers. In the store where you can find everything about wine, there are wine glasses, wine openers, decanters, wine jewelry, magnets and many different accessories.

Bozcaada Ayazma Monastery

The Greeks call the small churches they founded far from the settlements as monasteries. Ayazma Monastery, built by Manolaki Manolidis in 1734, is located in the south of Bozcaada.. Ayazma, which comes from the Greek word “hagiasme”, means holy water.. Here, there is a historical double-fluted fountain, eight plane trees, a small monastery and two single-storey buildings..

The monastery belonging to the Greek Orthodox community in Ayazmada is one of the places preferred by picnickers with its shaded area formed by large and old plane trees and a constantly flowing fountain.. In fact, there is a legend that anyone who drinks water from the fountains here will become an islander.. The monastery opens for worship on July 26, which is the Greek Aya Paraskevi day once a year.. A large group of people gather here and have fun, this day is called Ayazma Fair among the people.. Oh, by the way, there is a restaurant-cafe run by a Greek island family in the garden of the monastery.

Bozcaada Göztepe

When you climb to Göztepe, which is the highest point of the island with 192 meters, you are at the top of the island. It is possible to reach Göztepe by walking from the center in half an hour.. There is also a vehicle road that is quite steep for the exit to Göztepe, where only one car can fit.. Driving on this road is quite risky.. When you go to the top, you can’t get enough of the view.. While the sun sets in the direction of the wind roses, the full moon rising from the mainland offers you an unforgettable view.. Don’t forget to take something on yourself, as the wind is very felt here. With the summer of 2018, it is not allowed to go to Göztepe.

Bozcaada Windmills

The most fascinating sunset from the point where the windmills are located on the western end of the island you can watch. At this point of the island, some take their place with a picnic basket, some with their wine, to watch the sunset.. Minibuses departing from the center every day during the summer period, stop here for sunset after wandering the island.. In addition, wind roses are the 3rd. In the case of a wind power plant. 30 times more energy than the island’s consumption is produced here.

WHERE TO STAY IN BOZCAADA?

Because Bozcaada is a natural and historical site, big hotels or you won’t find resorts. Generally, there are hotels, hostels and vineyard houses run by island families.. Accommodation is usually bed and breakfast, with a few exceptions, and these breakfasts consist of olives, fruits and vegetables produced by the owner in his own garden and home-made foods such as homemade jam, tomato paste, molasses pastries.. In order to stay in Bozcaada, which is very crowded in the summer, you need to make a reservation in advance.. Accommodation fees in Bozcaada are a little more expensive than the resorts in the vicinity, since the businesses are generally boutique style and the place is an island.. During the summer season, the price of a double room in hotels starts from 250.00TL.. Hostel prices vary between 200.00 TL and 300.00 TL.. Daily rental house prices start from 350.00 TL.

When choosing accommodation in Bozcaada, you have to make your decision whether in the center or out of the center.. The center starts when you get off the ferry. Here, many old buildings are operated as guest houses, hotels and hostels in accordance with the architectural texture. These hotels and pensions serve their breakfast at the tables they set up in their own gardens, and those who do not have this opportunity, serve their breakfast at the tables they put on the nostalgic island streets. The accommodation option outside the center is the vineyard houses used as hostels, small hotels with a maximum of two or three floors and holiday farms.. These facilities are usually intertwined with vineyards and have nature views.. It will be more comfortable to come with your private vehicle for this option.

BOZCAADA RECOMMENDATIONS

  • There is only one gas station on the island. Without adjusting the fuel of your vehicle,
  • The PTT provides service with Ziraat Bank on the island.. İşbank, Akbank, Yapı Kredi, Garanti and Vakıfbank have ATMs. Without adjusting your cash needs,
  • They will go to the island by car in the high summer season, without making your ferry reservation,
  • Without having clothes with you due to the famous wind of Bozcaada,
  • In the high summer season Do not come to the island without making your hotel reservation
  • The island’s coves are very pleasant, but also stony, to swim comfortably in the sea, without your sea shoes.

Do not return from the island without doing these.

  • In Bozcaada, grape means grape, grape means wine. As such, without tasting Bozcaada Wines,
  • without taking a photo tour in the colorful streets of Bozcaada,
  • watching the sunset at the Polente Lighthouse, without putting the end of the day
  • Gummy drop, Without tasting almond cookies and tomato jam,
  • Staying in the vineyard houses in Bozcaada vineyards,
  • Exploring the island’s hidden coves,
  • Testing the island wind blowing in the Ayazma monastery cafe,
  • Never return from the island without visiting Bozcaada castle…

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Ouzo’s Birthplace Plomari, Mytilene

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Greece‘s greenest island Lesbos owes its green nature to water resources. Lesbos, the third largest island of the country, has lush forests, water springs, tiny canyons, endemic plants and incredible mountain views.

The island’s second largest city, Plomari, is and places that manage to stay away from the negative effects of urbanization due to its geographical location.. When you say the second largest city of the island, Plomari is not a city-like place.. The size that we can call the largest town or seaside resort in Turkey.. With its scattering mountain villages, the population of 7 thousand finds it difficult.

Plomari Square

With its pristine beaches, historical wooden houses, small taverns, plane and olive trees, coffee houses and views, Plomari journey is one of the best options to get away from it all.. No matter how crowded and active the center of Lesbos is, Plomari experiences the opposite.

The birthplace of Barbaros

As Captain-i Derya, the first captain of the Ottoman Empire Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, who was the pasha and the great admiral, was born in Plomari in 1473.. Although there is no trace of Barbaros in Plomari, this name is very important for the history of the seafaring town.

Akrasi, Ampeliko, Megalohori, Neohori, Paleohori, which is known as Plomaritohoria on the south coast of Lesbos The town, consisting of the villages of Plagia, Trigonas, has a strategic location.. Dominating Chios in Greece and Karaburun in Izmir, the town has a deep-rooted trade tradition.

Beautiful photos can be taken in the side streets of Plomari

The place where ouzo and olive oil soap were first produced

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Within the Greek islands, 19. Turning into one of the most important centers of industry, commerce, production and maritime trade in the mid-century, Plomari is also the place where the Greek national drink ouzo was first produced.. Today, just like raki, the quality of ouzo is measured by the water used.. Since Plomari has the best quality drinking water sources in the geography of Greece, the aroma it adds to ouzo is noticed everywhere.. There is no production today, except for a few ouzo workshops.. Plomari, with its beaches and cultural tourism, is a region where European, American and Turkish tourists spend more time in high season.. Since it is not very well known, the region, which is not crowded and uncomplicated, is ideal for those who want to relax and have a peaceful holiday. Ouzo, which he throws, is consumed in a similar way in coffee houses today.. Drinks thrown together while playing backgammon or chatting with friends accompany the pleasant conversation.. Unlike Turkey, the coffeehouse culture in Greece also includes the offering of liquor.

ouzos produced in Plomari

Because of the ouzo production, it is between Lesbos and Plomari. there is serious competition. What makes the cute town one step ahead of this competition is the quality water source and the qualified anise grown in the region with aromatic plants.. It is possible to count Pitsiladi, Yannaçi, Varvayani and Plomari/Isidoro Arvaniti among the ouzos that have become brands in the town.

Things to do in Plomari

The so-called ‘old town’ in the center of the town, which is one of the oldest settlements on the island, is where you can witness typical Greek architecture.. Two-story, bay window, mostly wooden houses line the narrow streets.. It is essential to enjoy walking among the historical houses on quiet and calm streets without traffic noise and to breathe the atmosphere of the town.

There are many shops, shops and coffee houses around the big plane tree in the city square.. After wandering the streets, it is quite enjoyable to relax, have a drink and chat with the local people.

The beaches, each carrying the blue flag, which are chirpy in the summer season, are an unforgettable experience for those who love sea, sand and sun holidays.. Agios Isidoros Beach is shown among the few beaches not only in the region but also in Greece.

Oceanis Cafe

Make sure to try frappe, one of the cold drinks consumed by the Greeks.. Iced coffee, which is prepared by adding milk and sugar according to preference, is available in cafes and coffee houses in every corner of the town.. One of my suggestions is the Oceanis Cafe, where we sit to drink frappe with its stylish design.. Souffle is around 3€, waffle is around 4€, frappe is around 2€, Turkish (Greek) coffee is around 1.5€.. When you sit in all restaurants and cafes, a large glass of water is offered free of charge.. Get immersed in life by sitting in the cafes that stretch towards the beach and the port.

There are 3 different museums in the town that appeal to enthusiasts. Varvayianni Ouzo Museum, Lomari Isidoros Arvanitis Ouzo Museum and Soap Museum are must-sees to see the most important production tools for this town.. The hospitality and warm welcome at the museums make people happy.

Where to stay in Plomari

There are nearly 25 accommodation options in the charming town.. Among these places that can be preferred according to the budget and accommodation concept, there is also a hostel, a luxury studio.. So before you go, decide exactly what kind of place you want to stay.. I stayed at Frini Studios on my trip to Plomari. There is a special 10 percent discount for Keşfetsek at the property that got full marks from me for its hospitality and approach.. Check out my Frini Studios post for discount details and a closer look at the facility.

The Mytilene-Plomari Road

How to get to Plomari

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Plomari is 42 km from the center of the island of Lesvos.. Due to the nature of the road, this journey takes approximately 50 minutes by private vehicle.. In order to go to this town from Turkey, it is necessary to take a ferry from Ayvalık to Lesbos.. After the ferry ride that takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, the port of Lesbos is reached.. There is a municipal bus service between Mytilene and Plomari that runs 3-4 times a day.. However, without the hassle of the city bus, choose a pleasant journey by renting a car and being included in the nature view.

Plomari with its unspoiled nature, friendly people, historical structures, magnificent beaches, ouzo, olive oil and soap >, one of the most beautiful corners of Lesbos. Those planning a trip to Mytilene should spend a few days in this beautiful town.

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After our tiring and intense trip to India, we got out of the chaos and arrived in Nepal, where we said “oh there is a world”. We had a comfortable journey to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, with a 55-minute flight from Varanasi.. Nepal is 3 hours 20 minutes ahead of Turkey and 15 minutes ahead of India.

From Victoria Subirano’s book named A teacher in Kathmandu so that you can get an idea before you come to Nepal. you can watch the movie “A Mirror in the Sky” which he freely inspired. It is the film that reveals how the education system in Nepal works, poverty and mysticism.

Kathmandu is located in the valley at the confluence of the Vishnumati and Bagmati rivers.. There are dozens of temples hidden between its streets.. While it is difficult to breathe from the exhaust fumes in its narrow streets, it is certain that you will discover many things in the company of colorful shops, peddlers, bookshops and local people.

A blend of 2 religions, It is very possible to see that Buddhism and Hinduism coexist in the country where it is intertwined, and this unity is reflected even in objects and temples.. Whether Buddhist or Hindu, everyone can easily perform their daily rituals according to their religious beliefs.. There are enough temples in the city. Someone who goes to work or wanders around the streets completes his prayer by ringing the bell in the tiny temple on the street and applying the red paint inside the temple to his forehead.. A person who has prayed has red paint on his forehead. When you see this, know that that person has prayed. Let’s not forget that the main element of flower worship. During the worship we witnessed in temples, they offer flowers to their gods and light candles.

We were surprised that the fruits we ate did not taste salty, although agriculture is the livelihood of the country.. Especially when we say that the banana is disgusting that we have not eaten in our life, we say it’s like straw, we ate a banana that tasted just like that.. We got our Nepal visa quickly and very easily at the airport for 25 USD (15 days). They came to meet us because our hotel had a pick-up service.. We arrived at our hotel without the need to take a taxi.

We wrote the details and places we visited in separate sections to be more descriptive.

But first, let’s list the must-haves and some information you need to know for those who are considering coming to Nepal:

Take a mask. Too much air pollution in the city. If you don’t want to walk in dust and smoke, take your mask.
Bring walking shoes. The roads are very bad and dusty.. If you don’t want your nails to get dirty, wear sneakers.
Those who come to Nepal by plane should get a free map from the airport.. The map you will get from the hotels is not very descriptive and guiding.
Visit the bookstores in the Thamel area. There is a wide variety of books, magazines and many products for anyone interested in books, not just travelers.
Buy LP-Nepal. If not, you can find it in Thamel.. But those who do not want to buy definitely need a guide in the temple areas.. But for me, the temples and the figures carved on the temple do not mean anything, if you only want to take pictures of them, you do not even need a guide.. They charge up to 100 rs from tourists, don’t give more than 25 rs. For your information! Locals don’t like discounts in Kathmandu.
. If you are going to shop, know that they sell you exponentially more expensive.
Although not everywhere, 25% tax is charged in many restaurants and cafes.
Have dinner at Northfield Restaurant in the Thamel area.. There will be a pleasant dinner next to a cozy wood fire accompanied by Nepali music.

Entrance fee to all Durbar squares.
Kathmandu Durbar Square : 750 rs.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square : 1100 rs.
Patan Durbar Square : 500 rs.

Eat jujudhav yogurt in Bhaktapur. We should have paid 25 rs for 3 yogurts, but because we are tourists we paid 150 rs

Eat Daal Bhaat. It’s like Indian Thali.

Eat Momo. A dish resembling a tibetan dumpling. Vegetable, buffalo meat, chicken options are available. A little spicy and bitter.

During the time we were in Kathmandu, we made kora in Buddhist temples, translated mantras and sent our wishes to the universe in the fastest way, we worshiped according to God in Hindu temples :), We photographed the most beautiful examples of Newari architecture, followed closely the funerals of the cremated dead in accordance with Hinduism, practiced their rituals, respectively, Svayambhu Mahachaitya (Monkey Temple) temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan Temple, Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares. SummaryArticle NameNepale ArrivalDescriptionAfter our tiring and intense trip to India, we got out of the chaos and arrived in Nepal, where we said “oh there is a world”. We had a comfortable journey with a 55-minute flight from Kathmandu Ya Varanasi, the capital of Nepal.. Nepal is 3 hours and 20 minutes ahead of Turkey and 15 minutes ahead of India.

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There are some places that I came across somewhere and noted down and I couldn’t wait to go… Here is such a special route for me in Gdansk

I have been on my master’s degree for almost a year. Since I live in Brescia, Italy, I plan to visit various cities in Europe in combination.. I chose Gdansk first and said I’d go to Norway from here, to Alesund…

Gdansk Overview / Famous “Pencil Houses” of the City

My Plane Could Not Land in Gdansk

Here come the time, I went to Alesund and even got on the plane to Gdansk on the way back!

Oh what a plane ride…

While getting on I knew there was 55 km/h wind in Gdansk but I guessed it would be okay. But we couldn’t land on our first try, it passed, the plane was rocking like a cradle!

I Shared Those Moments We Couldn’t Land in Gdansk on Instagram @gorkemliyollarcom

An airstrip I was on for the first time in my life he had to pass, luckily the pilot managed to land in Gdansk on our second attempt…

It wasn’t a very good start, but I’m welcome Poland

Trying to go to Gdansk Glowny <

Finally Gdansk!

If the plane landed so hard, you should also think below, it’s as if I don’t come from the Norwegian fjords but went there, it’s so cold, wind, rain all together…

Since I got off at 10 pm anyway, I’m in trouble to go to my hostel and sleep You can actually reach the center directly from Gdansk Walesa airport by bus. But the buses after 11 o’clock leave at a different station called Wrzeszcz, and from there you reach the central Gdansk Glowny train station by commuter train.

That’s exactly how I got to the city and my hostel, but thanks to the Polish, who helped me while I was waiting for the bus. Thanks to a college couple…

Hello Gdansk / My First View in the City / Going to a Hostel

About Gdansk

Good morning from Gdanks!

This is Poland’ A city located on the Baltic Sea in the north of. Actually I visited all the Baltic countries and I loved it very much, but they said to Gdansk that this is Poland, you are not exactly Baltic

I mean this is Poland but Gdansk I think It’s even more beautiful than Poland…

Morning Hours / Walking By Motlawa

I’ve visited the capital Warsaw before, but now Gdansk is getting me pretty excited, let’s see what we’ll see…

Since my hostel is located at the northern end of the city, I also start walking from the riverside towards the center.

Yes, Gdansk is a typical Baltic city… I say that this city also has islands, rivers and plenty of water

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Too Much Wind, But Not Without a Selfie

The Spirit of Gdansk: Motlawa River

Our River is Motlawa!

If I follow the Motlawa river, Gdansk’ It means I can almost completely tour the city. Because the city consists of this city and the small islands it surrounds.

First of all, when I come across a beautiful Gdansk text, she says OK. um I’m in the right place…

I Love Those City Names You Must See Me To Understand The Wind…

The Famous Cute Pencil Houses of Gdansk

The first thing I want to tell you in Gdansk is actually Houses that make up the unique architecture of this city.

In fact, although you can see similar ones in other cities of Germany and Poland in general, the ones here are more characteristic.. Thin and long, crooked, colorful houses like pencils!

Famous Pencil Houses of Gdansk / I Found This Name If I Found It In The Sun From The Tip, A Selfie Immediately…

And to the bottom aren’t they built?

Sweetly narrowing the top floors…

I admit that I saw the aerial view of these house-filled streets and fell in love with Gdansk and I thought I should see it. . Yes, maybe I won’t be able to see it from the air, but I’ll still see it.

“The top floors, which narrow down sweetly…”

There Could Be A Modern Building Without Destroying The City!

But here it is one thing to visit and see another photo of it.. The photos did not have modern siblings of these typical Gdansk houses either!

Yes, as a civil engineer, I noticed the modern buildings in Gdansk from the very first minute. Because the modern structures here are “we are modern” They don’t smirk They went and built with a nice modern interpretation of architecture similar to their old brothers.

I can’t say I’m not impressed with this work, Gdansk can still be visited after 50 years…

Modern Gdansk Houses I Like Very Much, There Are Some More Futuristic As Well… These Also Provided a Nice Transition / Modern-Old

Is Crane One Of The Attractions In Gdansk?

Now by the riverside While walking on the promenade called “Deptak Nadwodny”, I see one of the first things that come to mind when I think of places to visit in Gdansk.

What is that Crane?

Interesting place in Gdansk Crane The River And The Crane Look Better Here

Yes “Crane” is one of the interesting structures in Gdansk. This used to be a crane building used to load ships. If I said old, of course.. century is quite old The original state is destroyed, but the current one is worth seeing.

There is the Black Pearl of the pirates of the caribbean a little further ahead, there are nice photos, try it here…

Black Pearl is also here <

Like the Harry Potter Scene: Mariacka Street!

I’m diving down the river into Mariacka Street now

Mariacka at first sight became my favorite place in this city!

I feel like I’m on the street where I’m going to choose a wand for Hogwarts. “Hagrid, where do we get the wand?”

Can it be without a photo Mariacka Street

In Gdansk, you can feel an interestingly slightly British air; mysterious buildings painted in a depressing style, staircases in front of houses small courtyards and magnificent artistic details…

These small courtyard houses on Mariacka Street are boutique shops! Local products, gifts or jewellery, whatever you are looking for. All meticulously furnished with excellent details, this place can be studied for a few hours.

Magnets Here from the Map Detailed Shops in Mariacka Are So Sweet

Across the river side of the street, the huge St.. Mary’s Church…

Undoubtedly, it is one of the most magnificent buildings in the city, you can go inside and have a look at it.. Mary’s Church Is Also Visible

The Rain Follows Me

Just at that moment I’m being caught in the rain!

If it rains, I have a solution; raincoat and my umbrella…

Now it’s time where the heart of Gdansk beats; Long Sunday!

Long Sunday With Shaking Rain

Long Sunday

Long Sunday ie Długi Targ is a classic Polish style market-square. I don’t know why these guys built such thin and long squares, but it happened

As the name suggests, this is a long market area. If I said market, it means small peddlers and generally the shops lined up along the square, better if I say square…

Long Market / Długi Targ

You can see the most beautiful of the typical cute pencil houses of Gdansk that I mentioned in the Long Market.. The ones here are a little more historical and have wonderful decorations.

Also, I think the most eye-catching structure of the square is Gdansk Town Hall.

Gdansk Town Hall with its golden inlaid tower and legendary beauty. The clock may be the most magnificent structure in this city!

The Long Market and the Magnificent Gdansk Town Hall

Gdansk, the City of Gates

My market is at one end of the street, the Golden Gate is at the riverside end there is also the Green Door…

I forgot to mention; Gdansk is the city of gates

You can often see these gates in the old city centre.. It is generally built like 2-3 storey private buildings and has arch-shaped openings from the inside and you enter and exit the square and the street from there.. Especially the Golden Gate is another beautiful one, don’t miss it…

I’ll be visiting soon The Golden Gate / The surprise is gone! The Sun Is Clearly Opening The Gates of Gdansk: This Green Gate by the River

Is it a Rainbow?

And these gates are rain shields for me! Because I’m stuck at the door leading to the river from Long Market, it’s raining heavily

But a few minutes later, “the sun?”

If there’s rain and sun, let the rainbow come !

My Rain Shield Behind the Green Door I Watch Gdansk with Rain and Sun; Delicious!

Things suddenly turn upside down in Gdansk, it’s sunny now

The weather in the city has really changed with the sun and rainbow. Those depressing houses have turned into bright spring colors, now It’s time to wander the streets and take photos a lot.

The Rainbow Has Arrived Can I Pass Such An Unforgettable Moment Without A Photograph? This Is The Back Side

Gdansk’s Islands

I set foot on one of Gdansk’s islands from the Green Bridge in front of the Green Gate. I say island, but it is a part of the city I say so only because rivers run on both sides.

This is also a very touristic area, but it is under construction for now, that catches my attention the most. lots of mobile sweet sellers I see around. Poland’s sugary pastry desserts are in vain, definitely try it!

Here’s the Island for You Just Kidding The River Divides A Wonderful Street I Discovered, Find It “Poland’s Candy Sweets pastry desserts of all kinds”

“The cafes of this city are very nice”

I want to have a snack and rest now. Şso that I can have a little view so that I can both fill my stomach and watch the city

Eat a great boutique pancake shop called “Pan Kejk” on the Long Market I came. There is everything to eat and drink here, and you won’t believe the prices. I got a great sandwich, salad and unlimited coffee for only 15-20 zloty.

I Need to Have a Rest and Eat Something / “Pakejk” Gdansk

Time to enjoy sunny Gdansk. I pass the Golden Gate at the upper end of the Long Market and open to the modern part of the city.

There is a triumphal arch-like gate and another historical building behind the Golden Gate.. You have now reached the wide streets of Gdansk here.

Gdansk Became Another Beautiful When The Sun Comes Out The Golden Gate I Just Mentioned Gdansk Houses Also Shine Differently!

A Little Out of the City, The Environment Is Different

There is a huge modern shopping mall right across the street. It is also possible to see socialist-style buildings when you go to a little bit further in the city. Gdansk dates back to different historical periods. It is a city that has witnessed it too.

I am now finishing my sightseeing in Gdansk.. You might think that this city is an atmospheric place anyway, and all its streets and avenues are special in general, so I say go everywhere

The Other Side of the Golden Gate and the Starting Point of the Modern City, The Shopping Center Just Opposite the Long Market , Trams and Wide Streets A Little Beyond the Shrin You Can See These Types of Buildings Now Some Gdansk Travel Tips!

My Travel Tips to Gdansk

“Gorkem, give me some tricks about Gdansk”

  • The city has a whole architecture. explore on foot.
  • Try local sweet pastries.
  • Don’t miss the details at Mariacka.
  • I I couldn’t do it, but Poland’s nightlife and beers must be tried.
  • Get out of the city and discover different tracks in Gdansk.

I Couldn’t Have Had This Details of Gdansk Worth Discovering Sometimes You Know Before You Take the Perfect Photo My Unforgettable Gdansk and Rainbow Photograph / Poland

So Many Places to Visit in Poland!

It was a trip that met my expectations. I had high expectations when I came to Gdansk and it didn’t make any profit. It’s a very different place, especially from Warsaw.. Let’s see, I’ll have trips to Krakow and Katowice next month…

For now, I’m going back to Brescia. That’s all I have to say about Gdansk, I’m waiting for your questions in the comments section, best regards!

Continuation of the article: Alesund, Norway Travel Notes

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