Perge

Situated just about 18 kms from Antalya on the southwestern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, the ancient city known as Perge (Perga) can easily be recognized by its age-old lofty towers, theatre, and old baths flanking around its city gate. 

Perge - one of Pamphylia's foremost cities was founded on a wide plain between two hills just a few kilometers away from the Kestros (Aksu) river. This ancient city was also visited by St. Paul during his missionary journeys. Perge was one of the richest and most beautiful cities during the Hellenistic period and was also known for the famous temple of the Anatolian goddess called the Temple of Artemis.

Demre

Demre is a district of Antalya located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The ancient city of Myra is what makes Demre - a Lycian town famous for its connection with St. Nicholas. 

Formerly known as Kale, Demre was the home of St. Nicholas who once was a bishop in this ancient town during the 4th century. Today, St. Nicholas' church is the focus of the annual ceremony which takes place in the area to commemorate him on or around his feast day of 6th December. It is well worth seeing the Roman theatre which remains here, overlooked by spectacular rock tombs which dates back from the 4th century BC.

Aspendos

Situated just about 50 km east of Antalya is Aspendos which once was an ancient Greco-Roman city more popularly known for having the best preserved and stunning theater of antiquity - the Aspendos Theater. 

Built during 162 A.D, this 15,000 seater ancient theater has been well-preserved throughout thousands of years and has become one of the most visited and attractive historical sites to visit in Turkey. 

Until today, the Aspendos Theater of Antalya still hosts some of the province’s major festivals, concerts and other events every year such as the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival usually held in the months of June and July.

Aspendos is also one of the earliest cities to mint coins. It began issuing coinage around 500 B.C

Tourism Offices

LIST OF TOURISM OFFICES OF TURKEY & CONTACT INFORMATION WORLDWIDE

AUSTRIA
Singerstrasse 2/8 A-1010 Wien / AUSTRIA
Tel: 43 1 512 21 28 - 29 Fax: 43 1 513 83 26
Email: office@turkinfo.at wien@goturkey.com
Web: http://www.turkinfo.at  

Foreign Consulates

FOREIGN CONSULATES IN TURKEY

Consulate General of AUSTRIA 
Address : Koybasi Caddesi 46, 80870 Yenikoy Istanbul
Phone : (212) 262 93 15, 262 49 84, 262 49 88
Fax : (212) 262 26 22
E-Mail :  

Turkish Embassies Worldwide

CONTACT INFORMATION OF TURKISH EMBASSIES WORLDWIDE

The Turkish Embassies located worldwide is where you can obtain information regarding Turkish Visa Requirements, Visa Application forms for Turkey, telephone area codes, travel and tourist information about Turkey.  Below is a list of all the Turkish Embassies around the world (in alphabetical order) with their corresponding addresses and contact information.  

Pamukkale

Turkey's Cotton Castle, a breathtaking natural wonder.

The cascading snowy white limestones and natural springs of thermal water in this famous world heritage site known as Pamukkale is undeniably one of Turkey’s most spectacular and breathtaking sights. 

Pamukkale, which literaly means "cotton castle" in Turkish is one of the world’s natural wonders.  Located in the inner Aegean region of Turkey in the province of Denizli, the city is rich with natural hot springs, travertines, and stunning terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.

Kusadasi

Turkey's Bird Island

Known as one of the most attractive tourist spots in the Aegean Region of Turkey, Kusadası which literally means “bird island” is a resort town which boasts many of its sun-kissed sandy beaches, clear blue waters, authentic seafood and kebab restaurants, active nightlife, and other forms of recreation and entertainment for holidaymakers.

Istanbul

The only city in the world connecting two continents.

With Istanbul’s thousand year old past, it’s not surprising for one to easily lose himself with this megacity’s grandiose history. Constantinople, the centre of the Byzantine Empire which lasted for over a thousand years is the city which we now call Istanbul - the capital of the great Ottoman Empire for almost 500 years.

Fethiye

Submerge yourself in one of nature’s most breathtaking scenery. 

Beautifully located on Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline, Fethiye boasts of an extraordinary natural beauty and a perfect climate which makes it an ideal holiday destination.  For those who haven't yet visited this coastal city,  Fethiye is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Turkey in the district of Muğla Province with about 68,000 inhabitants.

Cappadocia

The Land of Fairy Chimneys & Ancient Underground Cities

For those who love to explore the earth’s natural beauty unfolded by stunning rock formations, ancient underground cities and dwellings, subterranean churches, and other worldly rock formations which include the mystical Fairy Chimneys, then you shouldn't miss to visit Cappadocia.

Bodrum

A favorite holiday destination for yachting enthusiasts.

In the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey lies a beautiful port town in the province of Muğla known as Bodrum.  Formerly known as Halicarnassus in ancient Greek or Halikarnas in Turkish, Bodrum is a very popular resort and a favorite holiday destination in Turkey for yachting enthusiasts.  It has a Mediterranean climate with usually hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Antalya

The Turkish Riviera

Popularly known for having the cleanest, most beautiful resorts and stunning beaches along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, Antalya is also a thriving modern city set on high cliffs and rugged mountains highlighted by the richness of its history and ancient past.

Festivals in Turkey

Every year, there are more than 100 national and international festivals that are being organized in the different regions and cities of Turkey.  Most of the major festivals are usually held in the big cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir among many other cities.

Istanbul – being the center of Turkey’s national and international culture and arts festivals, Istanbul holds several major festivals within the city itself.  For instance, the Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation alone holds the famous International Istanbul Film Festival or Uluslararası İstanbul Film Festivali, the first and oldest international film festival in Turkey.  They also hold several other popular festivals known as the International Istanbul Theater Festival, the International Istanbul Music Festival, and the very lively International Istanbul Jazz Festival every year as well as the International Istanbul Biennial which is being held once in every two years.

Turkish Cuisine

Turkish cuisine is renowned as one of the world's best.   It is considered to be one of the three main cuisines of the world because of the variety of its recipes, its use of natural ingredients, its flavors and tastes which appeal to all palates and its influence throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.