Holiday developers, campers and rower for "Thousand Islands"

Thousand Islands, located on US-Canada border in the Saint Lawrence River is a chain of islands. These islands Kingston / Ontario down to 80 km along.

Canada depends on the remaining islands in the Ontario province. Closing the U.S. border in New York state depends on.


To determine the number of islands of the island during the 365 days of the year to remain above water level, and the area is large, at least 900 cm2'den a certain criteria, such as trees or bushes there were taken into consideration.

Thousand Islands; holiday welcome, very popular among campers and waterman is an area and often "boat ride in the center of the world" as shown.

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Assos and Aristotle

Border villages of Çanakkale in Behramkale Ayvacık connected to the district and the ancient ages, which is one of the most important port city of Assos, Aristo'nun famous philosopher (Aristotle) statue was erected.

Behramkale Köyü Muhtar Hüseyin Kaplan, of the ancient city of Assos, where lectures are known to return to the famous philosopher said.

Of the area, hotels, motels and sea, nature and history is an important tourism area marks the Tiger,''I was living up to Aristo'suz. Culture and Tourism Minister Ertuğrul Günay's great contribution in approximately 2.5 meters long, is made of marble sculpture has reached our village. This statue of the ancient city with its own facilities placed entry''he said.

Kaplan, Aristo'nun about 3 thousand years ago, the ancient city and come to live Assos'ta, teaches philosophy at the school said.

Therefore, a value that is very important to Aristo'nun Assos declaratory Kaplan, statue, saw great interest from visitors has been recorded.

One of the important port city of ancient times Assos, Aristotle established the first philosophy school world history as a residential unit is passed.

Was started by Serdaroğlu hope. Prof. Theater, the agora, the parliament building, port, and a large necropol gymnasiondan (the place of physical education and sports events) in the ancient city excavations, Prof.. Dr. After the death Serdaroğlu'nun, ÇOMÜ Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Archeology Department of Classical Archeology Assoc. Dr. By Nurettin Arslan and his team is playing.

Ancient Greek philosophy among the most important names in the field and rational approach, with scientific views of realism in philosophy and logic of the''pioneer baba''sı adopted Aristotle, Plato 20 years with the Academy in Athens that has been found in a dialogue.

Then, a philosophy Assos'ta academy and a time builder who taught philosophy Aristotle, Alexander the Great's teacher, you do return to Athens in the academy at the beginning of the end of the ra, outside the city established its own school Lykeion'u.

Aristotle, in 323 BC, Alexander the Great's death, the former because of a poem on atheism and the judiciary Khalkis'te died.

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Capital of Art in Florence




Museums, art galleries, sculptures, historical buildings and the street artist to paint here in my place here in Florence is a city I smell arts, welcomes every year millions of art traveler ..

Tuscany region in Italy is north of the capital of the Italian words in Florence or Firenze, one of Europe's most important cultural and arts center is. A period of Old Italy with the capital, was founded around the Arno river. Residential areas with a population of around 500 grand is close to 1 million. City, as well as in the past, but also Italy and is one of Europe's most important trade centers ...

Known as the birthplace of the Italian Rönesans'ının Florence, culture and architecture is world-famous tourism cities. City art galleries and museums are important. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, grew up in this city are world-renowned artists. Nevertheless famous author and poet Dante Alighieri, had lived in this city, and was inspired.

Toscana region usually rainy in winter, April-November is usually sunny and hot later. July and August are the warmest months of the year is quite humid. September and October can also be very hot.

The SEE SITES
2 hours away to Rome, the capital of Florence, Chianti region in Tuscany is surrounded by hills. The host city to the Renaissance, history and cultural richness as well as with the stylish restaurants, cafes and shops to showcase the fashion doll design is also fascinate tourists. Because of a cultural city of arts and cultural assets in the city comes to the fore. At arabalarıyla At Florence's historical sites sure to navigate the car. Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del five-person cars can be rented Duomo'dan.

Here to see

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral:
High Gothic style architecture in the interior of the church bell tower attracts attention yapımış with colored marble. Cathedral has 384 steps.

Giotto'nun Bell Tower:
Although the Gothic period, decorated with colored marble. This view features the classical period that the famous tower was built by architects and fresco master Giotto.

Signoria Square (Piazza Della Signoria):
The most important open air museums of the city tour is free. Neptune Fountain in the middle of the square will be found. Neptune pool made of marble in the middle of the sea god Neptune's statue, marble, and around at the sea gods and men are . Was built in 1565.

Ponte Vecchio Bridge:
The bridge on the Arno River, Florence is one of the symbols. World War without damage is the only bridge in the jewelry stores.

Arezzo:
Many different civilizations carry traces of the town, filled with frescoes in the art of fascinating examples. The wine production areas of the town is 200 kilometers far. The way tobacco fields, olive groves, vineyards, chestnut trees will accompany you.

Mugello:
A green area in the north of Florence. A gift of nature for nature lovers adeta.

Montepulciano:
Antonio da Sangallo's great works of the Renaissance church of San Biagio is located here.

Lucca:
The three sides surrounded by mountains in the center of this settlement and Maria Elisa Bonaparte yaşadığı Luisa'nın to visit Palazzo Ducale.

TRANSPORTATION
To explore Florence on foot around the most appropriate. City center is very crowded. Much more convenient than walking into traffic. Bus lines are very easy to understand the system as designed. Al must use the tickets in an hour, and can transfer as long as you like within an hour. Other alternative tickets to the three-day and seven-day adjusted. However, be very difficult to find a taxi. Taxi from the street to turn a little bit more you will pay the normal fee.

FOOD-ACCOMMODATION
Local richness to the fore with the Florence kitchen, grilled meat and cheese is known for. Sofra been abandoned by white beans, sage and olive oil to cook with. Pigs, deer and rabbits for meat main course is often to your face. In the small restaurants and trattorie rosticceria possible to find any food. If you can pull the fish, the Ponte Vecchio bridge over the fish restaurants will have a choice.

There are many options for accommodation in the city. Grand Hotel Villa Medici, Sempione Hotel, Hotel Regina, Hotel La Noce, Ascot Hotel is among the most important hotels.

SHOPPING
All cities in Italy in Florence, like Armani, Gucci, Versace, cover, famous brands like Ferragamo stores are. Antiques lovers of goods they can find in Via Maggio Street. For leather garments, Florence Via dei Tornabuoni's an ideal place to fifth street. Prices are expensive, although very high quality designs.

Shops as well as the celebrity with the Florence market. San Lorenzo market, the popular place for many tourists. In the market, leather goods, silk, knitted clothing, gloves, Venetian-style glassware, table cloths, linen fabric, women's underwear, night, jewelry, hats, bags, silver jewelry, toys, ceramics, wickerwork and local hand work can be found. Rustic handmade for Mugello and Casentino, modern art works and gift items you can choose is Poggi'yi is Armando. Antiques buffs at the Mercato delle Pulci flea market.

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