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MUĞLA
Area:
13.338 km²
The
province of Muğla is located at the south of the Aegean Region
and is founded at the skirts of the Asar (Hisar) Mountain
spreading towards the plain and is a beautiful and clean tourism
paradise with its original architecture, whitewashed walls, red
roof tiled roofs, authentic chimneys and narrow streets.
BODRUM
 Homer's
description of Bodrum as "The land of eternal blue" and the
words of another resident of Bodrum, Cevat Şakir, who said "The
heavenly bliss of life in Bodrum is better than any eternal
bliss that may await us" were not without foundation in reality.
Throughout history Bodrum, known as Halicarnassos in ancient
times, has always been fought over and people have been
unwilling to share its beauty with others.
Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting of the eastern and
western harbors, Bodrum, with its narrow streets winding down to
the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned yachts,
its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining the
shores of its two harbors.
Bodrum has all the facilities to meet the expectations of
tourists from all income levels ranging from the rich yacht
owners to the penny counting tourists who just want a reasonable
room to make his vacation last all summer.
History
 Bodrum
has been the cradle of several civilizations. Down through the
ages it has suffered from the countless invasions of those
coming from the Aegean islands and has been important to all
those powers wishing to dominate the Aegean.Halicarnassos(Bodrum)
was an important city in the Caria civilization which was
located between its much more powerful neighbors Lykia and Ionia.
The region boasts such greats as the historian Heredotus,
history's first woman admiral Artemisia I, and the just-as-skilled
Artemisia II as well as artists like Leachares and Shepas.
Bodrum experienced the dominance of various civilizations
throughout the history such as Persians,Mecedonians,Roman Empire
and Byzantines. Byzantines lost their power in Anatolian region
after they were defeated by the Seljuk Ruler Alpaslan at
Malazgirt in 1071. Rhodian knights had constructed the present
Bodrum castle and established theirrule over the region. Sultan
Süleyman the Magnificent on his military expedition to Rhodes
conquered Bodrum together with Rhodes and added them to the
territory of Ottoman Empire.
FETHİYE
 Fethiye
with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is
among the important tourism centres of Turkey. It is famous for
its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians and
Romans. This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf
where both large and small islands are scattered. The rear of
the bay is surrounded by pine forests.
History
  The
ancient name of Fethiye, which was a coastal city at the borders
of Lycia-Caria, is Telmessos. There is not definite information
about the foundation of this Ancient city. According to the
first written records, it has come into existence in the 5th
century B.C. Telmessos, separate from Lycia, survived as an
independent city for a long time. The city experienced the rule
of Persia, Alexander the Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom,
Byzantium, Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State
respectively.
MARMARİS
 Once
a sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has ballooned into one of the
largest resorts on the Aegean coast, if not Turkey. Little of
its history remains, as the town is now a modern development
with tourism at its heart and soul. The population swells to a
massive 200,000 in the summer, with most hotels, restaurants,
nightclubs and shops catering to low-cost package holidays,
although there are facilities for all budgets.
Despite the development which reaches around 10km along the west
of the bay, Marmaris is also well-known for its expanse of green,
present the whole year round thanks to the pine-covered hills
which surround the town. There are many beaches around the bay,
and there are ancient cities and seaside villages close by for
day trips. The yacht harbour is the biggest and newest in Turkey,
and therefore the busiest charter port especially for trips
along the Turquoise Coast.
In addition to the climate, beaches and facilities of the town,
the transportation infrastructure is a definite plus for
attracting visitors. It has easy connections to the nearby
airport Dalaman, ferries to Rhodes, and on the road to Datca and
Fethiye. The harbour has attracted private boats from around the
world, with yacht maintenance and production in the workshops on
the Yalanci Strait. With the climate being comfortable even in
winter, and the nearby impressive mountains and pine forests,
Marmaris is likely to remain a popular and practical holiday
spot for a long time.
History
It
is thought that the first settlement in Marmaris, whose history
dates back to 3400 BC, began with the arrival of a tribe to the
region, whose leader was called Kar. The area was then called
Karla after him, and its location around the Aegean and
Mediterranean Seas always made it an appealing region.
Suleyman the Magnificent assembled a force of 200,000 in 1522,
whilst launching the siege of the Knights of St John’s base in
Rhodes (Rodos). Soon afterwards, he made the city more powerful
with the rebuilding of the tiny castle overlooking the town.
Lord Nelson and his entire fleet sheltered in the harbour in
1798, en route to Egypt to defeat Napoleon’s armada at the
Battle of Aboukir.
Marmaris therefore became a place where different civilisations
reigned over time, and there is architectural and historical
evidence of Egyptian, Asdur, Ion, Dor, Persian, Macedonian,
Syrian, Roman, Byzantium, Seljuk and Ottoman presence.
MİLAS
 Milas
of Muğla city, is a tourism borough, which is valuable to see
with its beaches, lakes, antic cities, Turkish and Islamic
pieces of arts.
History
 One
of the most important cities of Karya, antic Mylasa, has taken
its name from Mylasos, who is coming from the Aiolos generation,
who is the reign of winds and resides within Aiolia Island in
Mediterranean according to mythology. "asa" suffix of Mylasa
name, is showing that Milas is founded at very ancient times
(3.000 B. C.).
Alexander the Great, who had begun his Asia expedition on 334
B.C., had conquered South - West Anatolia and of course Milas,
and just after conquer he had given his conquered lands to Karya
Queen Ada.
Mylasa had arbitrated to a class contradiction with the request
of Roman Emperor, Macmilius, on 143 B. C., and after this date,
become the center of Roman Governors leading courts. During
Byzantium period, Milas become bishop center, then conquered by
Seljukian, Menteşeoğulları and Ottomans. |
