Ancient Lyrboton Ancient city known for olive oil production
Why should you visit Ancient Lyrboton? Good question. As you might be able to tell when scrolling through our posts,…
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Oranges Antalya’s symbolic fruit in its best season
Oranges, oranges, oranges. Orange you glad you are in Antalya this time of year? We are completely surrounded by the…
STEM Uniquely Handcrafted Kaleiçi gift shop with locally made gifts to take home for family and friends
Souvenir and gift shops abound in Antalya, especially if you find yourself in Kaleiçi where every other storekeeper might try…
Commemorating Atatürk Why November 10th is an important day for Türks
When visiting a foreign country one is sure to encounter differences in cultural practices and customs. Some of these differences…
Simena Castle Byzantine ruins with a stunning view tucked in a charming village
Located in an idyllic village that (supposedly) can only be accessed by boat or by foot, Simena Castle is one…
Dokuma Park – Martyr Museum Museum tribute to Turks who have heroically lost their lives
“It might be a good idea if the various countries of the world occasionally swapped history books, just to see…
Dokuma Park – Science Center Interactive & educational museum for children and adults
Dokuma Park’s Science Center should be on your list of places to visit while in the area if you are…
Dokuma Park – Anatolian Toy Museum Extensive collection of toys from around the world
Boats and trains and Legos, oh my!! Dokuma Park is so vast that we are on our seventh week of…
Dokuma Park – Car Museum Cars through the ages restored and creatively displayed
If you are at Dokuma Park, the Car Museum should be near the top of the list of places you…
Dokuma Park- Modern Art Gallery Small space for local artists and rotating exhibits
This week’s Dokuma Park close-up features the Modern Art Gallery. We imagine the suggestion to visit an art museum undoubtedly…
Dokuma Park -Open Air Museum Historical buildings brought to life in miniature display
If beautiful architecture excites you, this week’s Dokuma Park installment is for you!! How fun would it be to travel…
Dokuma Park- Children’s Train Library Small, kid-friendly train station library
If you are keeping up with our Dokuma Park spotlight posts, you have already read about the Forest Library and…
Dokuma Park – Cemil Meriç Library Public library with thousands of books open 24/7
This week’s installment on Dokuma Park highlights the fairly new Cemil Meriç Library, a public library with an ingenious restoration…
Dokuma Park – Orman Kütüphanesi Enchanting outdoor park for kids to read and play
If you are looking for a safe yet not-so-ordinary place to let your children roam, Dokuma Park’s Orman Kütüphanesi is…
Dokuma Park In-Depth Eclectic park with something for everyone
Expat friends, if you haven’t been to Dokuma Park in Kepez recently, you should get there soon. If you live…