Fremantle perth

important tourist attractions in Western Australia can we meet in Fremantle. He is a small town at the mouth of the Swan River about 19 miles southwest of Perth. Freo nicknamed port city with a population of 26,000 souls was first occupied by The Swan River Colonists in 1829, and declared as a city a year later with a name derived from the name of Charles Fremantle, British officials at that time.

Fremantle is very interesting to visit because it has many historical remains of 120 ancient buildings are still preserved and protected as cultural heritage. The city is more attractive because of topography above the limestone hills, which by its original inhabitants (community Nyungar) called Booyeembara. The other part consisting of sandy soil known as Gardoo.

Many roads can be taken if we are going into the city and everything can be accessed with a convenient way. Could by train, bus or ferry. The most rapid and convenient, of course, travel by train from Perth Central Station with the distance of less than 30 minutes. Path trains run by Transpert it has 5 lines, and one led in Fremantle.

Route that is generally referred to as the F-Line was crossed Subiaco is famous for its Sunday Market Sunday market alias. So if we travel to Fremantle conducted on Sunday, unfortunately when we pass objects around Subiaco Train Station.

The place was not just a tourist, but also the purpose of local residents to shop for household, especially fruits and vegetables. Almost all the produce sold is written "This fruit and vegetable garden from the gardens in Western Australia." So, one might say that the love of people towards local products is very high. There can also be found selling food, clothing, housewares, art goods, cut flowers, and the barber at reasonable cost for the bag of Australians, which is about 15 dollars Australian (1 Australian dollar = Rp 8400).

If the bill is filled stomach, or just want to sip a cup of hot coffee, we could stop at the hawker center that offers a variety of foods and beverages from around the world under the morning sunshine. There are local food, India, Italy, and do not miss Chinese food.

Once satisfied around the market, we can continue the journey by train to Fremantle. Place the first visit is The Round House, a building at the Arthur Head at the peak and end of the High Street which has very beautiful scenery because we can look at the beauty of the City of Fremantle from the height and the Indian Ocean in the distance.

The building is located close to the Fremantle Railway Station is the oldest permanent building in Western Australia which was built between the years 1830-1831 and is the design of Henry Willey Reveley. Architectural design is based on the Panopticon, which is based on the design type prisons Jeremy Bentham. Initially the building was a prison colony for communities around the Swan River which has 8 cells and prison guards residence. All rooms are overlooking the central courtyard.

Around the year 1850, came the first group of prisoners from England consisting of 75 people to support the formation of colonies (the people) is greater. At that time, it was clear that the building of The Round House no longer able to accommodate them. Therefore, the new prison project was built by prisoners and locals and is known as the Fremantle Prison. The Round House was still used as a prison until 1886, then reclassified as a police custody until 1900, then used as a residence police officer and his family. Fremantle City Government later took over management of The Round House since 1982, and shortly thereafter the building was opened to the public.

Fremantel Prison, also known as the Fremantle Gaol certainly bigger than The Round House because it can accommodate 800 people. That in jail there are exiles from England because of their crimes, local criminals, military prisoners, foreigners, and prisoners of war.

Interestingly, in the building there are art galleries that display and sell paintings by inmates and former inmates. In addition, in several common cell wall art paintings, including paintings from the figures of money counterfeiters James Walsh, a painting hidden behind the white paint over the decades. In fact, there are also paintings from artist Dennis Nozworthy, who was also jailed there, and now a collection of Curtin University, Perth Central Tafe, and the Department of Justice. In another cell wall is also stored Aboriginal paintings of several artists who are not known. There was a tribe of artists who called Timmy Pike Walmajjarri even started his artistic activities at the prison and got a scholarship from Steve Culley and David Wroth because of the beauty of his paintings.

The prison functioned until November 1991. The inmate then was transferred to Casuarina Prison, 30 kilometers south of Perth, with a guard who superketat. The former prison is now visited by tourists, including tours through the water tunnel under the building.

The next visit to the Fremantle Market which is the oldest and most attractive market in Western Australia. The market was designed with the style of Rome by architect HJ Eagles and Charles Oldham. The first stone construction placed by the Western Australian Premier Sir John Forrest on November 6, 1897, and then built in 1898-1902, also by the occupants of the prison.

Originally it was a wholesale food market until the 1950s, then migrated to Perth Market in Wellington Street. Home of the original disassembled, and the main market building used as a packing and distribution center until the 1970's. The building was then left unused until then restore Fremantle City Government in 1975, and reopened on October 31, 1975. The main building structure made of limestone is still used, but the order of the interior changes to accommodate the needs of today.

Clearly, the market had become part of the history of Fremantle. Ornamental designs found on the walls of the market shows how the city's prosperity in ancient times, because the market was built during the gold rush in the surrounding area. Part of the building burned in 1992, but later rebuilt into the fruit and vegetable shopping center by using the iron and wood recycled from Leach Highway Wool Stores.

Now, the market that the local community known as Freo Market, a very interesting place to visit, because in it 150 stalls selling various items ranging from fresh food, fruit, goods made of clay, unique items, to antiques. Make sure you visit the place when it comes to Fremantle, while at the same time looking for unique souvenirs such as kangaroo leather, sheep leather, dried flowers, opal, shell, and many others.

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100% Pure New Zealand

Several weeks into the silent reader for a traveler in the land plus the internet connection was not a wus like home hi hi, my return present time I am trying to write by-2 of my trip to New Zealand are still in the cold season (winter). Hopefully the story and picture-2 is presented fairly entertaining all. Understandably because amateur snapshots, if the result is less than the maximum let alone take a picture with child care.


Well this is how the fate of street children hi hi I mean our fate (and my little one) who were on the road-2 with a husband who happened to get a task to NZ for a month. The first two weeks in August during Monday-Friday and forced the little-although very enjoy-road-2 alone around Auckland and beyond. We use the bus (bus link modern) and sometimes the taxi when it is exhausted to measure the road, turning adventure ha ha.

What is clear what I write is a place-2 favorite (my version) that I visit with my child while in Auckland. Thank God, the next 2 weeks off from his job could my husband, so she promised to take us down a large island south of the city-among them the Nelson, where a sister city living - which most of its territory covered with snow. Also to the Great Barrier Island, a small island east of north, distant island where most stunning beaches are still pure, where the mother-in-law is now settled. And if there be time to Taupo (lake water because of volcanic heat) in the south of the north island. Easy-2an later I will write in the second part.

To be sure I was fascinated by the natural beauty of New Zealand has two main islands (stretches north and south) during the first two weeks here. True nature-2 pure, beautiful and preserved d beauty. Fitting when they are heavily advertised on television in Australia by using the mantra as mentioned above, 100% Pure New Zealand, live, breath and experience New Zealand. When it comes to business law, buyers (tourists / visitors) are by advertising that they offer. Nature and all the facilities provided including his adventure tour is to make people feel at home for long enjoyed the laid back lifestyle (relaxed for a moment) in the country this white cloudy called by the Maori as Aotearoa. So, Nau Mai Haere Mai Aotearoa te (welcome to NZ).

I assume NZ (mainly Auckland) did not change much as 5 years ago for the first time I visited here for SOWAN to the mother-in-law. Armed with a pocket book and map guides that I can be free at the airport, be I-2 preparations wherever that think-2 can I visit with my baby. Keep in mind that the texture fluctuates (aka flats like Melbourne) and had to push pram (baby carriage) plus passenger who weighs 13 kg with public transport, so I must be smart to choose a place-2 interesting according sikon and our interests (actually my hi hi hi). But if I thought the street-2 is useful once again to my programs back to normal weight ngelangsingin alias post-baby body and it was diligent ngukur up and down that road already seen the results because the husband said, body increasingly cihuyyyy booo!

OK let's start it, I am most happy to visit the object-2 is rich in elements of tradition, culture and adventure and certainly can admire its natural beauty. So it suits the agenda notes, the museum is the place to visit.

In Auckland at least there are 2 of my favorite museums, the Maritime Museum which is near down town and the Auckland Museum is in a fragment of the hill slightly to the south of the city.

At the Maritime Museum I enjoyed Te Waka (the great journey)-2 Polynesian people (who subsequently became a native NZ / Maori tribe) came to this beautiful country. During the 15 minute visitor presented a film about the journey on the big screen.

Once satisfied to see the collections and the stories of their long journey into one of the leading maritime nation in the world, please berleha-inattentive in the café, looking at the pier where the boat clean (private) and commercial dock while waiting for passengers.

On this pier the passengers will be delivered to the small island-2 around Auckland such as Waiheke or other city-2 separated by a sea accident (beach).

While in Auckland Museum I was struck by the beauty of the museum building is like a castle in the story-2 fun I've ever read.

This beautiful building stands on land that was fantastic, because it is high enough so that we can see the sights of Auckland. The museum complex is located in Auckland Domain has interesting programs in certain day-2 culture and the appearance of Maori art, including the spiritual and the haka was phenomenal. Collection is not asked, so diverse and interesting. History and culture of New Zealand presented completely in this museum.

If we penikmati gedung2 some of the city of Auckland is presenting our desires. Consider just the Auckland City Council's magnificent downtown.

Meanwhile, because I was intrigued to enjoy a walk while window shopping in the old town, then Parnell is the right choice. The place was once the elite of the oldest communities in Auckland, while the now-2 even though the old house, church and so still like the original but its function has been turned into cafes, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants elite.

Speaking of restaurants, because many people and Asian tourists here, serving Japanese-style restaurants, China, Korea, India and even Malaysia was easy to find according to taste. If you are fond enjoy a dish of bright life including games, cinema, casino, restaurant and views of Auckland from a height, try the Sky City complex.

The tower height is 328 m was the highest for the southern hemisphere of the earth including the Eiffel beat (Paris). As one of Auckland's landmarks, we can observe the natural beauty presented below. If you want a little spinning-2 ria please hang in Orbit Revolving Restaurant which can turn 360 degree.

Auckland enjoy not only through the towers and high altitudes. With unique natural conditions (lots of beaches and bays), then one option is to go down the beach-2 and the beautiful bay, which is not too far from downtown. One of my favorites is Mission Bay.

Here, in addition to looking at a beautiful house style mansion-2 of the have there at the foot of the hill, we could see Auckland from a distance. Unfortunately this city during the winter are often cloudy and rainy, so I also got pictures impact (ha ha try ngeles).

Another alternative is to climb Mount Eden. Do not imagine this as a real mountain towering. But Mount Eden is indeed the highest place in Auckland. Look penjabarannya la layman, if you ask me, Auckland is a bit like a big bowl of basically anything (of Auckland) is not flat. This special texture that makes the city of Auckland is interesting and not boring.

Well as a volcanic country, Mount Eden is one of the significant legacy. A sacred place presents a spectacular sight. After climbing by car (or walking) a few minutes reached the peak of such a large gaping crater, but no gas or something. Because the bottom of the crater-2an only in the form of volcanic rock.

My husband said that was big in Auckland, used during the teen liked to climb Mt Eden 2nya rendevouz with friends and of course the party (racing car) and so forth. Fortunately, now all these activities are prohibited, there are restrictions on the frequency of visits (not like they used a supposedly free 24-hour) to maintain its sustainability. I do not know whether there is now a habit of bringing his sheep breeders to Mt Eden to clean out the grass along the hills there. What is clear, once my husband loves to see a view that while all helped shepherd.

Well, one of my most favorite thing is to stay long in the beautiful gardens are scattered in Auckland. Among the Albert Park is a shady because many old trees and big-2 or to the Western Park is hilly and beautiful 2.

Meanwhile, around the Auckland Museum there is Duck Pond (duck pond) that Ko-2 provided for the habitat of ducks, geese and his 2nya move. In the complex of the citizens of Auckland Domain jogging or relax for a while to feed the ducks-2's or seeing one of rugby's favorite sports here.

Meanwhile, far from the Duck Pond is also a Winter Garden (garden of flowers in the room) that makes my eyes blink often so impressed. Flowers are blooming beautifully-2.

Large room in winter park is divided into 3 parts, namely the room for interest-2 winter, fountain (fountain) and the tropical room for interest-2 from tropical countries. A clear eye and the inner entertained after browsing the Winter Garden and of course again!

If you feel tired and want to rest for a moment there was a canteen that served tea, coffee and hot chocolate while enjoying a variety of muffins. Hmmm if you have this cold that pierced the bone did not feel anymore (halah!)

There is another one of my new hobby while in Auckland, which is enjoying the arrival of the rainbow. True also what my husband said that said that the country as a Rainbow Land. While in Auckland I had some time to enjoy the rainbow. If you are reluctant to where-2 due to rain, then hung out on the balcony is a great choice. After the rain stopped for a moment and then drops the sun shining brightly and voila ... .. with a beautiful rainbow in the sky just cloudy.

That's one of the characteristics of this city for 2 weeks in August is a place for me and my little corner of the move while browsing the city-2 that is not boring!

So first, this paper hopefully fun. And I'll see you in the next edition!

Greetings of peace to all!

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Dusk at Mt Eliza

Do not ask why it was named Mt Eliza. Though this village was not located on the mountain, only on a small hill right by the beach. Perhaps because the State of Victoria does not have high mountains, the small hill called a mountain. Mt Elisa is located approximately one and a half hour bus ride from the City of Melbourne.

In this village there are Campus Mt Elisa Executive Education, which is part of the Melbourne Business School. It is said Executive Education Program was built to train the Australian people in managing the business, which at the time - the 1940's training can only be done in London. The campus is using the former hotel building. The main building the hotel / campus founded in 1863.

Dusk at Mt ElizaTapi not on campus who wanted me to tell here. Although discussing the quality of business training at Mt Eliza is very interesting. As I have mentioned above, Mt Eliza is located on the waterfront. Let's explore the beautiful beaches. Clean sand was light brown. Blue water was calm. The beach is deserted because it is part of the campus.

The atmosphere in the afternoon, when the sun was tired and left the clouds toward the clash, the color violet blue sea menyemburat sweep. Some rays bouncing off the clouds that are reluctant to walk. The sun like a helpless captive diving in the dark horizon and eventually replace its role accompany gurgling waves caressing the beach sand.

Apart from the beach, the flowers are blooming and the diverse plant offers a tranquil beauty of the village. Pine trees are old shows its policies through the waving branches leafy.

Or flowers to comfort grieving land that never gets rain. The flowers smiled hopefully. Tunas-tunasnya greet the sunny sky. As if to ask: "When you send the rain? Creeping roots among soil discouraged.

Flowers bright white shows how nature remain friends with what is alive in his back. There is another wild berry crawling on the sidewalk, showing ripe fruits are dark red. Mt Elisa, a beautiful village on the beach. Gurgling ripples of waves reach the coast delivering pankuang sun to dusk. Beautiful natural red.

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Greek and Roman heritage in Turkey (II)

Travelling by bus across town to the Bergama is located on the north Izmir takes about two hours. Arriving in Bergama, we still have to ride dolmus to reach the ruins of the old city Pergamon. Dolmus that we were riding great sway over cobblestones. It is said that the city government to maintain the authenticity of the city of Bergama by not pave the road to the ruins of some old town of Pergamon.

During the dynasty Attalid this city became the center of the kingdom of Pergamon, is located on the hill so it is often also referred to as the Acropolis of Pergamon. Acropolis that was built by the Greeks in the Pergamon has a different function with the Acropolis in Athens. Development in the Pergamon Acropolis devoted to social and cultural development, where in Athens devoted to religious issues.

Pergamon ruins of the old town area has an ancient theater in the world tercuram built in the Hellenistic period, with 80 rows seating that can seat around 10,000 spectators. In days of old theatrical performances took almost all day, therefore this theater was built in the arena of open countryside with views down the hill, so the audience can also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Today when I sit in one seat, modern city of Bergama is a scene.

Pergamon Library is the second best library in the ancient Greek civilization, has a collection of 200,000 volumes, which in turn by Mark Antony is given to Cleopatra as a wedding gift to complement the library in Alexandria. It is said the origin of parchment word synonymous with the word Pergamon. Because after the Egyptians prohibited the export of papyrus wood, king of Pergamon ordered to search for new materials, so that for the first time produced parchment made from goat and cow skin.

The building that once attracted our attention is the temple ruins of Troy with towering pillars beautiful. After the Pergamon kingdom ruled by the Romans, the temple was built in the 2nd century by Hadrian, one of the students of Troy. The ruins of Troy left temple consists of several pillars which are lined with Corinthian style made of marble.

One of the archaeological sites which unfortunately can not be seen anymore in the Pergamon Altar of Zeus. These historic relics brought by the German archaeologist and now can only be seen at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. Turkish authorities are still seeking for the Altar of Zeus can be returned to its origin.

We continued down the hill past the various parts of the ruins of another ancient city, including the ruins of the Sanctuary of Athena, Heroon, Gymnasium, Sanctuary of Hera, and the temple of Demeter. Despite thousands of years old ruins-ruins but is still maintained.

About one kilometer below the north lie the ruins of the Acropolis hill Avlu Kizil (Red Basilica). Beginning of this building is a temple Serapeum. Over time the Romans belong to this temple converted into churches and renovated using red brick. Although part of the building was badly damaged by the quake, but now most buildings are still intact and converted to use as a mosque.

I had to stay several days in Bergama, by coincidence my friend's parents' house is located there. How glad because they are very friendly even though we have language barriers.

Like the culture of Indonesian people who like to gather the family, they also love to get-togethers with a picnic. In fact I was in invited picnic with their neighbors to the beach in Dikili. While waiting for the food prepared by their mothers, others waiting while playing Oki. Oki game is very famous all over Turkey. Young or old love this game. Wow truly unforgettable experience.

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Greek and Roman heritage in Turkey ( I )

This summer I had the opportunity again to visit Turkey. Last year I was disappointed with the limited time, just visit the city of Antalya and Kemer. So to heal the disappointment, this time I spent three weeks in Turkey for a visit to the cities, especially in coastal areas across the Aegean Sea and the Bosphorus strait to the Black Sea.

My journey began from the city of Izmir. I have to meet an old friend who will be a travel partner for three weeks of my visit in Turkey. We plan to conduct a trail of Greek and Roman culture by visiting the archaeological sites around the Aegean Sea.

Izmir

Izmir who once called Smyrna, was discovered in the 11th century BC by the nation Aeolians and experience the glory in 300 BC after it was discovered again by Alexander the Great when it defeated the Persians. Currently? Zmir, located in Izmir bay and surrounded by hills, is the largest port city after Istanbul, is divided into 9 districts. Konak district of Izmir city is the heart and has some important and beautiful places to visit.

I spent the first three days to get around Izmir. Means of transportation in the city that is common and easy to use buses, but it can also use ferries to visit several districts. Before traveling by bus, I bought a magnetic card that will be swiped at the time of ride the bus. There was no difference in rates for long distance or near and its passengers can only go up and down at the bus stop. There are two types of buses that can be used to route within the city. Major bus route long-distance service. As for short distances digunakkan bus with a smaller size (dolmus).

The most important element of the city of Izmir is currently Kulesi (clock tower) located in the district of Konak. This tower stands 25 meters tall with a beautiful, designed by a French architect Raymond Charles in 1901. On summer afternoons, the area around When Kulesi always crowded with visitors and a gathering place for residents Izmir. Pigeons flying freely in the tower. Some local residents take advantage of this by selling bird food. Small children running around the tower while to feed the birds.

From Currently Kulesi, I walked along the shops and office buildings. My next goal is Kemeralti bazaar, the traditional market was built in the Ottoman dynasty. After about fifteen minutes walk, I arrived at Kemeralti bazaar. This market is similar to the traditional markets that can we meet in Indonesia, it's just old-fashioned market is still showing his identity and not get stuck in the middle of the hustle and bustle of city modernization. I walked the halls of the old market that seemed endless, was amazed because they really keep the legacy of history. Vendors selling various souvenirs of Turkey, antiques, clothes and daily necessities.

In addition to shopping for souvenirs, I do not miss to stop by the best coffee shop in Izmir Turkey. Kahveci Ömer Usta coffee shop is hidden in one of the market hall. It was said the coffee here is the best. Understandably the process of making Turkish coffee is a bit different. This coffee is cooked in a special small pan and with a certain technique to produce foam and viscosity of its own. Turkish coffee is served in small cups. And I must admit it was indeed a champion.

There are suggestions from people Izmir for the tourists who got lost while walking in the city, they said the best way to determine the direction of return is to find the sea. These suggestions are very useful because it actually to find the sea, you can find all means of transportation in different directions.

The next day the sun is almost drowned when I was walking along Deniz (sea). Izmir city government has built a wide sidewalks for pedestrians along the side of the sea. Palm tree planted in a row to calm the pedestrian at the time the sun shines hot. Then walk away while enjoying the sea breeze becomes very enjoyable.

I started walking from Konak Pier down to the quay Pasaport Kordon. In 1890 Gustave Eiffel designed the Konak Pier until the touch of European architecture seemed to dominate the building of this pier. Along the banks of the sea lined cafe and tea shop as well. Serene sounds of traditional music drifted from each of the cafe which I passed.

After tired of walking, I stopped by one of the tea shop is located right on the seafront. Tea drinking habits to those of Turkey has become a culture that has never lost to the flow of modernization. The young people seen hanging out with casually while enjoying a dish of warm tea. They drank green tea or apple tea that has been boiled in two stacked teapot, a tea kettle to boil and the other one to boil water. How to serve it is to mix the results of both pot into small cups. This way they can control the viscosity of tea for each cup. I was also spending the evening with a sip of hot tea while watching the ships anchored in the distance and seen the sun began to sink.

Three days have I spent in Izmir. I plan along with a friend of the original people of Turkey will begin petulangan our trail.

Many people do not realize that Turkey, especially in coastal areas experiencing the Aegean Sea Greek and Roman civilizations. At the beginning of civilization 3000 BC by the Greeks into the Aegean islands around the Aegean Sea. The geographical distance between Turkey and Greece is only separated by the Aegean Sea, making it easier for the occurrence of this civilization.

We will visit the Acropolis of Pergamon in the town of Bergama, Ephesus Archaeological Sites in Selcuk, Temple of Apollo in Didim and our adventure will end in Istanbul.

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The Little Chapel of Les Vauxbelets

Starting from discontent against the central government in power, then a group of pastors from the French state decided to exile himself to one of the islands in the south of England. Known as the Channel islands, precisely in 1904 berlabuhlah them there and chose to settle in the area Les Vauxbelets.

Besides the religious, they are also very enthusiastic about education, and they established a large school buildings and attractive in those days. 1923 Deodat priest and pastor Cephas, start building a chapel (small church) around the school yard.

They established a small church is a miniature sacred basilica at Lourdes. Length about 5 meters, its width ranges from 3 meters, rated as the world's smallest church. Both pastors are realizing his work through art, love and dedication towards the religion. For that entire walls and ceilings inside, outside wall also other parts of the church were completed with the decoration of fragments of goods, glassware, various shells and small stones from the beach.

This is not the first church they founded, but it is the 3rd. Previously they have built something similar in 1914, but was too small and a lot of criticism so that by the second pastor was destroyed. So with that to 2 which is a perfect replica of Lourdes, again assessed as too small and did not allow a priest to go and pray there in comfort.

Completion of the church to 3 ends, pastor Deodat back to France and died not long after World War II ended. Currently, the small church maintenance handled by social institutions and assisted students from schools that used them myself.

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Be careful, Lost in Istanbul Grand Bazaar

'Hey mister, comes here. Are you from Malaysia?''Shouted a trader of textile products, trying to attract attention. ''No, I am Indonesian,''said a tourist. ''O ... Indonesia. I Aziz Kofteoglu. Come, come, cheap prices here''traders said earlier, with the accent that sounds a bit strange.

Of course, the cries of Aziz had attracted the attention of the tourists. But when they approached. Apparently he could not speak Indonesian. Aziz claimed could only say a few words. That, too, just to attract the attention of potential buyers are faced wither like a tourist. And for one case, he was successful.

That bit of the event, between a tourist with a merchant in Istanbul's Grand Baazar. Then you do not need to be confused when visiting this site, you need to take is not easily provoked to go to a stall if you're not really sure that you are really interested in the goods sold the merchant.

Occupying an area of ​​more than 30,500 m2, the Grand Bazaar was crowded by about 4,000 stalls selling various kinds of commodities. Ranging from shirts to jackets and leather bags. Ornate antique gold plated and studded with jewels, to the beautiful carved flower pots, and the various karpet.Setiap day, the Grand Bazaar is said to be visited more than 400 thousand people. Interestingly, unlike the traditional markets in general, there stalls arranged in such a way that the dealers who sell similar items are grouped in the same block.

In addition, the Grand Bazaar area covered by the sky-is made that some deliberately contrived lagit transparent. That is why the Grand Bazaar is also often called Covered Bazaar. Meanwhile, the walls decorated with classical ornament. ''You can shop as much here. But be careful, do not get lost. The hallways that form a kind of labyrinth that each has a width of about four meters, and illuminated by electric lights and air conditioning fitted.

Grand Bazzar is a building that has a unique history. He's not just the largest in Istanbul Covered market, but also the oldest. The first time is not permanently built by Sultan Mehmed II in 1461, to collect the traders - including from outside Turkey - to facilitate transactions with local residents. In 1701, Dynasty Suleyman I build and expand their area permanently.

Grand Bazaar is also not devoid of tragedy. He has burned five times during the period 1546 to 1651. In fact, half of their area were severely damaged when exposed to the earthquake disaster in 1894. Istanbul's Grand Bazaar that's the name of this ancient market. Turks call it Kapali Carsi, Markets Closed. Markets which was established in 1455-1461 This is a closed market of the largest and oldest in Turkey, even in the world.

Grand Bazaar covers the surface of the land area of ​​30.7 hectares. In it there was a 61 road, 10 springs, 4 fountains, 2 mosques, and about 4,000 kiosks. This market is maintaining the existing form for 250 years.

There are so many shops there that offer beautiful Turkish carpets, ceramics, copper handicrafts, leather goods, garments, pashmina, accessories of rocks and metals. And, so many interesting things in there, guaranteed purse will be easy to 'leak'. Moreover, the money changer is easy to find at various angles.

The market is located in an old area of ​​Istanbul is visited by around 250,000 to 400,000 people visitors every day. Dozens of restaurants are in it to make visitors not going to starve. When the opportunity to place this unique, a number of tour guides give you some tips, beware of pickpockets. In a place so many things that attract attention, we are often careless. So, keep your money in a safe place and do not wear a backpack on his back.

The merchants know almost all the languages ​​of the world. Of course, conversations they can do just about buying and selling. Be bold bargain. Do not buy stuff if you have not agreed price. There is no term hesitate, leave it out though you have bid. So congratulations adventure .... And do not get lost.

source : liburan.info

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