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  Famous gates of the planet
The Gates of Alexander were a mythical barrier built by Alexander the Great in the Caucasus to keep the barbarians of the north from invading the south.
The dramatic gate, torii, of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Three Views of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay).
The Suzakumon Gate was the main gate of the imperial palace in the Japanese ancient capital of Fujiwarakyo, Nara, and later Kyoto.
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 Hadrianus Gate
According to the legend, those were the gates under which Belkis, the Queen of Saba, passed with her ships full of diamonds, on her way to visit Hz.
Sultan Belkis is said to have passed under those gates and to have enjoyed many a happy day in the palace in Aspendos.Formerly the city walls enclosed the outside of the gate and it was not used for many years.
On either side of the Gate are towers, which are known not to have been built at the same time.
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 EUSIPCO2005 - European Signal Processing Conference
Hadrianus Gate that is also called "The Three Gates" (Uckapilar in Turkish).
Roman times this was a thriving port town shipping rose oil and the perfumes made of it, as well as timber from the surrounding forests.Today the three bays and ruined aqueduct of golden limestone shaded by fragrant pines are all that is left of once-prosperous Phaselis.
The Western Gate, which guards the entrance to the city, is decorated with reliefs of shields and weapons of war and symbolized the might of the city.
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 Antalya Ruins I
Some towers, the Hadrian Gate and towers near it, a big tower looks over the seaport and some parts of the seaport ramparts remained today.One of these two city walls surround the yacht port, the other surrounds the city as a horseshoe.
There are four gates at the city walls provide the entrance of the city.
Its gate is the most beautiful gate of the Pamphylia that it is the only gate remained undamaged today.
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 Travel Ephesus Information About Ephesus History of Ephesus Ephesus Pictures and Around Ephesus
Clustered around the State Agora were the Varius Baths and the Odeion, both from the 2nd century A.D., the Prythaneion or Town Hall, and the Temple of Domitian - the first temple of Ephesus to be built in the name of an emperor (81 - 96A.D.) - located next to the Domitian Square.
The Gate of Mazaeus and Mithridates has been restored and is the most beautiful entrance to the Agora.
The marble road which was connecting the Temple of Artemis to the State Agora through the Magnesia Gate was considered to be the holy road of the city.
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 FOCUS on TURKEY - THE HERACLES GATE (Ephesus)
he Heracles gate was built in the 4th century A.D. It was located on the Curettes road.
This monumental gate was a two storey building with six columns on each floor.
Some of the materials used in the gate during the construction were taken from the other buildings, which were made in the 2nd century.
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 Chemistry, Pharmacology and Biosynthesis of Alkaloids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The agora measured 76 square metres, with a circular structure in the centre with a diameter of 13.40 metres.
The colonnaded boulevard lies between the Hellenistic Gate and the nympheum on the slopes of the acropolis.
The tour includes Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Clock Tower, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square and finally Antalya Archaeological Museum where Antalya's several thousand years of history is laid out before you in chronological order, with occasional educational exhibits.
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The gate whose marble that it had the both sides put by a tower is beautiful.
A gate is put and divided with the old city area.
Hadrianus gate front, the person who puts the plate which put bread in many in the head and who sells bread on the road>.
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 Antalya places to see. Al the tourist attractions in and around Antalya
Hadrian's Gate: The Three Gates" (Uckapilar in Turkish) is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrianus, who visited Antalya in 130 A.C. It has three arched gates.
The gate, the baths, the rock tombs and the mausoleum are almost intact.
Olympos National Park: Olympos is an ancient Lycian city 90 km southwest of Antalya city near the Town of Kemer.
www.antalya.fm /antalya_placestosee.html   (1292 words)

  
 Hadrian's Arch and Library- Athens, Greece - VirtualTourist.com
The gate is located the border of old city and new city of Athenai.
Hadrianus from Spain was devoted himself to Greek culture and made new city of Athens.
The gate has clean proportion and the light and excellent upper part is on the strong Corinthian order columns and pilasters.
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 Antalya, Turkey
Most of the architectural works which can be seen today in the city are remains of the Roman Period.
Among the historical structures the theater, stadium, city gates, avenues, agora and baths are interesting for tourists.
Large, modern holiday complexes extend along the Belek coast, which is at a distance of 40 km from Antalya.
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 Clint Albertson, SJ
The abbreviated Latin inscription tells us the plaque commemorates the building of 3000 feet [of the Antonine Wall] (built across S Scotland early on but abandoned for Hadrian's Wall further south) by a vexillation (detachment serving away from the legion) of Legio XX Valeria Victrix.
The boar is the symbol of Legio XX, and it was carried on its standards.
Roman forts and Roman towns were designed around two straight streets which crossed in the center of the fort or town.
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 Antalya Turkey  Middle East - Cruise Reivews.com
One of the most interesting places in Kaleici is Hadrian’s Gate which was constructed in 2nd century BC by the Romans in honour of the Emperor Hadrian.
Near the marina the two towers flanking the gate and other sections of the walls still stand.
One's attention is particularly drawn to the city gates and walls, as well as many remains of aqueducts which brought water from the foothills of the Taurus Mountains and the surrounding country.
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 FOCUS on TURKEY - THE HADRIANUS TEMPLE (Ephesus)
FOCUS on TURKEY - THE HADRIANUS TEMPLE (Ephesus)
fter Domitian temple, the hadrianus temple is the second one dedicated to a Roman emperor.
It was built in 138 A.D. by a citizen of Ephesus, P.Quintilius, and dedicated to the emperor of Roma.
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 Shore Excursions in Greece and Turkey, Private Shore Excursions, Castle Travel Center Agency, tours, hotels, travel ...
A half day city tour is the perfect introduction to Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast.
The highlights on this four hour tour include a visit to Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square, Archaeological Museum.
Return to Antalya, to visit the award-winning Museum, the Hadrian’s Gate, and the City Walls, then transfer to port-airport or your hotel.
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 7th Domestic Meeting of the European Hip Society // June 21-24, 2006 // Antalya-Turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A full day tour with Phaselıs including an ancient city with Harbor Way, Marina, Roman Theatre and Hadrianus Gate, and then Yanartas where Greek mythology tells that the Lycian hero Bellerophon mounted his winged horse Pegasus and slew the fire - breathing Chimaera.
Gas which seeps from the earth burns brightly at night at this site, which the Byzantines also considered a religious area ; Olympos located on the southern side of Mount Tahtali, Oleander and laurel bushes shade the OLYMPOS Valley which can be approached by land or sea.
The remnants of a gate, part of a bridge and a Roman theatre from the 2nd century A.D. can also be seen on the site.
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 Blue Voyage Tours In Turkey: TUM BLUE VOYAGE TOUR
Marmaris castle was built by ottomans in 1521.
Today its gate and walls viewing the whole city are sound.
There are two braziers on both right and left side of the gate.
bluevoyagetour.blogspot.com /2006/11/tum-blue-voyage-tour.html   (2402 words)

  
 Argos Hotel Antalya, Turkey
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Take direction West towards Antalya City and follow the sign Centrum and follow the Kalekapisi (Castle Gate) in front of the clock tower go into the old city and take the first left.
Continue 200M straight ahead and turn right after historic bath 20 Meters on the left.
www.euroyonda.com /lodging/hotelinfo/83575.html   (407 words)

  
 Antalya Tours
A private half day city tour is the perfect introduction to Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast.
This private tour includes Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Clock Tower, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square and finally Antalya Archaeological Museum where Antalya's several thousand years of history is laid out before you in chronological order, with occasional educational exhibits.
Amateur archeologists will want to see the handsome city gate flanked by two lofty towers, a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths and a gymnasium.
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 Half Week Blue Voyage Cabin Charter
It has been invaded by Seljuks in 1207 AD.
The most important ruins of the city are; Hadrianus Gate, City Walls, Kesik Minaret and Yivli Minaret Mosque which is a accepted as the city symbol.
After breakfast on yacht, sailing for two hours, arrival to Phaselis bay renowned for Perfume trade during antique era where three natural bay were founded by Colonists in the 7th Century BC are after lunch and swimming here arrival to Olympos Antique City where was base of famed pirates once upon a time.
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 Daily tours in Kizkalesi & environment ----- Adamkayalar----- Öztop's Rain Travel
Almost in the same shape as 2000 years ago.
On our way we stop at Perge, famous for its Roman and Hellenistic gates and colonnaded street.
In Antalya you will visit the old Roman harbour, the Hadrianus gate and the Antalya Museum.
www.oztoprain.com /en/agency/3_weeks/mesop_pamphilia.htm   (290 words)

  
 Muskara Travel Agency...
Visit the natural warm water pools and the ruins of Hierapolis where we can see a very big Necropolis.
Full day city tour of Antalya starting with Hadrianus Gate and the Old City.
Continue the tour with Perge, Aspendos theater and Side.
www.muskaratravel.com.tr /05-tour-07.htm   (320 words)

  
 Travel to Magical Turkey: Tours, Hotels, Attractions and Culture
Travel to Pagos Hill, visit Alexander the Great's Castle and take in the beautiful views of Izmir and ancient Agora...
In Antalya visit Hadrianus Gate from the time of the Roman Emperor, Clock Tower, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square...
I'm licenced by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and have been leading tours throughout all of Turkey for many years...
www.magicaljourneys.com /Turkey/index.html   (648 words)

  
 Turkey - Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara Discount Hotels
Journey to Yazilikaya and see an impressive open air rock sanctuary created by the Hittites, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia.
At Hattusas, the ancient Hittite capital which dates from 3,000 B.C. you'll visit Lion's Gate, King's Gate, Citadel and Grand Temple.
Antalya Sightseeing Tours, Events & Attractions A half day city tour is the perfect introduction to Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast.
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 ICCS * ESPU Antalya 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The quay is lively throughout the night, a place where locals wander with ice-creams or paper bags full of seeds in their hands, where tourists enjoy night s stretching into the mornings in the clubs and discos, and where the moon reflects on the fl satin sheet of the see.
Among the sites that are essential on any visitor's itinerary in Antalya's centre are the city's symbol, the Yivli Minare (Fluted Minaret), the Hadrianus Gate and one of the richest museums in the world, the Antalya Museum.
You can take your choice of the many beaches, each more beautiful than the other, with transport to Konyaaltı or Lara beaches making them easily accessible.
www.iccs2006antalya.org /generalinformation.php   (738 words)

  
 Things to Do in Antalya, Turkey, tours, activities and attractions - SideStep
Description: The Half Day Antalya City Sightseeing Tour is a perfect introduction to the Turkish city of Antalya.
The tour includes Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian,...(more)
Description: Depart in the morning and climb up to Termessos located over the Gulluk Mountain on the north-western part of Antalya, to visit the impressive ruins, perched at an altitude of...(more)
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 Hadrian's Gate - Antalya - Reviews of Hadrian's Gate - TripAdvisor
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 Marjinal travel..
A.D. it has been devastated by Arabian incursions.
It has been invaded by Seljuks in 1207 A.D. The most important ruins of the city are; Hadrianus Gate, City Walls, Kesik Minarete and Yivli Minaret.
Mosque which is accepted as the city symbol.
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 GLOBAL MARINE YACTHING HOME PAGE
afterwards the region has been invaded by Seljuks in 1207 A.D. The most important ruins of the city are; Hadrianus Gate, City Walls, Kesik Minarete and Yivli Minaret.
Here we shall take you to the shore and show you around.
there are still valuable remainings of late greek early roman and also byzantins such as lycian rock tombs as museleums the necropolis, the acropolis, roman bath, and the gate which was built for the honour of Marcus Aurelius the roman empire.
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 Pictures of golden gate -   Nikon Coolpix 5700 Camera
Pictures of golden gate - Nikon Coolpix 5700 Camera
Night shot Hadrianus Gate " Uc kapilar" Antalya Turkey
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 Roman Place Names - Fun Facts, Questions, Answers, Information
Lugdunum - the 'Rhodanus' river ran through this city
London was called Londinium, Voorburg (near Leiden, which was called Lugdunum Batavorum) was Forum Hadrianii (Gate of Hadrianus), and Larnaca: Citium.
Gratianopolis - this city was once host of the Olympic Games
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