<opt>
  <data>
    <trip id="55" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" creator_name="marcopolo" creator_status="100" default_for_user_id="" description="" marked_deleted="0" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14.35271" modifier_id="258" privacy="1" static_map_url="http://maps.google.com/staticmap?hl=en&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;format=png&amp;markers=38.407222,27.150278,reda%7C39.120738,27.180519,redb%7C39.134321,27.154083,redc%7C39.103889,27.670000,redd%7C39.649167,27.886111,rede%7C40.191667,29.061111,redf%7C39.927222,32.864444,redg%7C40.167500,34.373889,redh%7C40.019722,34.615278,redi%7C39.820000,34.804444,redj%7C39.145833,34.163889,redk%7C38.625000,34.712222,redl%7C38.648785,34.835587,redm%7C38.383333,34.750000,redn%7C38.373451,34.739479,redo%7C38.239900,34.306200,redp%7C38.508098,33.835918,redq%7C38.470607,34.809365,redr%7C37.865556,32.482500,reds%7C37.679700,31.726900,redt%7C38.470607,34.809365,redu%7C38.065278,30.169444,redv%7C37.919995,29.122739,redw%7C37.858700,27.259400,redx&amp;key=ABCDABCD&amp;size=123123123x123123123&amp;path=rgb:0x0000ff,weight:5|38.407222,27.150278|39.120738,27.180519|39.134321,27.154083|39.103889,27.670000|39.649167,27.886111|40.191667,29.061111|39.927222,32.864444|40.167500,34.373889|40.019722,34.615278|39.820000,34.804444|39.145833,34.163889|38.625000,34.712222|38.648785,34.835587|38.383333,34.750000|38.373451,34.739479|38.239900,34.306200|38.508098,33.835918|38.470607,34.809365|37.865556,32.482500|37.679700,31.726900|38.470607,34.809365|38.065278,30.169444|37.919995,29.122739|37.858700,27.259400" status="0" sum_locations="24" sum_votes="1" title="On the trail of the stones" triplocation_id="667" />
    <tripitems id="283" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="293676" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="1" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="284" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="378477" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="2" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="285" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="293710" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="3" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="286" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="378896" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="4" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="287" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="378451" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="5" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="288" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="293690" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="6" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="289" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="4980" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="7" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="290" created="2009-09-08 09:21:13" creator_id="258" location_id="379140" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:13" modifier_id="258" position="8" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="291" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293642" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="9" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="292" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="379281" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="10" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="293" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="378899" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="11" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="294" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="378998" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="12" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="295" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="378709" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="13" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="296" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="378590" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="14" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="297" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293626" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="15" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="298" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293630" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="16" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="299" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="4983" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="17" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="300" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293625" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="18" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="301" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293615" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="19" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="302" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="4978" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="20" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="303" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293625" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="21" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="304" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="378596" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="22" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="305" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293952" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="23" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <tripitems id="306" created="2009-09-08 09:21:14" creator_id="258" location_id="293949" modified="2009-09-08 09:21:14" modifier_id="258" position="24" trip_id="55" tripitemtype="0" />
    <triplocation name="Turkey" avg_rating="3" content_source="1" created="2007-07-11 21:53:17" creator="178" hidden="0" id="667" inherited="0" latitude="38.983345" longitude="35.190661" ltp_level="0" merged_to="" modified="2007-07-11 21:53:17" modifier="2" style="1" type="4" votes="7" zoom="5" />
    <triplocations name="Konya" description="Konya is in many ways a vision and remarkable city. It is the center of the Anatolian Islam, the religion shapes the city today. Here was the world famous Mevlana founded the Order, better known as the &quot;dancing dervishes&quot;, a mystical order, tolerance and peaceful preaching. One of the major attractions of the city each year on 12 December Derwisch Festival can be found at the death of the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. The rotations performed in a trance of the men leave deep impression. Konya (1.2 million inhabitants.) Surprised as a green oasis amidst a barren plane, characterized by carefully designed garden, fed by numerous small rivers and wells. The special situation because of Konya, the Seljuk (Roman: iconium) to the capital of their empire. From this time many buildings are well preserved." favorite="" full_name="Konya, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Konya" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293615/Turkey/Konya" id="293615" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Konya, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="37.8655556" longitude="32.4825" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="In this city was founded Mevlana Order" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;In this city was founded Mevlana Order.&lt;/b&gt; Konya is in many ways a vision and remarkable city. It is the center of the Anatolian Islam, the religion shapes the city today. Here was the world famous Mevlana..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;In this city was founded Mevlana Order.&lt;/b&gt; Konya is in many ways a vision and remarkable city. It is the center of the Anatol..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Sultanhanı Kervansaray(Sultanhanı Karawanserei)" description="Approximately 85 km from Konya away this largest and most decorative of all Seljuk caravanserais. The 5000 m² large plant with its ornate portals is like a fortress." favorite="" full_name="Sultanhanı Kervansaray(Sultanhanı Karawanserei), Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Sultanhani-KervansaraySultanhani-Karawanserei" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293625/Turkey/Sultanhani-KervansaraySultanhani-Karawanserei" id="293625" inherited="1" is_poi="1" item_name="Sultanhanı Kervansaray(Sultanhanı Karawanserei), Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.4706068402532" longitude="34.8093654032812" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Approximately 85 km from Konya away this largest and most decorative of all Seljuk caravanserais. The 5000 m² large plant with its ornate portals is like a fortress." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Approximately 85 km from Konya away this largest and most decorative of all Seljuk caravanserais. The 5000 m² large plan..." type="24" type_id="24" type_name="hotel" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Kaymaklı und Derinkuyu" description="In Kaymakli Derinkuyu and were up to eight storeys deep underground settlements uncovered. In the ingenious escape system, toilets, weapons storage, water tanks and churches, some of which is already in the Hethiterzeit was created, were the inhabitants of the above cities at risk of long survive. Tgl. 8.30-17.30 clock, entrance 8 euros per" favorite="" full_name="Kaymaklı und Derinkuyu, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Kaymakli-und-Derinkuyu" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293626/Turkey/Kaymakli-und-Derinkuyu" id="293626" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Kaymaklı und Derinkuyu, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.373451" longitude="34.739479" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; In Kaymakli Derinkuyu and were up to eight storeys deep underground settlements uncovered. In the ingenious escape system, toilets, weapons storage, water tanks and churches, some of which is already ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; In Kaymakli Derinkuyu and were up to eight storeys deep underground settlements uncovered. In the ingenious escape syste..." type="13" type_id="13" type_name="sight" votes="0" zoom="12">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Peristrema Valley - Ihlara Canyon" description="A 10-mile long valley that contains dwellings of the ancient inhabitants carved out in the rock walls." favorite="" full_name="Peristrema Valley - Ihlara Canyon, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Peristrema-Valley-Ihlara-Canyon" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293630/Turkey/Peristrema-Valley-Ihlara-Canyon" id="293630" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Peristrema Valley - Ihlara Canyon, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.2399" longitude="34.3062" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A 10-mile long valley that contains dwellings of the ancient inhabitants carved out in the rock walls." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A 10-mile long valley that contains dwellings of the ancient inhabitants carved out in the rock walls." type="5" type_id="5" type_name="subregion" votes="0" zoom="12">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Hattusha" description="	The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of construction that have been preserved (temples, royal residences, fortifications), the rich ornamentation of the Lions' Gate and the Royal Gate, and the ensemble of rock art at Yazilikaya. The city enjoyed considerable influence in Anatolia and northern Syria in the 2nd millennium B.C." favorite="" full_name="Hattusha, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Hattusha" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293642/Turkey/Hattusha" id="293642" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Hattusha, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="40.019722" longitude="34.615278" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Former Hittite Capital, archeological witness of a flourishing city" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Former Hittite Capital, archeological witness of a flourishing city.&lt;/b&gt; 	The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of const..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Former Hittite Capital, archeological witness of a flourishing city.&lt;/b&gt; 	The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital ..." type="13" type_id="13" type_name="sight" votes="2" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="İzmir" description="	Izmir is, first of all, a big metropolis and port. It serves tourists well as a transportation hub, if they want to explore the many nearby archaeological sites and beaches. But Izmir is also a worthy destination by itself, especially if you are looking for a city with a rich cultural life and a mild climate that is close to the sea." favorite="" full_name="İzmir, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Izmir" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293676/Turkey/Izmir" id="293676" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="İzmir, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.4072222" longitude="27.1502778" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="	A large port city by the Aegean Sea." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;	A large port city by the Aegean Sea.&lt;/b&gt; 	Izmir is, first of all, a big metropolis and port. It serves tourists well as a transportation hub, if they want to explore the many nearby archaeological sites a..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;	A large port city by the Aegean Sea.&lt;/b&gt; 	Izmir is, first of all, a big metropolis and port. It serves tourists well as a tr..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="2" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Bursa" description="After their conquest by the Ottomans in 1326 Bursa was the first capital of the expanding empire. The Sultans owes the ancient Prusa (so named after King Prusias I of Bythinien, 200 BC) the name Yesil Bursa ( &quot;Green Bursa&quot;). Many of the famous Ottoman buildings - mosques, madrasa, graves - with the blue-green Iznik faience-clad. But otherwise, the city at the foot of the 2543 m high Uludağ through the numerous gardens and parks, the green attribute deserves. Since Roman times, the healing power of hot springs of Bursa praised. The thermal baths are located in almost all districts Çekirge. Westanatolische The provincial city (2.5 million inhabitants.) To the Republic is founded on one of the most important industrial cities of the country has grown. Bursa is famous for its silk processing. The world's most famous invention is the Bursa Kebap on rotating skewer (kebab, literally, turning)." favorite="" full_name="Bursa, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Bursa" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293690/Turkey/Bursa" id="293690" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Bursa, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="40.1916667" longitude="29.0611111" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; After their conquest by the Ottomans in 1326 Bursa was the first capital of the expanding empire. The Sultans owes the ancient Prusa (so named after King Prusias I of Bythinien, 200 BC) the name Yesil..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; After their conquest by the Ottomans in 1326 Bursa was the first capital of the expanding empire. The Sultans owes the a..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="1" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Pergamon" description="The ruins of the ancient city of Pergamum are located on a mountain, over the Turkish city of Bergama (100 000 inhabitants., 100 km from İzmir) aufragt. Here was the center of the mighty Pergamenischen Empire (263-133 BC), where commerce and the arts flourished. Famous was the 200 000 scrolls comprehensive library of the city. The parchment, specially treated, thin untanned animal skin) was invented here. The impressive relief frieze of the altar is now located in Berlin's Pergamon Museum (www.pergamonmuseum.de). In vain have both the Turkish government as well as the inhabitants of Bergama in the past, this showpiece, the end of the 19th Jhs. by Carl Humann was taken away, back. This dispute is still not too late. But even without the altar, there is still much to admire in particular the Acropolis (admission 8 euros) and at its steeply sloping hillside huge theater. On the 80 rows of seats in the auditorium were up to 15 000 people. In the Archaeological Museum are excellent statues and a large collection of coins (Tue-Sun 9-12 and 13-17.30 clock, entrance 4 euros, Cumhuriyet Cad. 6, tel: 0232/631 28 83) to see." favorite="" full_name="Pergamon, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Pergamon" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293710/Turkey/Pergamon" id="293710" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Pergamon, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.1343212452717" longitude="27.1540832519531" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The ruins of the ancient city of Pergamum are located on a mountain, over the Turkish city of Bergama (100 000 inhabitants., 100 km from İzmir) aufragt. Here was the center of the mighty Pergamenische..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The ruins of the ancient city of Pergamum are located on a mountain, over the Turkish city of Bergama (100 000 inhabitan..." type="13" type_id="13" type_name="sight" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Kuşadası" description="Apart from Bodrum and Marmaris is Kuşadası (50 000 inhabitants., 80 km from İzmir) is one of the tourist centers of the Aegean Sea. Despite many concrete fortresses Kuşadası has a lot to offer: sports and leisure facilities, hotels of all sizes and quality, a modern marina, very good pubs and a varied nightlife. Not to forget the ancient attractions: goals such as Ephesus, Miletus Pamukkale or are from here good job. Kazim Usta (Balıkçı Limani, tel: 0256/614 12 26, € €) is the fish restaurant from Kuşadası and is right on the harbor. A giant box, but very comfortable and ideally located is KoruMar hotel by the sea (272 bedrooms, Gazi Begendi Mevkii, PK 18, tel 0256/618 15 30, fax 618 11 10, www.korumar.com.tr, € € €). Must be recommended is a trip to the 8 km east village Sirince with its picturesque houses on the hillside (buses from the bus station). Information: Liman Cad. 13, tel 0256/614 11 03, fax 614 62 95, www.kusadasi.net" favorite="" full_name="Kuşadası, The West Coast, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/The-West-Coast/Kusadasi" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293949/Turkey/The-West-Coast/Kusadasi" id="293949" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Kuşadası, The West Coast, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="37.8587" longitude="27.2594" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="A popular destination in Turkey" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;A popular destination in Turkey.&lt;/b&gt; Apart from Bodrum and Marmaris is Kuşadası (50 000 inhabitants., 80 km from İzmir) is one of the tourist centers of the Aegean Sea. Despite many concrete fortresses Kuşa..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;A popular destination in Turkey.&lt;/b&gt; Apart from Bodrum and Marmaris is Kuşadası (50 000 inhabitants., 80 km from İzmir) is one..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="4" zoom="12">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Pamukkale - Hierapolis" description="	Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the dynasty of the Attalids, the kings of Pergamon, established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. Quickest way to get there: During the summer there are direct connections to and from most nearby cities, during low season transfer in Denizli[unesco]" favorite="" full_name="Pamukkale - Hierapolis, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Pamukkale---Hierapolis" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/293952/Turkey/Pamukkale---Hierapolis" id="293952" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Pamukkale - Hierapolis, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="37.9199954361433" longitude="29.1227388381958" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="	Stunning natural attraction." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;	Stunning natural attraction.&lt;/b&gt; 	Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of m..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;	Stunning natural attraction.&lt;/b&gt; 	Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden wa..." type="13" type_id="13" type_name="sight" votes="2" zoom="15">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Balıkesir" description="" favorite="" full_name="Balıkesir, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Balikesir" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378451/Turkey/Balikesir" id="378451" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Balıkesir, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.6491667" longitude="27.8861111" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Bergama" description="Due to its convenient location near the the ruins of ancient Pergamum, the city of Bergama is a popular destination. Whereas the city itself has a rather sleepy and agricultural charm, the archaeological site of Pergamum is worth a trip. Ancient Pergamum used to be one of the most powerful and richest kingdoms during its height in the first century. Especially its carpets, cotton and gold contributed to the exceptional wealth of the ancient city.
Today you can visit the site, admiring ruins of an old Acropolis or the Asclepion.

Best time to go: daily 8.30am to 5.30pm (7.30 during the summer time)

Quickest way to get there: Fly into Izmir and take the bus from there" favorite="" full_name="Bergama, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Bergama" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378477/Turkey/Bergama" id="378477" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Bergama, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.1207383989506" longitude="27.1805191040039" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Discover the traces of a once powerful and rich kingdom " teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Discover the traces of a once powerful and rich kingdom .&lt;/b&gt; Due to its convenient location near the the ruins of ancient Pergamum, the city of Bergama is a popular destination. Whereas the city itself has..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Discover the traces of a once powerful and rich kingdom .&lt;/b&gt; Due to its convenient location near the the ruins of ancient Per..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Derinkuyu" description="" favorite="" full_name="Derinkuyu, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Derinkuyu" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378590/Turkey/Derinkuyu" id="378590" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Derinkuyu, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.3833333" longitude="34.75" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Dinar" description="" favorite="" full_name="Dinar, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Dinar" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378596/Turkey/Dinar" id="378596" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Dinar, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.0652778" longitude="30.1694444" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Göreme" description="If Earth set up a colony on the moon, it might be reminiscent of Goreme - cafes and hostels are vaguely out of place in a surreal landscape that seems to necessitate a moon buggy.  But Goreme is the center of tourism in Cappadocia, and for good reason; because it is located only a kilometer from the World Heritage Open-Air Museum and also surrounded by Goreme National Park, travelers have easy access to a bounty of beautiful valleys, cliffs, and cave dwellings.  Off-season travelers and those in the area for only a few days will benefit from the proximity to Cappadocia's landmark attractions, while long-term travelers will find that Goreme is a fantastic place to sit back and stay awhile." favorite="" full_name="Göreme, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Goreme" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378709/Turkey/Goreme" id="378709" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Göreme, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.6487851913548" longitude="34.8355865478516" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Ground zero for backpackers" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Ground zero for backpackers.&lt;/b&gt; If Earth set up a colony on the moon, it might be reminiscent of Goreme - cafes and hostels are vaguely out of place in a surreal landscape that seems to necessitate a moon ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Ground zero for backpackers.&lt;/b&gt; If Earth set up a colony on the moon, it might be reminiscent of Goreme - cafes and hostels a..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="13">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Kırkağaç" description="" favorite="" full_name="Kırkağaç, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Kirkagac" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378896/Turkey/Kirkagac" id="378896" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Kırkağaç, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.1038889" longitude="27.67" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Kırşehir" description="" favorite="" full_name="Kırşehir, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Kirsehir" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378899/Turkey/Kirsehir" id="378899" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Kırşehir, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.1458333" longitude="34.1638889" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Nevşehir" description="" favorite="" full_name="Nevşehir, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Nevsehir" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/378998/Turkey/Nevsehir" id="378998" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Nevşehir, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.625" longitude="34.7122222" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Sungurlu" description="" favorite="" full_name="Sungurlu, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Sungurlu" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/379140/Turkey/Sungurlu" id="379140" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Sungurlu, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="40.1675" longitude="34.3738889" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Yozgat" description="" favorite="" full_name="Yozgat, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Yozgat" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/379281/Turkey/Yozgat" id="379281" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Yozgat, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.82" longitude="34.8044444" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Beyşehir" description="" favorite="" full_name="Beyşehir, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Beysehir" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/4978/Turkey/Beysehir" id="4978" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Beyşehir, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="37.6797" longitude="31.7269" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Ankara" description="Not a beauty but still stuck within a beast, Turkey’s capital is besieged by desert lands. The drive from Istanbul is scenic (just watch out for crazy drivers) as the country’s palette turns from green to yellow. Upon arriving, you will be greeted by the new residential high-rises pushing the city’s boundaries further into the hostile terrain. The city, a creation of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish republic, was simply not meant to exist in a place like this -- as the city's struggles to meet its water needs demonstrate. But geostrategic thoughts during World War I turned this village of a few thousand into a bursting metropolis. What Mecca is to Muslims, so is Ankara to secular Turks – Anitkabir, Ataturk’s gigantic mausoleum, is a must-see for every proud citizen. The government district was planned by famous architects and is also worth the visit. And don’t forget to dive into Ankara’s nightlife, and enjoy the party where raki flows more than water." favorite="" full_name="Ankara, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Ankara" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/4980/Turkey/Ankara" id="4980" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Ankara, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="39.9272222" longitude="32.8644444" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="2" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="The capital city of Turkey." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;The capital city of Turkey.&lt;/b&gt; Not a beauty but still stuck within a beast, Turkey’s capital is besieged by desert lands. The drive from Istanbul is scenic (just watch out for crazy drivers) as the countr..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;The capital city of Turkey.&lt;/b&gt; Not a beauty but still stuck within a beast, Turkey’s capital is besieged by desert lands. Th..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="14">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <triplocations name="Aksaray" description="" favorite="" full_name="Aksaray, Turkey" googled_path="Turkey/Aksaray" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/4983/Turkey/Aksaray" id="4983" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Aksaray, Turkey" language="ENG" latitude="38.508098" longitude="33.835918" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Turkey" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; " type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
      <description_content_meta></description_content_meta>
    </triplocations>
    <user id="258" email="" facebook="" fbsession="" language="DEU" lc_username="marcopolo" password="0dd48cd3a79be4845e289de1f612e748" profilepic="1" status="100" username="marcopolo" />
  </data>
</opt>
