Family Highlights of Turkey - Turkey with Your Family: From Bustling Bazaars to Historic Sites - page 20

tailored to children, the museum
should interest older members of
the family. See p. 167.
Side Museum is a gem. Housed
in what was at one time a func-
tional Roman Baths, it tells how
residents of the past would
spend their leisure time in
Frigidariums, Tepidariums and
Caldariums. See p. 167.
Suna-Inan Kirac Museum in
Antalya offers displays covering
the 19th and 20th centuries,
with areas dedicated to specific
issues in the Turkish culture.
One room, for example, tells the
story of Turkish coffee, which is
fascinating. See p. 168.
The Archaeological Museum
in Antalya gives a wonderful
insight to the region's rich his-
tory. Highlights include finds
from the ancient city of Perge. A
children's section has interactive
exhibits that will help to keep
the youngest members of the
family interested, plus there are
gardens if they need to burn off
some energy. See p. 168.

Climbing the hill and exploring
the fortress is great fun for
youngsters and adults. See p. 190.
The Haghia Sophia , or the
Aya Sofya as it is known locally,
in Trabzon is one of the best
churches-turned-museums in
the Black Sea region. Step
inside and see some of the best
wall paintings in Turkey. See
p. 193.
Trabzon Castle is an impressive
sight and, being on the top of a
hill, dominates the city. It is from
the Byzantine, Commagene and
Ottoman periods. See p. 192.

Ankara & the Anatolia
Region
Kaymakli and Derinkuyu are
two underground cities in the
heart of Turkey that once housed
thousands of Christians fleeing
persecution. You can see bed-
rooms, kitchens and living areas
way underground. It's quite
eerie. See p. 215.
The Ancient City of Konya is
worth a visit, if only to see the
old Ottoman-style houses that
still exist today, its important
mosques, such as the Alaeddin
Mosque, and its park. See p. 207.
The Citadel at Ankara is pretty
impressive and dates from well
before Roman and Byzantine
times, but it is the collection of
traditional wooden houses
within the walls that makes it an
interesting part of the city to
visit. See p. 213.

The Black Sea Region
Kastamonu Castle dates from
the time when the town was a
powerful trading centre. It was
built by the family who ruled
Trabzon in the 12th century, and
is open for your children to
explore. See p. 190.
The Giresun Fortress sits like a
crown at the top of a hill over-
looking the beaches at Giresun.

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