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| GOKPINAR CULTURAL CENTER LOCATION |
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Gokpinar is located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, within driving
distance of major tourist sites but a world away from care.
The Retreat Center is set on a hilltop above the village, with gorgeous
views of the countryside, the pine-covered mountains and the traditional
Airport, 30 minutes from the Bodrum Centrum and only 15 minutes from
some of the best beaches in the area.
| Euromos - 42km Located between the city of Milas and lovely Bafa Lake, Euromos Temple is known to be one of the best-preserved temples in Asia Minor. It was built in the 2nd century AD and is believed to have been completed ever. |
| Bodrum (Halicarnassus) - 38km History", was born here. During the reign of Artemisia II, two memorable feats were accomplished - the Wonders of the Ancient World, the Tomb of King Mausolus (from which we derive our word "mausoleum") and the success of a brilliant battle plan rivaling that of Artemisia I. Today, Bodrum is one of the world's most popular tourist construction known for its beaches, history and nightlife. |
| Priene The name Priene is thought to have pre-Grecian origins, dating from when the Cretan islands, relations with Priene. Prior to members of the Ionian Confederation and participating in the "Ionian Rebellion," Priene was under Lydian dominion for several centuries. |
| Iassos - 40km As one of the most important site of the on an island, the city is now joined to their money from fishing, a tradition that continues to this day. Apollo and goddess of Iassos. |
Bodrum airport: 20km Bodrum city center: 38km
Guvercinlik beach: 13km Iassos: 40 km
Euromos: 42km Didyma: 120km
Ephesus: 180km Pamukkale: 220km
Istanbul: 45-minute flight
Guvercinlik beach: 13km Iassos: 40 km
Euromos: 42km Didyma: 120km
Ephesus: 180km Pamukkale: 220km
Istanbul: 45-minute flight
| Didyma (Appollonian Temple) - 120km This temple was famous throughout the Greek world for its oracles, such that it surpassed even the reputation of Delphi. The harbor of Panamos, near Didyma, became very busy. Frequently visited by scores of military commanders, common folk and the wealthy, visitors flocked to this area to learn their future from the priests of the temple. |
| Miletos Miletos is one of the oldest cities of Ionia. It was also a city of as Thales, Anaximander, Hekataios (principle source to Herodotos) and closer to us, Isidorus, the architect of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Miletos' alphabet was recognised in the Greek world as the official in the Greek world as the official Greek alphabet, which is the basis of the current Latin alphabet. |
| Ephesus - 180km Ephesus, one of the most the highlights for tourists exploring Turkey. This city was established Cayster and was one of the world's foremost cities, prized for its location on a strategic Anatolian trade route. Its significance in the indisputable, attracting thousands of travellers annually. |
| Pammukale - 220km Hierapolis was famous for its thermal springs. Frequented by people from nearby cities & Laodicea (an ancient site established before Hierapolis), its waters' properties were known for curing numerous illnesses. From the time of 3 BC, the fame of Hierapolis increased continually, leading to migrations which began locally and increased as its popularity rivalled the city of Laodicea. |