Y A L O V A

Joya · October 21st, 2005, 09:47 AM

Yalova is located in the northwest of Turkey and in the southeast of the Marmara Region. Yalova is only 69 km. to Bursa, 176 km. to Istanbul, 65 km. to Izmit (Kocaeli) and 102 km. to Sakarya (Adapazarı) provinces by highway. By ferry-boat it takes only 40 minutes to Kartal and Pendik (Anatolian / Asian side of Istanbul) and around 60 minutes to Yenikapı (European side of Istanbul) from Istanbul. Yalova is only 847 sq. km.s and it is the smallest province of Turkey. Yalova has a coast-line of 105 km. on the Marmara Sea.

The first settlement in the region dates back to the Prehistoric Period, in around 3000 BC. The Hittites ruled the region in 2000s BC, followed by the Phrygians in 1200 BC. The region was under Kimmer's rule in around 700 BC and then there was the hegemony of Bithynians. The region was connected to Rome in 74 BC. Following the division of the Roman Empire in 395, the region of Yalova remained under the sovereignty of the Bizantine Empire. In 1302, Yalova and its environs were incorporated into the territory of the Ottoman Empire.

In general, it is assumed that the name of "Yalova" comes from "Yalak Ova", "Yalakabad" or "Yalıova". Yalıova means "coast plain" which is similar to "Yalos / Yalakos" in Greek.

During the Republican Period in 1930, upon the request of Atatürk, Yalova became a town of Istanbul and then in June 6, 1995 the 77th province of Turkey. Atatürk in his last years lived in Yalova and owned three mansions here. In one of his speeches he said "Yalova is my city".

Let's now enjoy some pictures

General views of Yalova

This Kiosk was moved a few meters beside upon Ataturk's order to avoid cutting a growing tree which you can see in the picture

Ataturk Kiosk

Road to Yalova SPA

Views from Yalova SPA

Armutlu

Cinarcik

Karaca Arboreteum

Kurtkoy

Sugören village

Seras ( Greenhouses )

Bye...

DeCoNs · October 21st, 2005, 01:36 PM

thanx joya, very nice pics

Joya · October 21st, 2005, 01:47 PM

You're welcome DeCons, not a big deal. I was just testing my brand new heli over the city.

DeCoNs · October 21st, 2005, 01:55 PM

cool!

then fly here, for an espresso

***meow*** · October 21st, 2005, 05:03 PM

thank u maaaan!

Allan · October 21st, 2005, 05:33 PM

Joya this is a wonderful thread. I haven't been to Yalova before, but i always wanted.

Looks like it is well-worth a visit.

Thanx for the pictures. Keep them coming!

cosmos · November 15th, 2005, 10:29 PM

Nice pics! I have been in Yalova one month ago arriving by ferry from Pendik travelling to Bursa. My question is, how the town got over the devastation of the 1999 earthquake? As i remember there was a severe damage of the coastline due to a small tsunami and also massive collapse of buildings. I suppose the pics are after the earthquake, you don't realize there was such a big devastation.

Shodan · November 15th, 2005, 11:57 PM

Wow, the city is so very tidy. Awesome pics.

Ozcan · November 16th, 2005, 12:56 AM

I like Yalova, I've been there several times in the past.

Joya · November 16th, 2005, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmos

Nice pics! I have been in Yalova one month ago arriving by ferry from Pendik travelling to Bursa. My question is, how the town got over the devastation of the 1999 earthquake? As i remember there was a severe damage of the coastline due to a small tsunami and also massive collapse of buildings. I suppose the pics are after the earthquake, you don't realize there was such a big devastation.

All collapsed buildings are cleared out and the damaged buildings are demolished/cleared. Environment got over the devastation but it left a big damage in all people whether they lost relatives or not. And without this earthquake, Turkish economoy would be boosting much faster now.

System_Halted · November 17th, 2005, 01:14 AM

I had stayed several times in a beatiful summer site called Aydinkent in Yalova when I was a kid. Then it got big damage in the earthquake, and they demolished it later. I had nice memories over there.

System_Halted · November 17th, 2005, 01:19 AM

I think this thread should be placed in the main Turkey forum.

urbane · November 22nd, 2005, 12:52 AM

Nice pics, especially the ones of the SPA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joya

What's the story behind this agricultural area on the coast (highly values land I suppose) surrounded by housing ? Was it preserved for environmental reasons ?

***meow*** · November 23rd, 2005, 11:47 PM

as you can see there is a complex rght beside it (on the right)
it seems like a state institution,
and most probably t's the army's
in Turkey best and most valuable landsbelong to the army

urbane · November 24th, 2005, 02:59 AM

^ Is the Turkish Army dedicated to agriculture ? Maybe they grow some nice tomatoes

Gordion · November 24th, 2005, 11:49 PM

Wow! i was surprise, Yalova is beautiful

Skaros · November 25th, 2005, 11:37 PM

Bravo Joya!! Very nice pics!!

I did not know this beautiful region , it is a nice surprise all the time for me to see new beautiful places in the turkish forum! (and i tell to friends also about them )

Istanbullu · November 26th, 2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbane

^ Is the Turkish Army dedicated to agriculture ? Maybe they grow some nice tomatoes

hehehe

As far as i know that area is not owned by the army...

***meow*** · February 17th, 2006, 05:07 PM

let's recall this thread. ad a late answer

it's some kindof agricultural institute, i can't remember the name

ofelas · February 28th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Beautiful, and excellent photography as well

October 21st, 2005, 09:47 AM	#1
Joya Live from Bursa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Turkey Posts: 4,663	Y A L O V A PROVINCE Yalova is located in the northwest of Turkey and in the southeast of the Marmara Region. Yalova is only 69 km. to Bursa, 176 km. to Istanbul, 65 km. to Izmit (Kocaeli) and 102 km. to Sakarya (Adapazarı) provinces by highway. By ferry-boat it takes only 40 minutes to Kartal and Pendik (Anatolian / Asian side of Istanbul) and around 60 minutes to Yenikapı (European side of Istanbul) from Istanbul. Yalova is only 847 sq. km.s and it is the smallest province of Turkey. Yalova has a coast-line of 105 km. on the Marmara Sea. The first settlement in the region dates back to the Prehistoric Period, in around 3000 BC. The Hittites ruled the region in 2000s BC, followed by the Phrygians in 1200 BC. The region was under Kimmer's rule in around 700 BC and then there was the hegemony of Bithynians. The region was connected to Rome in 74 BC. Following the division of the Roman Empire in 395, the region of Yalova remained under the sovereignty of the Bizantine Empire. In 1302, Yalova and its environs were incorporated into the territory of the Ottoman Empire. In general, it is assumed that the name of "Yalova" comes from "Yalak Ova", "Yalakabad" or "Yalıova". Yalıova means "coast plain" which is similar to "Yalos / Yalakos" in Greek. During the Republican Period in 1930, upon the request of Atatürk, Yalova became a town of Istanbul and then in June 6, 1995 the 77th province of Turkey. Atatürk in his last years lived in Yalova and owned three mansions here. In one of his speeches he said "Yalova is my city". Let's now enjoy some pictures General views of Yalova This Kiosk was moved a few meters beside upon Ataturk's order to avoid cutting a growing tree which you can see in the picture Ataturk Kiosk Road to Yalova SPA Views from Yalova SPA Armutlu Cinarcik Karaca Arboreteum Kurtkoy Sugören village Seras ( Greenhouses ) Bye...

October 21st, 2005, 05:03 PM	#5
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October 21st, 2005, 05:33 PM	#6
Allan Strength and Honour Join Date: May 2004 Location: Istanbul/Waterloo Posts: 2,351	Joya this is a wonderful thread. I haven't been to Yalova before, but i always wanted. Looks like it is well-worth a visit. Thanx for the pictures. Keep them coming! __________________ Veritas Omnia Vincit "The greatest way to live with honour in this world is to be what we pretend to be." (Socrates)

November 17th, 2005, 01:14 AM	#11
System_Halted Ouch, ouch, ouch! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ankara Posts: 9,095	I had stayed several times in a beatiful summer site called Aydinkent in Yalova when I was a kid. Then it got big damage in the earthquake, and they demolished it later. I had nice memories over there. __________________ .. Architects have unique dreams. Fortunately, engineers have unique solutions... ;) SSC : Turkey Forum My City: ANKARA THE CAPITAL of TURKEY My Photos: NORTHERN CYPRUS \| BEYPAZARI - The Real Anatolia \| My Weekend in ISTANBUL

November 17th, 2005, 01:19 AM	#12
System_Halted Ouch, ouch, ouch! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ankara Posts: 9,095	I think this thread should be placed in the main Turkey forum. __________________ .. Architects have unique dreams. Fortunately, engineers have unique solutions... ;) SSC : Turkey Forum My City: ANKARA THE CAPITAL of TURKEY My Photos: NORTHERN CYPRUS \| BEYPAZARI - The Real Anatolia \| My Weekend in ISTANBUL

October 21st, 2005, 01:36 PM	#2
DeCoNs BANNED Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milan Posts: 2,303	thanx joya, very nice pics

October 21st, 2005, 01:47 PM	#3
Joya Live from Bursa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Turkey Posts: 4,663	You're welcome DeCons, not a big deal. I was just testing my brand new heli over the city.

October 21st, 2005, 01:55 PM	#4
DeCoNs BANNED Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milan Posts: 2,303	cool! then fly here, for an espresso

November 15th, 2005, 10:29 PM	#7
cosmos BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Thessaloniki Posts: 147	Nice pics! I have been in Yalova one month ago arriving by ferry from Pendik travelling to Bursa. My question is, how the town got over the devastation of the 1999 earthquake? As i remember there was a severe damage of the coastline due to a small tsunami and also massive collapse of buildings. I suppose the pics are after the earthquake, you don't realize there was such a big devastation.

November 15th, 2005, 11:57 PM	#8
Shodan BANNED Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 357	Wow, the city is so very tidy. Awesome pics.

November 16th, 2005, 12:56 AM	#9
Ozcan BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,169	I like Yalova, I've been there several times in the past.

November 23rd, 2005, 11:47 PM	#14
*meow* Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,154	as you can see there is a complex rght beside it (on the right) it seems like a state institution, and most probably t's the army's in Turkey best and most valuable landsbelong to the army __________________ Success is just like being pregnant. Everybody congratulates you but nobody knows how many times you were fucked.

November 24th, 2005, 02:59 AM	#15
urbane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Offenbach a.M. Posts: 1,528	^ Is the Turkish Army dedicated to agriculture ? Maybe they grow some nice tomatoes __________________ My latest threads: Palermo, Sicily Vaduz, Liechtenstein Ribeirão da Ilha, Brasil My hometown: Trieste photo thread BRASIL photos: Curitiba (PR) Maringá (PR) Londrina (PR) Iguaçú/Iguazú waterfalls & tri-border Bombinhas & Porto Belo (SC)

November 24th, 2005, 11:49 PM	#16
Gordion The great Anatolian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LONDON-ISTANBUL Posts: 1,857	Wow! i was surprise, Yalova is beautiful

November 25th, 2005, 11:37 PM	#17
Skaros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 965	Bravo Joya!! Very nice pics!! I did not know this beautiful region , it is a nice surprise all the time for me to see new beautiful places in the turkish forum! (and i tell to friends also about them ) __________________ "Τας δε αρετάς λαμβάνομεν ενεργήσαντες πρότερον , ώσπερ και επί των άλλων τεχνών" ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ Ηθ. Νικ. 1103 α 20-35

February 17th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#19
*meow* Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,154	let's recall this thread. ad a late answer it's some kindof agricultural institute, i can't remember the name __________________ Success is just like being pregnant. Everybody congratulates you but nobody knows how many times you were fucked.

February 28th, 2006, 03:45 AM	#20
ofelas Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Beautiful, and excellent photography as well

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