Lycian Way – Mustafa Kiziltas (Lyum 2011 first place)
“I’ve been first for two years in this marathon in whichathletes from around the world compete. The Lycian Way combines rich historywith magnificent natural beauty and is one of the world’s finest trails for anultramarathon. Turkey’s second ultramarathon is going to be run in Cappadociathe summer of 2012. ”
Birmingham, at the heart of the uk with a population of overone million, is a destination of limitless opportunity, offering visitors aneclectic mix of things to do.
Vibrancy and excitement
The city oozes style, culture and charm and attracts over 32million people a year with its level of vibrancy and excitement. Whether it isheritage, culture, food, shopping or sport, there’s plenty of choice to keepyou entertained in Birmingham. Birmingham’s early history as a city dates backto the early 12th century when Peter de Birmingham, holder of the manor, gainedthe right to hold a weekly market. Once famous as a ‘city of a thousandtrades’, Birmingham is renowned for its pioneering past and was a world leaderin the production of jewelry, pens, guns, buttons and buckles.
Lycian Way – This exciting history has left visitors to Birmingham with anumber of outstanding heritage attractions to discover, explore and enjoy,including great old vehicles and machines at Thinktank Birmingham ScienceMuseum, the Motor Heritage Centre and Coventry Transport Museum.
The Jacobeansplendour of Aston Hall, the delightfully restored timber-framed farmhouseBlakesley Hall and the magical Sarehole Mill in Hall Green, which formed the inspirationfor JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’, are all well worth a visit, and theBlack Country Living Museum creates a tribute to the people that once lived inthe heart of industrial Britain.
Lycian Way – Birmingham’s flagship National Sea Life centeroffers a spectacular undersea voyage and is located alongside the city’sbeautiful and historic canals. Birmingham promises you a shopping experiencesecond to none. From clothing to jewelry, the world’s leading brands and shopsoffer a rich array of products to suit your taste.
