Mustafa Kiziltas (Lyum 2011 first place)
“Ive 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` finest trails for anultramarathon. Turkey` 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.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` plenty of choice to keepyou entertained in Birmingham. Birmingham` 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 thousandtrade`, Birmingham is renowned for its pioneering past and was a world leaderin the production of jewelry, pens, guns, buttons and buckles.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` The Lord of the Ring`, 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.Birmingham` flagship National Sea Life centeroffers a spectacular undersea voyage and is located alongside the city`beautiful and historic canals. Birmingham promises you a shopping experiencesecond to none. From clothing to jewelry, the world` leading brands and shopsoffer a rich array of products to suit your taste.
Food for thought
Over the past decade Birmingham` food scene has seen thecity transform itself into the ultimate dining destination. Birmingham has over200 topranking restaurants in the city center, spanning 27 countries across theglobe, from Europe and the Far East to the Caribbean and the Americas.Birmingham has a hugely compelling and eclectic arts scene with world class andinspirational organizations and venues right across the cultural spectrum.The diverse range of galleries, concert venues, theaters andcinemas the city has to offer are second to none. Since opening over 100 yearsago, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is now home to more than half a millionartifacts. Renaissance masterpieces, 9,000-year- old Middle Eastern treasuresand the world` largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art are all on show here.Housed in one of Birmingham` finest Art Deco buildings, theBarber Institute of Fine Arts was designed by Robert Atkinson, one of Britain`leading architects of the 1920s and 30s. And it displays major works by Monet,Turner, van Gogh and Picasso, while Birmingham` Ikon Gallery, located in theneo-Gothic Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace, features exhibitions acrosstwo floors, spanning photography, painting and sculpture.
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