Turkey is unusual in that it is a fusion of East and West. One part is in Europe and partly in Asia, and the two sections extending through the Bosporus, a body of water by dividing by the Sea of ​​Marmara to the Black Sea. This merger is reflected in its culture and way of life, at least in Istanbul and the coastal regions.

Most visitors to the Country Festival in the coastal regions, famous for its beautiful beaches and clear blue sea, but a visit to the beautiful city of many Istanbul. This city has some amazing places to visit, including Hagia Sophia, originally a church and a mosque and now a museum and a masterpiece of Christianity and Islam. The Blue Mosque is another must see, with its beautiful blue tiles. On summer evenings there is a light show and the historical narrative in the park of the Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace with its harem, treasury and views of the Bosphorus, which was once the residence of the Sultan not to be missed.

But in Istanbul, so amazing, it is not the only place in Turkey to visit. It also has the top holiday destinations such as Olu Deniz, Altinkum and Bodrum, rich culture and wonderful places of historical interest.

The coastal cities of Turkey are very popular holiday destinations, and it is not surprising that most of the beaches with golden sand and blue sea. In addition, there is still much to do, from water parks, water sports and safaris into the cart. Olu Deniz has its famous Blue Lagoon and Altinkum is the temple of Apollo, and honored the beach of Patara, while spectacular enough, where sea turtles lay their eggs.

Due to Turkey’s turbulent past, it is a repository for many historical sites from many different cultures. Some of the most obvious are those of the Roman Empire, and the chief of these is Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Library of Celsus. Other Pergamum, Sardis and Aspendos.

Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) should also be considered. The white terraces were of minerals from the water of 17 hot springs, which to this day, and where visitors can go into the water, formed by the wonders of the place of experience.

Turkey is full of amazing places and Göreme in Cappadocia is certainly one of them. The rock formations called “fairy chimneys” are a very unusual show!

Of course there are areas to watch in Turkey as tourists rarely, especially in the east. However, some have it as far as Konya, about 247 km south of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Konya is a conservative and religious town is home to the famous whirling dervishes.

The other activities like most people on vacation are shopping, and Turkey is a place to do it: From the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul to village markets you can shop till you drop!

When you finally take a break from swimming, sightseeing and shopping, why not in a small coffee bar for a beer or a glass of Efes Turkish tea to relax and reflect on a good day to stop?

So from this introductory course is to say that Turkey has much to offer, and certainly something for everyone. Turkey is a huge country and it is impossible for even a fraction of it during a visit to see a very good reason, again and again is!

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