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about Turkey , Turkey is such an extraordinary country, culture, history and where literally "East meets West" .... A country where people form different cultures, ethnic backgrounds and religions come together. A geography, as ancient as the human culture. Turkey is a paradise of sea, sun and mountains, at the same time offering the visitors the pleasure of historical treasures of unique ancient places.

Turkey has a amazing past and is a land full of historic treasures. Each area has its own personality, landscape, history and even cuisine, and with so much on offer to visitors it is not surprising that one trip to Turkey is never enough.There are more than 300 natural and 130 artificial lakes, and almost %35 of its lands covered by mountains and forests, several rivers cutting the beaches to reach the seas makes the country even more attractive.

Turkey is located at a point where the three continents making up the old world. Asia, Africa and Europe are closest to each other, and straddles the point where Europe and Asia meet. Because of geographical location, Turkey has always been important throughout history and is the birth place of many great civilizations. Surrounded by four different seas, the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south, the Aegean Sea in the west and in the northwest an internal sea, the Sea of Marmara. This lies between the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, important waterways that connect the Black Sea with the rest of the world. Turkey is a beach paradise with over 8000 km of sunny strips of sand. It also has an abundance of plant and wildlife species that can be enjoyed while camping or trekking in the many national parks which are dotted around the country. While Black Sea dazzles your eyes with thousands of different green tones.

places worth seeing, There are a lot off reason for visiting in Turkey. From April to October, most parts of Turkey have an ideal climate providing perfect conditions which a visitor can enjoy the comfort of sandy beaches and also the unique atmosphere of Ancient Cities. It is doubtless that just one visit will not be enough, one will want to come back time after time as the extraordinary places and tastes are discovered. Turkey, exotic, colorful, many-faceted, romantic, ever-old and ever-new, is the gateway and the key to the fabled East. What words can describe Turkey. You would search in vain for a country where the history and culture is as impressive as Turkey. The civilizations of the world have left their own distinct marks on these lands. There are many fantastic regions in Turkey. Turkey is full of intact remains from the Hittites, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. They have all had their capitals on this soil. When you start an expedition to the countryside, or just leave cities for a couple of hours, you will notice a handsome difference in scenery.

Visit the great city of Istanbul, the underground cave cities of Cappadocia, charming seaside Antalya, the white mineral pools of Pamukkale, the impressive ruins of Aphrodisias, Ephesus and Kekova Island, and the turquoise waters and yacht harbors of Bodrum. Begin in Istanbul and stay at the hotel, a centrally located building. There is a modern, lively ambience of contemporary society living alongside tradition, where art and music can be enjoyed whether it belongs to today or yesteryear. During flexible touring with your guide, visit sights such as the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the beautiful tiles in its Harem, ancient underground cisterns, and Istanbul's Spice Market. Take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway separating old Istanbul from new, Europe from Asia. During free time, shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the Grand Bazaar.

how to get Turkey , Most international airlines have regular flights from all major cities of the world to Turkey's international airports. Apart from numerous cruises in the Mediterranean, several foreign shipping companies have regular services to the ports of Istanbul, Dikili, Izmir, Cesme, Alanya, Mersin, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Iskenderun, Trabzon and Samsun

places worth seeing from Turkey

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