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Turkey, the world’s largest open air
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At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a rich mosaic of cultures, blending history and legendary civilizations - TURKEY today is an exciting destination that offers modern amenities and an endless variety of diverse attractions for even the most sophisticated travelers.
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Istanbul
"There, God and human, nature and art are together, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see."
Lamartine's famous poetic line reveals his love for Istanbul, describing the embracing of two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe.
Istanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities, has many unique features.
It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive
empires - Christian and Islamic. Once
capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul still remains the
commercial, historical and
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cultural pulse of Turkey, and its
beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe,
mystical and earthly all co-exist here. Its variety is one of
Istanbul's greatest attractions; the ancient mosques, palaces,
museums, bazaars and the serene beauty of the Bosphorus reflect
its diverse history.
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Ephesus
The remarkable Greco-Roman archaeological site of Ancient Ephesus dating back to the 11th century B.C. It has been painstakingly excavated and restored and is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity.
Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. Ephesus has played significant roles during the date, in the early Christianity, as well. The prestige of Ephesus increased with the arrival of St. Paul, for spreading the Christianity to the Ephesians worshipping to Artemision.
St. Paul had also sent one of his most famous letters to the church in Ephesus.
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Additionally, St. John and Virgin Mary visited Ephesus and Virgin Mary settled down the Mount Bulbul, located close to Ephesus, around the years of 431 AD.
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Cappadocia
Cappadocian region is the place where nature and history come together most beautifully within the world. While geographic events are forming fairy chimneys, during the historical period, humans had carried the signs of thousand years old
civilizations with carving houses and churches within these earth pillars and decorating them with frisks. Traditional Cappadocian houses and dovecotes carved into stones are showing the uniqueness of the region.
These houses are constructed on the feet of the mountain via rocks or cut stones. Rock, which is the only construction material of the
region.
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Bodrum
Bodrum formerly Halicarnassus
(Turkish: Halikarnas) is a Turkish port town in Mugla Province, in
the southwestern Aegean Region of the country. It is located on
the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the
entry into the Gulf of Gokova, and it faces the Greek island of
Kos. Today, it is an international center of tourism and yachting.
The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times. The
Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World, was here. Bodrum Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 15th
century, overlooks the harbor and the International Marina.
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The castle grounds includes a Museum of
Underwater Archeology and hosts several cultural festivals
throughout the year.
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Antalya
Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya is also known as the Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbors, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city. With its palm-lined boulevard, internationally-acclaimed marina, and old castle with traditional architecture, all set amidst a modern
city is a major tourist center in Turkey.
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