Tourists the world over who have been to Turkey all come to an agreement that this country ranks among the most attractive locations. To note is that this country was once at the core of one of the most ancient of empires that lasted into our days and the state that is left is still brimming with the fresh progress, vitality and life.
Most visitors to the country holiday in the coastal regions which are famous for their beautiful beaches and crystal clear blue seas, but many visit the wonderful city of Istanbul. This city has some amazing places to visit including Hagia Sophia, which was first a church, then a mosque and now a museum and a masterpiece of both Christianity and Islam. The Blue Mosque is another must see, with its wonderful blue tiles. On summer evenings there is a light show and historical narrative in the grounds of the Blue Mosque. The Topkapi Palace with its harem, treasury and fabulous view over the Bosphorus, and which was once the home of the Sultan, should not be missed.
If you had taken your holidays to Turkey more than two and a half thousand years ago, you could have see one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" here, because this is the location of the Temple of Artemis, a symmetrical edifice with a triangular roof and pillars that could have been eighteen metres high. Although this wonder has been lost to time, you can see a miniature reconstruction of the temple in Istanbul's Miniature Park.
The breathtaking geological formations and fairy chimneys of Cappdocia will also be sure to interest you when you get a cheap flight to Turkey to enjoy a cultural holiday. This world heritage UNESCO marked site will also be certainly captivate you.
Because of Turkey's chequered past, it is a repository for many historic sites from several different civilizations. Some of the most obvious are those from the Roman Empire, and chief among these is Ephesus, which features the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world) and the Library of Celsus. Others are Pergamon, Sardis, and Aspendos. Pamukkale (cotton castle) has to be seen too. Its white terraces were formed by minerals from the waters of 17 hot springs which still flow today, and where visitors can go into the water to experience the Holidays in Istanbul Turkey.
Most visitors to the country holiday in the coastal regions which are famous for their beautiful beaches and crystal clear blue seas, but many visit the wonderful city of Istanbul. This city has some amazing places to visit including Hagia Sophia, which was first a church, then a mosque and now a museum and a masterpiece of both Christianity and Islam. The Blue Mosque is another must see, with its wonderful blue tiles. On summer evenings there is a light show and historical narrative in the grounds of the Blue Mosque. The Topkapi Palace with its harem, treasury and fabulous view over the Bosphorus, and which was once the home of the Sultan, should not be missed.
If you had taken your holidays to Turkey more than two and a half thousand years ago, you could have see one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" here, because this is the location of the Temple of Artemis, a symmetrical edifice with a triangular roof and pillars that could have been eighteen metres high. Although this wonder has been lost to time, you can see a miniature reconstruction of the temple in Istanbul's Miniature Park.
The breathtaking geological formations and fairy chimneys of Cappdocia will also be sure to interest you when you get a cheap flight to Turkey to enjoy a cultural holiday. This world heritage UNESCO marked site will also be certainly captivate you.
Because of Turkey's chequered past, it is a repository for many historic sites from several different civilizations. Some of the most obvious are those from the Roman Empire, and chief among these is Ephesus, which features the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world) and the Library of Celsus. Others are Pergamon, Sardis, and Aspendos. Pamukkale (cotton castle) has to be seen too. Its white terraces were formed by minerals from the waters of 17 hot springs which still flow today, and where visitors can go into the water to experience the Holidays in Istanbul Turkey.
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