Destinations in Turkey: Travel Guide

'East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet…' – it is a quote from one of the poems by R. Kipling. But there is one place on the Earth, where this proverb doesn't work. This place, where East and West not only meet, but peacefully live together, I mean Istanbul, lying just on boundary of Europe and Asia. Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the world. It can...
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Advantageous geographical location of the city has made it the warmest and the most picturesque resort in Turkey. Just like any old city, Antalya offers not only magnificent beaches, but also a wide choice of excursion routes. One of the most attractive and frequently visited places in this city is the Archeology Museum, which was opened in 1972. The halls of this museum contain precious finds...
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Ankara is not just a capital of Turkey, but also a popular resort city that attracts travellers by its unforgettable architectural sights, modern entertainment centers and well-developed infrastructure. This city was mentioned for the first time in the 7th century. Ankara was initially called Ansira and was quite a famous trading center located on the crossroads of important routes connecting...
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Alanya is a picturesque town located nearby Taurus Mountains and surrounded by lemon and orange gardens. Besides first class beaches the resort offers to its guests wide choice of excursion programs, multiple shops and restaurants, discos and bars. Alanya was founded in the 4th century. Today only one sight reminds of those times – a piece of an ancient Byzantine wall. Many centuries ago the...
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Kudasasi is a Turkish resort located on the shore of Aegean Sea around 90 kilometers south of Izmir. The town is surrounded by popular antique monuments. Among which are such famous ancient towns as Ephesus, Priene, Didim и Miletors. You can also reach Samos Island that belongs to Greece from Kudasasi. The name of the resort can be translated as “Birds Island”. The town got this name...
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Beautiful beaches, picturesque hillsides, numerous historical and cultural attractions, excellent cuisine and largest selection of entertainments - all these factors make Fethiye one of the most popular resorts in Turkey. The resort’s piedmont area is rich in pine forests, which are perfect for walking and cycling. Here you will find amazing clean air and stunning looks of the city and the...
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Bodrum is located in the legendary place Halicarnassus that really can tell you a lot about history of this region. This town keeps enormous number of sights, both historian and cultural. We should mention that initially the symbol of this town was chosen the fortress of Saint Peter that was built in the times of knights who tried to protect the borders of their town. Today you won’t find any...
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Izmir is a large and famous cultural center and a beautiful resort. The city is located along the coastal line and so it is surrounded by water from one side and by high mountains with ancient forests from another one. There are many places of interest in the city as it has managed to preserve its historical look. You will also find numerous museums and theatres in Izmir, so besides tranquil rest...
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