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Relief map of Turkey
Maps of major cities in Turkey
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Turkey
Extreme tourism in Turkey
Butterfly Valley
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
In Turkey, there is also a picturesque and unified beach for lovers of recreation in the tranquil atmosphere. In the surroundings of Oludeniz is the valley of the butterflies - the incredibly beautiful sand bay surrounded by the 350 meter high Babadag rocks. The tourists, who want to get to the isolated beach by land, must be on the way for almost a day. It is much easier to get to the coasts by boat. In the high season, a camping company is available to the beach guests. All those interested can spend a few days on this picturesque coast and enjoy the pure sea and the landscapes surrounding the beach. The camping is located in the tiny village of Faralia, which is located on the rocks, high above the beach. Apart from the campsites the beach equipment is offered to the tourists. The … Read all
Gobekli Tepe
From the series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
In Turkey, there is also a curious, mysterious monument - Göbekli Tepe rocky trip, whose name is literally translated as a 'bellied hill'. This most ancient monument is a temple complex built by one of the ancient civilizations. The scientists have been trying to establish the approximate age of the building for several years. And every time the research results are surprising. All examinations carried out so far show that the temple complex was built no later than the 9th millennium BC. Thus, the age of the voyage is more than 12,000 years. The monument is a complex of twenty concentric circles made up of huge stones. To fully appreciate the uniqueness of the structure, one has to take into account that in the 9th century, agriculture has begun to develop, according to the versions of … Read all
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Traditions and festivals in Turkey
Istanbul
In such metropolis as Istanbul, many festivals, celebrations, exhibitions, and cultural events are held annually. Every spring, a huge number of tourists come to Istanbul to celebrate one of the most beautiful holidays. Annually in April, here passes the well-known Istanbul Tulip Festival. According to the legend, happiness lives on the bottom of the tulip, therefore the Turks regard their favorite colors with great trepidation. Tulip is also a symbol of the country. During the Tulip Festival, … Read more 
Antalya
In May, the guests of the resort and local people will visit the Antalya Flower Festival. This event is considered one of the most colorful and impressive in Turkey. Local residents of Antalya plant extraordinary flowers with great love and every year they improve their skills. The annual Flower Festival is the real opportunity for them to show the miracles of gardening and demonstrate the achievements in flower breeding to numerous tourists. The festival is always held in May when Antalya turns … Read more
Ankara
Every spring in Ankara passes the International Music Festival where gather famous symphony orchestras and performers. The event starts in early April and lasts almost a month. The festival is popular with local people, tourists and amazes the number of participants-virtuosos. As far as the International Music Festival in Ankara has a lot of fans, so it's better to book a ticket for concerts in advance. Organizers do their best to please the preferences of people of all ages and invent something … Read more
Alanya
Alanya is a picturesque cozy town, located at the bottom of the Taurus Mountains. Surrounded by lemon and orange gardens, the city is beautiful at any time of the year. This is facilitated not only by nature, sunny weather, the sea, and culture but also by numerous traditional holidays. Turkish people celebrate all the religious holidays according to the Muslim calendar. Moreover, local people possess a positive attitude towards tourists celebrating religious events with them. But there are also … Read more
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a beautiful old city with its interesting features and traditions. Its name can be literally translated as "Bird Island", pigeons have been its main symbol for hundreds of years. They settled the picturesque island many years ago, mother nature itself created ideal conditions for these birds here. For local residents, they have become a kind of symbol. In contrast to many modern cities, no measures are taken here to reduce their population. On the contrary, locals take care of … Read more
Bodrum
In early September, in Bodrum you can hear jazz riffs - it's time for the International Jazz Music Festival. The venue is a fortress bearing the name of the city, as well as shopping malls. Moreover, jazz musicians delight visitors just in the sea, playing their favorite music on boats. The next important local event is the International Baroque Music Festival, which traditionally takes place in the Antique Theater. In addition to the music program, the audience will enjoy fantastic scenery, … Read more
Izmir
Izmir is the city that, according to a legend, was the birthplace of famous ancient Greek writer Homer. Nowadays, this city is an amazing example of mixing modern trends and centuries-old traditions. Izmir has always been a multinational city because it was located on a crossing of important trade routes. Naturally, this has made an impact on the national character of local people. Locals are hospitable and ready to help in a minute of need. Politeness, good nature, patience – these are … Read more
Marmaris
Another national feature of the local people is their love for bright holidays. This is confirmed by the fact that the resort city hosts colourful events throughout the year, during this period of time Marmaris is visited by hundreds of fans of event tourism. The end of April is the time of the world-famous Turkey Maritime Festival, where visitors have the opportunity to see hundreds of beautiful ships from all over the world. Moreover, you should definitely book a thematic tour with diving, … Read more
