Fun and festivities in Turkey - celebrations, festivals and cultural events

It took centuries to form the national cuisine of Turkey. For more than 500 years, the Ottoman Empire was involved in different wars that expanded its …
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The peculiarities of the national character, traditions, and customs in Turkey formed more than six centuries ago. This is the time when the Ottoman …
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For the majority of people, Turkey is a synonym of endless beaches and quite inexpensive but quality vacations. This is true, but this is also a …
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Turkey is famous for its fantastic resorts and beaches, but the country can offer much interesting to fans of active recreation. Not far from Bursa, …
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Uniques spots of Turkey
Kayakoy
From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
A few years ago, a museum dedicated to tragic history has been opened in Karakoy. Every year, this deserted place is visited by more and more tourists. Before the city was deserted, there have been about 3 000 homes. There have been pharmacies, plenty of shops, and … Read all
Valley of Thousand and One Tales
From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”
The latter is one of the most interesting and visited. There you can see hundreds of stone tents that are so reminiscent of illustrations for the Oriental fairy tale. The history of the unique landscape is very amazing; it goes back more than 70 million years ago. In those days, the modern district of Cappadocia was … Read all

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Attractions and entertainment in top cities of Turkey
Istanbul never ceases to attract fans of nightlife. Here you will find clubs and discos for every taste. Reina club is considered a popular holiday destination. Besides a dance floor area here work several restaurants. The dance floor of the club is equipped on the roof of the building, so visitors can fully enjoy the panoramic views of the city. The opening of Babylon nightclub took place in 1989. The club has immediately become a favorite place of rest among jazz fans. During its long history … Read more

Antalya is a paradise for shoppers. It’s really hard to find such a large number of interesting shops and shopping centers in any other city of the country. Some shops offer visitors to purchase best Turkish coffee, while the others sell interesting souvenirs, cosmetics and perfumes. The number of jewelry boutiques, clothing and footwear shops is even hard to calculate. The majority of most famous shops are located on Ataturk Street. Here you will also find several restaurants and kebab … Read more

The famous Club Bull Bar is located near Kadir's Treehouse Hotel. The club is characterized by exotic and romantic atmosphere. There is a large fire right in the center of the dance floor, and all guests dance around it. There is no dress code in this club, so visitors can easily choose an outfit that fits their own taste and mood. Lunar Park is the location of Club Aura, which welcomes guests during the warm season. This is the place where you can enjoy energetic open-air discos. As a big part … Read more

Incekum is known as the most popular beach of the city. The length of the beach estimates more than a mile. It is perfectly suitable for family recreation, sports and entertainment. Beach area of the resort is divided into two parts – an east part and a west one. The latter one is sometimes called Cleopatra's beach. Tourists with children are recommended to go sunbathing to the eastern beach, which is calmer and shallower. Cleopatra's Beach will be liked by fans of sports entertainments. At … Read more

The great water park, Aqua Fantasy Land, works in the town. It is very popular among tourists, who are staying on holiday with their families. The youngest visitors will enjoy the colorful playground, the older children will be able to try out the roller coaster and amazing rides, and adults could relax on the beautiful terrace by the pool or enjoy a cocktail at the bar. Adaland water park also offers a lot of interesting entertainment scenarios; relaxing pastime there takes visitors away from … Read more

No less attractive is the Calis Beach, in which there are both sandy and rocky areas. The water is always warm there, and the sea is very calm and soothing, so the beach is especially in demand among families with children. On the beach there is a mud bath and a modern spa, a variety of sports fields and eating places. One of the most popular and recognizable objects in Fethiye is a beautiful Butterfly Valley. It is a pristine reserve area with an abundance of exotic plants and waterfalls. … Read more

Fans of energetic dances and parties until dawn simply have to visit Club Bianca Beach, which is located in the territory of one of the city's beaches. The music doesn’t stop here until early in the morning, and visitors enjoy cheerful and serene atmosphere of this club, try delicious meals and various cocktails. Campanella definitely stands out from the numerous bars of Bodrum. In addition to a rich selection of food and drinks that are typical for institutions of such level, this bar offers … Read more

Simply no description of the city is possible without mentioning its shops. Alsancak district is considered “the heart” of shopping of Izmir. Simply each building here houses a shopping pavilion or craft shop, an antiques shop or cozy restaurant. Connoisseurs of designer clothes and people who wish to bring national jewelry and best souvenirs from their trip to Izmir will certainly find everything they need here. Dantel Sokagı Street is the best place to purchase handmade lace, which has … Read more
