Turkey Attractions Istanbul Sightseeing Anatolia Trip Advisor<<>> Go Turkey Istanbul Attractions are many and varied in a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes. It is divided into the regions of Aegean, Black Sea, East - Central - South East Anatolia, Mediterranean and Marmara. It has an ideal climate, diverse terrain and is a land full of historic treasures and archaeological sites. And has become one of the world's most popular tourism destinations. For over ten thousand years it has been one of civilisations major crossroads spanning the two continents of Asia and Europe. The country is more than Istanbul. Bordered by three different seas its coast has beautiful beaches, bays and coves. With charming ports and islands waiting to be discovered. Its mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers and waterfalls are ideal for hikers and outdoor sports. Rich with healing hot springs and medicinal there are many retreats for recuperation and relaxation. Turkey attractions are many and varied with a huge amount of historical and archaeological sites scattered across its land not only in Istanbul.
Turkey sightseeing attractions would include the historical areas of Istanbul, the ancient city of Troy where the Trojan wars took place, the ruins of the fabled city of Pergamum and the great theatre of ancient Ephesus.
The legacies of the Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Christian apostles, Byzantines and Ottoman Turks are found in Istanbul and are scattered throughout the country.
There are said to be eight hundred and seventy eight cultural and natural heritage sites or attractions to visit so
a good Istanbul - Turkey guidebook is essential for your visit.
It has an extraordinary landscape of strange rock formations, which is full of cave dwellings. Once a refuge for the early Christians who were fleeing persecution. There are an estimated three thousand rock churches in this region.
Another is the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale, which means 'cotton castle' and is one of the country's most impressive natural wonders. Hard, white mineral deposits in the natural spring water, which from a distance resemble snow, runs down a 200 metres high cliff and congregates in warm terraced pools. These thermal waters led to the founding of the spa town of Hierapolis at the end of the 2nd century BC by the dynasty of the Attalids, the kings of Pergamon. The remains include the ancient ruins of the baths, temples, the well-preserved theatre, and the largest necropolis or graveyard in Turkey Anatolia containing over 1200 tombs. This is one of the more popular attractions.
If you love beaches then the Turkish Riviera on the Mediterranean coast will appeal with magnificent golden sandy beaches.
No visit to Turkey would be complete without a visit to Istanbul. Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. Istanbul formally called Constantinople, is the largest city in the country and is full of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman palaces, mosques, churches, monasteries, monuments, walls and ruins. Istanbul and sightseeing is a matter of making choices as to what to see and when. One of the most famous Istanbul monuments to visit is the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles. Istanbul also has the largest and oldest palace in the world, the Topkapi. This was the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire and is worth a visit. Then there is the Hagia Sophia built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world.
A visit to the fourteenth century, Istanbul Grand Bazaar one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops, is not to be missed. This Istanbul bazaar is specially known for its jewellery, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.
Go Turkey trip advisor recommends Istanbul and the whole country for culture and for fun.
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