Whether you
are an art and history buff, an archaeology nut or a
nature lover, enjoy browsing through markets or going
diving, the different regions of Turkey offer endless
possibilities all year round. Each area has its own
personality, history, landscape and even cuisine, and with
so much on offer to visitors it is not surprising that one
trip to Turkey is never enough.
Surrounded by four different
seas, Turkey is a beach paradise with over 8000 km of
sunny strips of sand. It also has an abundance of plant
and wildlife species that can be enjoyed while camping or
trekking in the many national parks which are dotted
around the country.
Home to more than 20
different fascinating civilisations, Turkey has a 10,000
year-old heritage, much of which is still being uncovered.
Its rich history is very much part of the present, with
temples, ancient theatres, churches, mosques, tombs,
statues of gods, palaces and fortresses, and of course the
many detailed and fascination museums which bring the past
to life.
And of course in cities
like Istanbul, there is a modern, lively ambience of
contemporary society living alongside tradition, where art
and music can be enjoyed whether it belongs to today or
yesteryear.
The
Mediterranean
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Aegean
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Beginning
from the south of splendid Toros Mountains lies the
Mediterranean coast with beautiful sceneries, sandy
beaches, secluded coves, tranquil ruin places and
attractive holiday facilities... |
It
will be out of exaggeration to depict Anatolia
presenting its utmost spectacles to Agean coasts. As
to Heredot's statement "Embracing the most beautiful
sky and mildest climate of the world" gulfs and
peninsulas, coves and golden beaches line up one after
the other among the Agean coast... |
The
Black Sea Region
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Central
Anatolian Region
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Coasts
curling besides mountains covered with very green
forests, valleys and plains. Fields of tea, hazelnut,
tobacco and corn, highway parallel to narrow
coastline, coves,villages and beaches... |
Being
at the center of Turkey, Central Anatolian Region
embodies assorted beauties.Having been witness to the
transitions of important civilizations, today the
region is the political center of Turkey. |
East
and Southeast Anatolia
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Marmara
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With
its high mountain ranges, valleys, plains and
lakes,streams and riverbeds integrated with colors of
purple, brown, grey, yellow and red ,and adorned with
the unique architectural samples of Turkish culture,
East and Southeast Anatolian Region bring to the sight
pleasurable panoramic views... |
Hills
of various sizes,fields of sunflowers and vineyards as
far as the eye can see. And Trakya constituting the
European side of Turkey.The region separated from
Anatolia by Bosphorus, The Sea of Marmara and the
Dardanelles. A traveller from Europe on his/her
arrival to Edirne first encounters the masterpiece of
Mimar Sinan, Selimiye Mosque.This province boasts to
have the most authentic works of Ottoman architecture. |
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