The voyage to taste nature’s bliss:This time it’s Turkey!!!
Turkey is one of the leading countries for the tourists as a prime holiday destination. The Eurasian country offers a promising trip to fill one’s memories with its rich historical legacy, diverse cultural heritage, beautiful coastlines, magnificent skyscrapers and mouthwatering cuisines. Bordering Europe at one end while lying mostly in Asia, the visit to Turkey will let you have a transcontinental experience. We have overviewed the most notable and must visit places to explore in Turkey here.
Ankara
The capital of Turkey, Ankara, is a modern city which is home to government buildings, businesses centers,foreign embassies and universities. Ankara is situated in the center of the country which features a significant transportation center, connecting travelers to other major parts of Turkey. The city offers a lively atmosphere of arts and culture with a large number of of galleries, the most famous of which is the Museum of historic Anatolian Civilizations.
Istanbul
Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey once served as the capital of Ottoman Empire. The historically prominent city is stretched across the strait of Bosphorus which connects Asia and Europe. The city’s lively atmosphere is marked with historic monuments, cultural sites, huge beautiful buildings, extravagant shopping plazas, sumptuous restaurants and exotic nightlife. The old part of Istanbul has the most stunning architecture from the Ottoman era which include Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Bodrum
Bodrum is situated in the southern Aegean region of Turkey. Its charming remains of old architecture, stunning shorelines and cliff-top resorts draw in tourists from all over the globe. A visit to Bodrum would not be completed without visiting the Castle of Saint Peter, also called as Bodrum Castle which was constructed in 1402 by the Knights Hospitaller. The Bodrum Castle currently serves as a historical museum. On the eastern side, visitors will discover an excellent shoreline bordering the shining blue water. Plenty of cafes, bars and clubs lie next to the shore. The western side of town consists of the marina, restaurants and shopping centers.
Antalya
Antalya is a huge, dynamic city settled along the breathtaking Turkish Riviera on the Mediterranean coast which invites sightseers, tourists and foreign visitors with various resorts, lodges, bars and eateries It’s marvelous view outlines the city with gorgeous shorelines and lavish green mountains lined with old ruins. Antalya offers something for tourist of every sort, from swimming and cruising to mountain climbing, touring and family fun. A walk around the the Ancient Quarter, Kaleici offers a step back into the city’s antiquated past with sights of the ancient city walls, Roman doors, maze-like boulevards and notable structures which include the Clock Tower.
Side
Side is a beautiful town containing ancient ruins and modern resorts side by side with white sandy beaches. It has a major harbour in old Pamphylia which was invaded by Alexander the Great during 4th century BC. Due to its location on a little peninsula, Side offers incredible sightseeing, nightlife and dining. The prime attraction of Side are the excavated ruins of a site from the Hellenistic and Roman era which include the remains of various sanctuaries and a huge amphitheater. The modern part of the city features lush green gardens and narrow streets along with many restaurants ranging from cafes and pizza shops to high end hotels offering a vast variety of cuisines.
Ephesus
Europe’s most classical city, Ephesus is an old location found in western part of Turkey bordering the Aegean Sea. During the 1st century BC, Ephesus was one of the biggest cities of the Roman Empire. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Temple of Artemis lies in Ephesus. The ruins of Ephesus are contained inside a huge archeological site and are well preserved, making it one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Turkey. The major attractions include the enormous Theater, the Sanctuary of Hadrian and the marvelous the Library of Celsus, a two-story building which was constructed to house more than 12,000 scrolls of arts and literature.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia, situated in Central Anatolia, is well known for its marvelous landscape of extraordinary formations which resemble cones, chimneys and pinnacles. Natural calamities such as massive erosions and historic volcanic eruptions have crafted these odd structural arrangements over the years. Thousands of years back, mankind included surprising structures to the Cappadocia’s landscape by carving out houses, churches and underground cities from the soft rocks. The Hittites are believed to begin with to carve out the underground tunnels, to save themselves from Persian and Greek invaders. Afterwards Christians looked for asylum in Cappadocia’s caves and tunnels. Nowadays, a few of the caves in the area have been transformed into hotels and restaurants which cater to travelers.