subject: Why to choose Turkey [print this page] Why to choose Turkey Why to choose Turkey
Turkey is located in southeast Europe and southwest Asia, is a country that lies on two continents. Ankara is the capital of Turkey. This is a country that we find many plateaus, mountains, Black Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea and an amazing history. These are just a few reasons, for you, to visit Turkey.
Istambul is the largest city of Turkey, is the only city in the world which lies on the shores of two continents. The most important tourist attractions in Instambul are:
Topkapi Palace - residence of sultans was between 1465-1853. Palace includes several buildings that are on the shore of the Bosphorus. This place also includes a garden of sultans.
Blue Mosque - built between 1609-1616 for sultan Ahmet I. Inside the building are historic Arab elements, and the walls are painted.
Dolmabahe Palace - inside the palace is one of the largest chandeliers in the world, weighing 4 tonnes. This palace find: furniture encrusted with ivory, valuable paintings, collections of arms and armor, jewelry.
Ankara is the capital of Turkey, and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Has several universities, the National Library, the Archaeological Museum, Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Mustafa Kemal Atatrk mausoleum is also located in Ankara.
Also, in Turkey, are located several ancient cities in Europe. A good example would be the Troy city. This city was the reason the Trojan War described by Homer. Long time, this town was considered a legend, then archaeologists have discovered its foundations, and became a tourist attraction.
Being a country surrounded by sea, it is clear that tourist resorts, are major point in Turkey. The most beautiful resorts are Marmaris and Kemer, these are cities on the Mediterranean shore. Every year in summer, these places are invaded by tourists from around the world. It's true, they have reason to come here, there are many hotels and the Mediterranean is a wonderful landscape. These resorts are located near the cities of Izmir and Ankara and tourists can even choose to come by plane, there are more races in these directions. Every day the beaches are full, and tourists can go on trips at sea, even to Rhodes Island.
North of the Taurus mountains, there is another unique place in the world, it is called "Cotton Castle", here limestone waters rise to the surface at a temperature 35 degrees Celsius white-yellow stalactites. Another tourist attraction is the ruins of Hierapolis city that was built in 190 BC.
