Attractions of Turkey
Turkey is the most European country in Asia and the most Asian country in Europe. Here on a relatively small territory the ways of the richest cultures and civilizations were crossed. As a result the are historical monuments of different ages on a territory of this country. Of course, these Turkish attractions are the reason of the tourist flow.
Turkey is really rich in attractions and we will tell you at least about some of Turkish sights.
The Cathedral of St. Sophia, or as it is known today – Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, Turkey, was built in honor of Emperor Justinian. Without doubt, the cathedral is one of the most prominent masterpieces of Byzantine architecture and a symbol of the "Golden Age" of the Byzantine Empire.
Read moreAfter the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, the main Muslim temple of the Ottoman Empire was represented for many years by the grand Orthodox church of Hagia Sophia converted to a mosque. Only in the beginning of XVII century upon Sultan Ahmed's I order the Mosque was built that could compete by its stateness with the temple of the Byzantine emperors.
Read moreThe Topkapi Palace is one of the most significant tourist attractions of Istanbul and one of the most visited museums of Turkey. For over 400 years this palace served as government headquarters of the Ottoman Empire, one of the three largest empires in the world's history.
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Read moreThe Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is one of the biggest covered markets of the world. It is a wide assemblage of 2600 shops (according to the last estimates), 24 private hotels and marketplaces, 65 streets, 2 covered markets, restaurants, mosques, fountains, and snack-bars.
Read morePamukkale – the name of a rather small village in Turkey, a five hour drive from Antalya. The village became famous due to a unique natural phenomenon that is observed nearby. For hundreds and thousands of years a hot spring was pouring calcium rich mineral water over the local mountain rocks. When the water cooled down and evaporated, bright white shining cascades were formed in the shape of waves, as if melting down from the rock's surface.
Read moreThe ancient city of Hierapolis is located on a natural 200 meter terrace formed from limestone sediments, among the most amazing mineral springs and hardened limestone waterfalls. The city was founded in 190 B.C. by King of Pergamum, Eumenes II, to serve as a resort with mineral waters and probably was named in honor of the king's wife – Hiera.
Read moreThere is a special place in the region of the resort city Kemer – a mountain with a unique natural phenomenon. The uniqueness of the Yanartas mountain, also known as the mountain of Chimera, is in the fact that its top is almost always crowned with tongues of flame.
Read moreAspendos and Perge were founded after the Trojan War. At first Aspendos was a part of Lycia and later became a part of Pamphylia. The city, founded in the beginning of VII century BC, in some historical periods was under the domination of Persia, Antic Delos Marine Union, Macedonia, Byzantium, Seljuk and Ottoman Empires.
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