Top10places to visit in Turkey
افضل10اماكن للزيارة في تركيا
The article is in English and Arabicالمقال انجليزى وعربىWith cities steeped in history amazing beachesand a beautiful countryside a visit to Turkey promises an enchanted vacation. Diverse offerings such as the ancient ruinsof Ephesus to the luxury beach resorts along the Aegean Sea will enthrall and captivateeven the most jaded traveler Istanbul once the capital of the Byzantineand Ottoman Empires features prominently in most travel plans but there are many moregreat destinations Here s a look at the best places to visitin TurkeyNumber10 Pamukkale Pamukkale meaning cotton castle inTurkish is an unreal landscape in western Turkey famous for its white terraces The terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentaryrock deposited by water with a very high mineral content from the hot springs People have bathed in its pools for thousandsof years The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was builton top of the hot springs by the kings of PergamonThe ruins of the baths and other Greek monumentscan still be seen at the siteNumber9Mardin Perched on a strategic hilltop overlookingthe plains of Mesopotamia in southeastern Turkey Mardin is one of the oldest settlementsin the regionMardin is best known for its Old City of sandstonebuildings that cascade down the hill The maze of meandering streets in the OldCity leads visitors along terraced houses mosques churches and mansions Many boutique hotels, fashioned from the charmingold buildings have opened in recent yearsalong with a few upmarket hotelsNumber8KonyaOne of the oldest cities in the world, Konyaprospered as a capital city under the ruleof the Seljuk Dynasty in the 12th and 13thcenturies Today buildings from that era can still beadmired such as the Aladdin Mosque and the ruins of the Seljuk PalaceKonya was also the home of the Persian theologianand Sufi mystic Rumi. His mausoleum is a must see site in Konya. Rumi s followers founded an Order knownas the Whirling Dervishes due to their religious ceremonies in which they spin around and aroundon the left foot while wearing white billowing gownsNumber7Antalya Nestled along the beautiful Turkish Rivieraon the Mediterranean coastline Antalya is a vibrant city welcoming tourists with numerousresorts bars and restaurants Spectacular scenery frames the city with gorgeousbeaches and lush green mountains dotted with ancient ruinsFrom swimming and sailing to mountain climbingand sightseeing, Antalya offers something for everyone. A walk around the Old Quarter offers a stepback into the city s ancient past with views of the old city walls, Roman gates and maze likestreets Number6Edirne Once the capital of the Ottoman Empire Edirne s grand past is visible everywhere as fantastic old imperial buildings palaces and mosquesare scattered aroundThe Selimiye Mosque for instance is a must seein this delightful city and the Old Quarter is lovely to wander around. Due to its strategic location and its proximityto Greece and Bulgaria, Edirne has a European feel about it and there is lots of deliciouscuisine on offerA great time to visit is in summer when thetraditional oil wrestling festival takes place Number5Side A major port in ancient Greece and occupiedby Alexander the Great in the4th century BC Side today is a picturesque town of classicruins and modern day resorts overlooking sandy white beaches. Located on a small peninsula Side offersfantastic dining and nightlife Its star attraction is an excavated site ofancient Hellenistic and Roman ruins that include the remnants of a colossal amphitheater andvarious templesFeaturing narrow streets and attractive gardensthe charming town of Side offers many restaurants ranging from delis and pizza shops to upscaledining in a variety of cuisinesNumber4Bodrum Located in the southern Aegean region of TurkeyBodrum was once home to the Mausoleum one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldToday its intriguing ruins stunning beachesand cliff top resorts attract people from all over the world No visit to Bodrum would be complete withoutseeing Bodrum Castle Built from1402by the Knights of St Johnit now operates as a museum On Bodrum s eastern side, tourists willfind a beautiful beach overlooking brilliant blue water On the western side of town is the marina
shops and restaurantsNumber3Ephesus Europe s most complete classical metropolisEphesus is an ancient site located in Aegean Turkey By the 1st century BC Ephesus was one ofthe largest cities in all of the Roman Empireboasting one of the Seven Wonders of the AncientWorld the Temple of Artemis. The ruins of Ephesus are well preserved makingit one of Turkey s most popular tourist attractions Its attractions include the massive Theaterthe Temple of Hadrian and the magnificent Library a two-story structure that was builtto house more than12000scrollsNumber2CappadociaSituated in Central Anatolia Cappadocia isbest known for its fairytale landscape of unusual formations resembling chimneys conesand pinnaclesNatural processes such as ancient volcaniceruptions and erosion have all sculpted these odd formations over the ages Thousands of years ago mankind added remarkabletouches to the landscape by carving out houseschurches and underground cities from the softrock Today, some of the caves in the region areactually hotels and cater to touristsNumber1IstanbulOnce serving as the capital of the Ottomanand Byzantine Empires Istanbul today is the largest city in Turkey and one of the largestin the worldIstanbul stretches across a narrow straitthat connects Asia and Europe making it the only city in the world spanning two continentsTop attractions include the Hagia Sophia that sbeen a Greek Orthodox Christian basilica, then an imperial mosque and now a museum
and the15th century Topkapi Palace also a museum today
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