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TURKEY
Turkey is mesmerizing. From ancient ruins to religious sites to mind-boggling landscapes, this country has everything. And yes, Turkish food is amazing too. Check out these articles to help you plan trips to different destinations in Turkey like Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Pamukkale.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Ephesus in Selçuk-Izmir, Turkey
Drawing in over two million visitors annually, it’s no surprise that much of the activity in Selçuk revolves around Ephesus. But as much attention as the ruins get, we were pleased to find that there is much to love in the town of Selçuk itself.
The First-Timer’s Pamukkale Travel Guide (2023)
Pamukkale is an area in Denizli province in Southwestern Turkey. It’s famous for its white terraces made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the seventeen naturally occurring hot springs in the area.
The First-Timer’s Cappadocia Travel Guide (2023)
Cappadocia is an area in Central Anatolia in Turkey. It’s best known for its unique moon-like landscape and strange rock formations called fairy chimneys. For centuries, people have utilized the region’s soft volcanic rock to carve houses, cave churches, and monasteries, even underground cities going hundreds of feet deep.
The First-Timer’s Istanbul Travel Guide (2023)
Istanbul is a city steeped in history and culture so there is much to see and do there. From its Byzantine churches adorned with mosaics and frescoes to its magnificent mosques decorated by sky-high minarets, Istanbul is a city that will mesmerize you at every turn.
From Sultanahmet to Beyoğlu: Walk Across Galata Bridge and Explore the Northern Side of European Istanbul
An interesting mix of old and new, you could be admiring the latest fashion trends at H&M and turn around to spot a heritage tram riding by. It creates an intriguing atmosphere that looks traditional but feels modern.
Take a Whirlwind Tour of Sultanahmet’s Top Tourist Attractions in a Day
Sultanahmet is the heart of historic Istanbul and is home to many of its top tourist sites. With so many important sites to visit here, it can be hard to squeeze everything in with a limited amount of time.
On Sultans, Concubines, and an 86 Carat Diamond at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey
The court of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the 19th centuries, Topkapi Palace is the second most visited tourist destination in Istanbul, behind only Ayasofya.
A Mosque, a Museum, and a Cistern in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey
Around Sultanahmet Square is where you’ll find the city’s biggest cistern, it’s grandest mosque, and the iconic Ayasofya which is Istanbul’s most revered tourist attraction.
History Carved in Stone at Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey
With enough time and imagination, looking at these remarkably detailed sarcophagi was like reading storybooks carved in stone.