Turkey is classified as a country of the Middle East, and is a gateway between Asia and Europe and the link between the two continents, where it is located east of the continent of Asia and west to the continent of Europe.
Turkey is characterized by its multiple nature, varies its terrain to include plains, plateaus and mountains, and also in its cities a lot of entertainment and fun can be found in the sea and land, as most of its cities and provinces contain elements of tourist attraction, a country with many details and variations; It gives them the possibility to choose their activities based on their preferences and tastes.
Istanbul
The city of Istanbul is known for a number of names that it has acquired throughout history.
Istanbul is a city with a long history and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It is the only major city in the world spanning two continents, Asia and Europe.
- Bosphorus Bridge: It is one of the bridges that connect Europe to Asia, and is approximately 15 kilometers long, and is ranked 14th in terms of length in the list of suspended bridges in the world.
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque: Also called the Blue Mosque; the reason for its name is that its inner lining is dominated by blue, and the tomb of Sultan Ahmet I built between 1609 and 1616 AD, and is considered today a wonderful masterpiece of Turkish engineering.
- Hagia Sophia The Hagia Sophia is considered one of the most important tourist sites in the Turkish Republic and even one of the most important tourist sites in the world.It is an architectural masterpiece of great magnificence, was built in the primitive to be a cathedral Orthodox Patriarchate, to turn into a mosque after That the Islamic conquest connected it.
- Taksim Square: This area is vital and full of activity and is the center of tourist areas in the city of Istanbul, which is centered on many of Istanbul's daily facilities such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, markets and lounges, where no one can visit Istanbul and pass through. It was named after the old water distribution station of Istanbul, which has been inoperative for nearly a century.
- Topkapi Palace, or Topkapi, is one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul and one of the most visited by tourists, constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. A rag of happiness that displays some of the historical and sacred pieces, such as the sword of the Prophet Muhammad - some of his personal objects and effects, and some of the effects of the Caliphs. The palace is astonishing as the tourist can spend many hours without getting bored.
In addition, there are many distinctive landmarks such as: Obelisk of Tuthmosis the Third, Yildiz Palace, Sultans Palace, and other markets and monuments.
The city of Antalya
Antalya is one of the most important tourist areas in Turkey and the world, it is one of the most popular destinations visited by millions of people annually, where there is the old city, which has a clear presence of history, and ancient mosques with beautiful views of the sea, there are also cafes overlooking the harbor, Tourists can spend a special time there, as well as many handicraft shops. It is also famous for its busy summer beaches, although some are not suitable for swimming, but people enjoy the view of the sun and the surrounding mountains, such as rocky beach Konyaalti.
It has ancient Roman monuments, the most famous of which is the Hadrian's Gate, which dates back to 130 AD, and named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian to commemorate his visit to the city of Antalya.The gate consists of three arches, and is still used as a gateway leading to ancient Antalya and Hisapci Street in addition to historical importance And unique archaeological.
City of Bursa
Bursa is the fourth most populous city in Turkey and is the capital of the provinceBursa, one of the major tourist and industrial cities in the Republic of Turkey, Bursa is located between the cities of Istanbul and Ankara, and is famous for its vast green and fertile plains and diverse forests and the abundance of parks and gardens in it, and for that it gained the title "Bursa a Green".
The most important tourist attractions of Bursa are:
- The Great Mosque of Bursa, the largest mosque in the city of Bursa, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
- Koza Han: A silk trade place with lots of shops selling various clothing and silk fabrics.
- Turkish Museum of Islamic Arts: This museum displays Islamic monuments from the 12th to the 19th century, such as coins, medals, shields and more.
Bodrum City
- St. Peter's Castle: The castle is one of the most important archaeological areas in the Bodrum region, and is distinguished by its towers and walls with a charming view of the harbor, and has an internal museum.
- Bodrum Museum of Water Archeology: This museum is one of the most beautiful and famous world museums specializing in the display of ancient shipwrecks and marine monuments, it contains the wreckage of three ancient ships, and is located in Bodrum Castle, built in the 15th century AD
- Bitez Beach This is the city's most famous beach ever, and is characterized by the colorful pillows and sofas placed in place of chairs, for visitors to feel more comfortable and relaxed.
Black Sea Region
Is a group of coastal cities overlooking the Black Sea, where there is an increasing demand for tourists and Arab travelers and others year after year, and these cities include:
Amasya: The city of Amasya contains tombs of kings carved in the rocky mountains of the time of the Greeks and white Ottoman houses lined by the river, which distinguishes this city and makes it an impressive masterpiece, which is arguably an open-air museum.
Trabzon: The city of Trabzon, the main city in the north-east of Turkey, and contains places and areas that attract the attention of tourists for its beauty and privacy, the most important of these areas include the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Uzungol Lake and Lake Simola Monastery famous on the edge of the rocky mountain.
Samsun: Samsun has many important places, such as mosques, popular markets, museums, etc. It also has the largest view on the Black Sea coast compared to other cities, in addition to the largest port on the Black Sea.
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