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Turkey is admired for its rich past. Scattered throughout the country, the historical monuments are located in large cities or in more remote places. | Turkey is admired for its rich past. Scattered throughout the country, the historical monuments are located in large cities or in more remote places. | ||
==The Blue Mosque== | ==The Blue Mosque== | ||
[[File:blue_mosque.jpg| | [[File:blue_mosque.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
Istanbul, the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, has many historic buildings. | Istanbul, the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, has many historic buildings. | ||
The Blue Mosque, founded by Mehmet Aga, is a fascinating example. This masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is a true gem. Covered with blue-green tiles and bouquets of flowers, it provides a magical show and call for spirituality. | The Blue Mosque, founded by Mehmet Aga, is a fascinating example. This masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is a true gem. Covered with blue-green tiles and bouquets of flowers, it provides a magical show and call for spirituality. | ||
== Grand Bazaar== | == Grand Bazaar== | ||
[[File:grand_bazar_istanbul.jpg| | [[File:grand_bazar_istanbul.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
Another scenic area of Istanbul is the Grand Bazaar. This is a huge market that brings together 4,000 stalls. unusual jewelry, spices and all kinds of typical handicrafts. Rare and beautiful carpets made by craftsmen with great dexterity are a delight for the eyes. | Another scenic area of Istanbul is the Grand Bazaar. This is a huge market that brings together 4,000 stalls. unusual jewelry, spices and all kinds of typical handicrafts. Rare and beautiful carpets made by craftsmen with great dexterity are a delight for the eyes. | ||
== Ephesus== | == Ephesus== | ||
[[File:ephesus_turkey.jpg| | [[File:ephesus_turkey.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
To discover an ancient Turkey, the Aegean region is the most appropriate. Located in the city of Izmir, Ephesus is one of the oldest cities of Asia Minor Greek. Roman ruins abound. You can see the column of the temple of Artemis, a remnant of the seventh wonder of the world, the ruins of the library of Celsius and the Odeon amphitheater. | To discover an ancient Turkey, the Aegean region is the most appropriate. Located in the city of Izmir, Ephesus is one of the oldest cities of Asia Minor Greek. Roman ruins abound. You can see the column of the temple of Artemis, a remnant of the seventh wonder of the world, the ruins of the library of Celsius and the Odeon amphitheater. | ||
== Cappadocia== | == Cappadocia== | ||
[[File:cappadocia_turkey.jpg| | [[File:cappadocia_turkey.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
In Cappadocia, Göreme site looks like a lunar landscape due to erosion of the volcanic rock. Many churches, Christianity remains were dug there into the rock. The most spectacular are the Dark Church (''Karanlık Kilise''), the the Church of the Buckle (''Tokalı Kilise'') and the Apple Church (''Elmalı Kilise''). Biblical scenes of great beauty are painted on the rock. | In Cappadocia, Göreme site looks like a lunar landscape due to erosion of the volcanic rock. Many churches, Christianity remains were dug there into the rock. The most spectacular are the Dark Church (''Karanlık Kilise''), the the Church of the Buckle (''Tokalı Kilise'') and the Apple Church (''Elmalı Kilise''). Biblical scenes of great beauty are painted on the rock. | ||
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What are the places you should absolutely visit in Turkey?
Turkey is admired for its rich past. Scattered throughout the country, the historical monuments are located in large cities or in more remote places.
The Blue Mosque
Istanbul, the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, has many historic buildings. The Blue Mosque, founded by Mehmet Aga, is a fascinating example. This masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is a true gem. Covered with blue-green tiles and bouquets of flowers, it provides a magical show and call for spirituality.
Grand Bazaar
Another scenic area of Istanbul is the Grand Bazaar. This is a huge market that brings together 4,000 stalls. unusual jewelry, spices and all kinds of typical handicrafts. Rare and beautiful carpets made by craftsmen with great dexterity are a delight for the eyes.
Ephesus
To discover an ancient Turkey, the Aegean region is the most appropriate. Located in the city of Izmir, Ephesus is one of the oldest cities of Asia Minor Greek. Roman ruins abound. You can see the column of the temple of Artemis, a remnant of the seventh wonder of the world, the ruins of the library of Celsius and the Odeon amphitheater.
Cappadocia
In Cappadocia, Göreme site looks like a lunar landscape due to erosion of the volcanic rock. Many churches, Christianity remains were dug there into the rock. The most spectacular are the Dark Church (Karanlık Kilise), the the Church of the Buckle (Tokalı Kilise) and the Apple Church (Elmalı Kilise). Biblical scenes of great beauty are painted on the rock.