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The Turkish Straits  are a series of internationally significant waterways in northwest Turkey that connect the Aegean and Mediterranean seas to the Black Sea.The bridge extends between Ortaköy (in Europe) and Beylerbeyi (in Asia).
'''What are the places to visit absolutely in Turkey?'''


Turkey is admired for its rich past. Scattered throughout the country, the historical monuments are also situated well in large cities than in more hostile places.


Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.


*İstanbul is the most city in Turkey.
==The Blue Mosque==
*Konya is the largest city in Turkey
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.


-->The are several mosque in Turkey. For example;
== Cappadocia==
Fatih, Hagia Sophia, Laleli, Bayezid II, Eyüp Sultan,Mihrimah,Ortaköy, Rüstem Pasha, Süleymaniye New Mosque in İstanbul.
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 to visit absolutely in Turkey?

Turkey is admired for its rich past. Scattered throughout the country, the historical monuments are also situated well in large cities than in more hostile 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.