Turkey, the land of the Turks is the home of nature and heritage located in the continent of Europe is the destination for the modern world with historical vibes. It is one of the most amazing countries to explore that offers mind-blowing mountains, stunning seas and fabulous food with its ancient beauty what it is famous for. A trip to turkey should always in your bucket list whether you have enough budget or not (a small saving can give lifetime memories).
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Best time to visit Turkey
Best time to visit turkey is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to mid-November) when the sky is clear and the city comes alive in its colours. During the summer month, it becomes very hot while in winter snowfalls but is with less crowd and you can enjoy every sightseeing to the fullest.
Things to Do in Turkey
Turkey is not all about heritage. However, if you are a history lover you have more choices than you expect. From Antalya to Cappadocia and Istanbul to Bursa you can go for a lot of options. Princes’ islands are must visit in Istanbul where you get to see the cluster of 9 islands in the Sea of Marmara.
The Heritage in Turkey
Antalya, Cappadocia, and Istanbul are the most popular ones and filled with travelers throughout the year. While few destinations are not so popular among travelers like the Datça peninsula there may be none more mesmerizing cruise than this in the Anatolian strip. with the pristine beach of Ovabükü in the south, ancient Greek ruins of Knidos in the west and eponymous harbour village at its center that offers fish dishes with local flavors since a long time. Along with it have thousands of almond and olive trees by the roadside.
If you are nature lover or solo tripper and want to have trekking, hiking and camping type of adventure than turkey does have something to impress you. Antalya and Koprulu canyon national park gives you everything that you needed. From skiing on the snow-capped mountains to swim on the shore of white sandy beaches it will never disappoint you. The visit to Turkey will not be complete without a visit to the world’s biggest tunnel aquarium. In Antalya, it’s an impressive tunnel aquarium 131 metres long where you get to watch a lot around in the aquarium.
After all, adventure, relaxing on the stunning beaches of turkey is one of a kind of experience. Wild waves view on the side of the white sand beach is all stress buster.
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Food in Turkey
For Food lovers, Turkey is the stop from where they never imagine going anywhere in the world. You can enjoy everything from mouth-watering Asian dishes to Italian cuisines, but they have some signature dishes that attract food lovers are juicy kebabs, flavoured mazes and freshly caught fish that are the city’s attraction, serving them with their national drink, rakı (aniseed brandy).
Live Past in Turkey
Turkey is not all adventurous and relaxing, it is the same stunning if we talk about heritage. Göreme Open-Air Museum of Cappadocia declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO. Byzantine monastery is the home for marvellous monasteries with almost 20 monks, churches and chapels that attract tourists from all around the world. Fly in hot air balloons can give all a vibrant view of Cappadocia.
Istanbul the imperial capital had many rulers from Romans to Byzantines and at last city ruled by Ottomans. These all rulers left their flavor in Istanbul. Hence you can enjoy different cultures and religions at this place. Every time increasing number of tourists it attracts towards its natural beauty enfolding museums, churches, palaces, grand bazaars.
The birthplace of Ottoman Empire “the green bursa” reveals its never forgettable historical contribution in Islamic development. This UNESCO world heritage has everything that a photographer needed in its picture background.
If we say turkey has everything for everyone you will not deny this statement after watching Mount Uludağ. You will get amazed by the beauty that this city offers through its waterfalls and glaciers. Whether you come here in summer or in winter you will get everything for all seasons. In summers you can enjoy camping and trekking while in winter skiing and flora and fauna will leave you excited for this place again.
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