| Turkey has long been a controversial country | | | | Turkey. These ruins are found all over |
| in the long line of history. Being a mediator | | | | Turkey, the most notable of which is the |
| between Asia and Europe, Turkey has had a | | | | ancient city of Adora, found in South Central |
| culture of its own - influenced both by its | | | | Turkey. |
| European neighboring countries as well as its | | | | |
| Asian neighbors. For this, you will surely | | | | 6.) Mosques |
| enjoy Turkey - the arts and letters, the | | | | |
| museums, the vacation destinations, and the | | | | Because Islam has been the official religion |
| historic sites. | | | | of Turkey from then until now, some of the |
| | | | most notable and architecturally laudable |
| 1.) Turkish Concerts and Operas | | | | mosques can be found in Turkey. The |
| | | | Suleymaniye Mosque and the Blue Mosque are |
| Having a culture distinctly of its own, | | | | both found in Turkey. The signature domes of |
| Turkey has developed a liking for concerts | | | | the Byzantine architecture are ever |
| and operas that are truly world class. | | | | impressive in Turkey. |
| Enchant yourself with the dazzling | | | | |
| collaboration of Western classical music | | | | 7.) Greek Ruins |
| infused with Ottoman music. The result is a | | | | |
| sound uniquely their own. | | | | As if the presence of Roman ruins is not |
| | | | enough, wait until you bear witness to |
| 2.) Films in Turkey | | | | another historic place in Turkey. In Western |
| | | | Turkey are the legendary ruins of the city of |
| Your visit to Turkey will never be complete | | | | Troy. Indeed, this makes Turkey a place you |
| unless you get to watch a Turkish film. | | | | must visit, especially if you are a history |
| Turkish films are truly world-class, having | | | | buff who loves learning about the early roots |
| earned itself accolades and praises from | | | | of civilization. |
| international award-giving bodies. Also, | | | | |
| Turkey holds its very own film festival | | | | 8.) Nature Trips |
| celebrated in Istanbul. | | | | |
| | | | A trip to Turkey will not be complete unless |
| 3.) Museums in Turkey | | | | you visit the nature-friendly areas around |
| | | | the country. One is Lake Van, located in the |
| Because of the very rich history of Turkey, a | | | | eastern part of the country. Because it is a |
| lot of museums can be found in the place. In | | | | lake, you will find the place to be very |
| these museums, you actually get to see | | | | relaxing where you can spend a quiet time |
| artifacts found in Turkey. Some of the most | | | | alone. In Turkey is also the world-famous |
| famous museums in Turkey include the Museum | | | | Mount Ararat, known for its perfectly shaped |
| of Anatolian Civilization and the | | | | peaks. |
| Ethnographic Museum where Roman and Greek | | | | |
| artifacts are on exhibit. | | | | 9.) Shopping in Turkey |
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| 4.) The Cave Dwellings | | | | Turkey is the place to be if you are a |
| | | | shopaholic. Here can be found the Grand |
| A direct manifestation of the rich cultural | | | | Bazaar which provides roof for over 4000 |
| tradition of Turkey is its cave dwellings, | | | | shops for different purposes - food, fashion, |
| found in Central Anatolia Goreme, Turkey. | | | | technology, books, and many other things. |
| What's so distinct and unique about these | | | | What you are looking for can surely be found |
| cave dwellings is that people are still | | | | in Grand Bazaar, found in Istanbul. |
| living in these houses built by Christian | | | | |
| monks around 4 A.D. You can just imagine the | | | | 10.) Foods in Turkey |
| resilience of these houses. | | | | |
| | | | The key to Turkish food is simplicity, and |
| 5.) Roman Ruins | | | | you will especially love the fact that the |
| | | | foods commonly served here are either filled |
| Turkey was once under the rule of Roman | | | | with spices or herbs. These, after all, are |
| Empire. Until now, you can feast your eyes on | | | | prolific in Turkey. Also, anchovies are one |
| the marvel of Roman structures left in | | | | of the best cooked foods in the country. |