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