ALL ABOUT TURKEY
Turkey is a modern country with a captivating blend of antiquity and contemporary and of East and West. Get interesting information about Turkey and read up on our history, culture and art, nature and geography, traditional culinary culture, real Turkish lifestyle and more. All you need to know about Turkey and beyond.
TURKISH LIFESTYLE
Turkish lifestyle is a vivid mosaic, juxtaposing the West and the East, the modern and the ancient. Also life in Turkey is a rich variety of cultures and traditions, some dating back centuries and others or more recent heritage.
TURKEY’S CULINARY CULTURE
Turkish culinary culture is renowned as one of the world’s best. It is considered to be one of the three main cuisines of the world because of the variety of its recipes and flavours.
CULTURE AND ART
Turkey may be the only country that contains every extreme of Eastern and Western culture. Highlights some of the distinct characteristics and qualities of Turkish culture.
NATURE AND GEOGRAPHY
Learn about Turkey’s nature and distinct geography from breathtaking natural beauties, unique landscapes and plants, to rich lush green forests, turquoise coasts and beautiful pristine beaches.
HISTORY OF TURKEY
The history of Turkey tells of a 10.000 year old civilization. Find out more about prehistoric times, Anatolian civilizations, Roman period, Seljuk Empire, Ottoman Empire and modern Turkish Republic.
TURKISH CITIES
Turkey has 81 main cities for you to explore. From these you can plan your trip to iconic destinations. Every city has some unique characteristics, attractions and festivals. Turkey is a country of great diversity, in terms of both culture and economics. Big Turkish cities usually enjoy a more modern, western style culture and a wide array of economical options.
ISTANBUL
Welcome to the city of the past, the present and the future. Istanbul not only joins continents, it also joins cultures and people.
ANTALYA
Antalya is the most important tourism destination in Turkey, also known as the paradise on earth or the Turkish Riviera.
IZMIR
Izmir, with its 8,500 years of history, is gloriously situated on the western edge of Turkey, the bountiful, the fruitful and the beautiful.
ANKARA
Ankara, the capital city, is the beating heart of Turkey which bears the footprints of many civilizations.
CANAKKALE
Canakkale holds a location of strategic importance, for its narrow join the shores of the Marmara and Agean Seas.
CAPPADOCIA REGION
Cappadocia is the name given to that triangle of land that lies between Nevsehir, Nigde, and Aksaray. The area is a popular tourist destination in Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features. Cappadocia is the land of fairy tales, mysterious and enchanting. Just some of the incredible sights waiting to be discovered here are the fairy chimneys, underground cities, hot air balloon tours on this incredible landscape.
For More Details – Visit Turkey Tourism Official Website