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Travel in Turkey
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Travel in Turkey

In addition to a very rich history as a result of its bridging function between Europe and the Middle East, Turkey has a Mediterranean coast with endless idyllic but also mass beaches. A great country for both a cultural and beach holiday, but keep a close eye on the travel advice.
Climb the Nemrut Dağı. At the top of this 2100-metre-high mountain in Eastern Anatolia is a religious complex with enormous stone sculptures. An ancient king is probably buried in the fifty-metre-high burial mound. Stone statues and stone heads lie around the burial mound.
Cappadocia is mountainous and volcanic and has a rugged landscape due to volcanic eruptions and karst phenomena. Churches were once built in the karst caves.
Be amazed by the natural phenomenon north of Denizli 'The Castle of Cotton'. Highly calcareous water flows via terraces from a slope. The warm water (35°C) from the source deposits lime components as it cools, forming a thick layer on the terraces. This makes it look like a cotton castle or an ice waterfall, and it makes for a beautiful photo.
Relax in the thermal baths in Ankara where the Romans used to bathe. They are still there and are a breath of fresh air, especially in the warm summer months.
Ankara is the capital of Turkey with a small historic city centre that has an oriental feel. There are all kinds of small shops with nice Turkish items.
Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) is the largest and most special city in Turkey and you can easily spend a week there. The city is seen as the cradle of our civilisation. There is so much to see that you don't know where to start.
Harran, in the Kurdish part of Anatolia, is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world. On the slopes around the city there are crumbling walls and on top of the hills there are ruins. Some residents live in mud houses and live from agriculture and water that is filtered by the dam of southern Anatolia.
The capital of the Mediterranean coast is Antalya. In addition to the various pebble beaches and the Roman-Ottoman city center, this place is ideally suited as a base for visiting quieter beach resorts and other historical places. In the summer it can be very busy here, but if you avoid the most touristic areas it is wonderful to stay here.
In Bodrum they know how to party and the city is therefore also popular with young people. Streets with palm trees surround the bays and villas are close together on the hills. During the day you can enjoy sailing, swimming, diving and snorkeling before Bodrum turns into a partying mass in the evening, where tourists and locals dance together.
Be prepared that especially in the summer months it can be hot and crowded in many Turkish tourist places. Try to avoid these places especially in July.
Be aware that the Turkish mentality can be persistent and steadfast. It belongs to Turkey.