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Turkey – A rich, historical land<\/h1>\n

Turkey is a richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, scenery from beaches to mountains and the great city of \u0130stanbul<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Crossing Between Continents<\/h2>\n
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In \u0130stanbul, you can board a\u00a0commuter ferry\u00a0and flit between Europe and Asia in under an hour. Every day, a flotilla of ferries take locals up the Bosphorus and over the Sea of Marmara, sounding sonorous horns as they go. Morning services share the waterways with diminutive fishing boats and massive container ships, all accompanied by flocks of shrieking seagulls. At sunset, the tapering minarets and Byzantine domes of the Old City are thrown into relief against a dusky pink sky \u2013 it’s the city’s most magical sight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Cappadocia<\/h2>\n
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Cappadocia’s<\/a>\u00a0hard-set honeycomb landscape looks sculpted by a swarm of genius bees. The truth \u2013 the effects of erosion on rock formed of ash from megalithic volcanic eruptions \u2013 is only slightly less cool. Humans have also left their mark here, in the Byzantine frescoes in rock-cut churches and in the bowels of complex underground cities. These days, Cappadocia is all about good times: fine wine, local dishes and five-star caves; horse riding, valley hikes and hot-air ballooning. There’s enough to keep you buzzing for days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Ephesus<\/h2>\n
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Undoubtedly the most famous of Turkey’s countless ancient sites, and considered the best-preserved ruins in the Mediterranean,\u00a0Ephesus (Efes) is a powerful tribute to Greek artistry and Roman architectural prowess. A stroll down the marble-coated Curetes Way provides myriad photo opportunities \u2013 not least the Library of Celsus with its two storeys of columns, and the Terraced Houses, their vivid frescoes and sophisticated mosaics giving insight into the daily lives of the city’s elite. Much of the ancient port is yet to be unearthed.<\/p>\n

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Even in mighty \u0130stanbul, nothing beats the\u00a0Aya Sofya, or Church of the Divine Wisdom, which was for centuries the greatest church in Christendom. Emperor Justinian had it built in the 6th century as part of his mission to restore the greatness of the Roman Empire; gazing up at the floating dome, it’s hard to believe this fresco-covered marvel didn’t single-handedly revive Rome’s fortunes. Glittering mosaics depict biblical scenes and ancient figures such as Empress Zoe, one of only three Byzantine empresses to rule the empire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Hamams<\/h2>\n
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At many hamams in Turkey, plenty of extras are on offer: bath treatments, facials, pedicures and so on. However, we recommend you stick with the tried and true hamam experience \u2013 a soak and a scrub followed by a good (and optional) pummelling. After this cleansing ritual and cultural experience, the world (and your body) will never feel quite the same again; do leave time to relax with a \u00e7ay afterwards. For a truly memorable hamam, seek out a soak in Antalya’s atmospheric old quarter or in one of\u00a0\u0130stanbul’s\u00a0magnificent imperial hamams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Lycian Way<\/h2>\n
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Acclaimed as one of the world’s top 10 long-distance walks, the\u00a0Lycian Way\u00a0follows signposted paths for over 500km between Fethiye and Antalya. This is the Teke Peninsula, once the stamping ground of the ancient and mysterious Lycian civilisation. The route leads through pine and cedar forests in the shadow of mountains rising almost 3000m, passing villages, stunning coastal views and an embarrassment of ruins at ancient cities such as P\u0131nara, Xanthos, Leto\u00f6n and Olympos. Walk it in sections (unless you have plenty of time and stamina).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Meyhanes<\/h2>\n
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Say\u00a0\u015ferefe<\/em>\u00a0(cheers) to carousing Turks in a\u00a0meyhane<\/em>\u00a0(tavern). A raucous night mixing meze with rak\u0131 (aniseed brandy) and live music is a time-honoured Turkish activity. Melon, white cheese and fish go particularly well with the\u00a0aslan s\u00fct\u00fc<\/em>\u00a0(lion’s milk; the clear rak\u0131 turns white when added to water) and the soundtrack ranges from romantic ballads to\u00a0fas\u0131l,<\/em>\u00a0lively local gypsy music. A great place to sample Turkish nightlife is\u00a0Beyo\u011flu, \u0130stanbul, where the\u00a0meyhane<\/em>\u00a0precincts around \u0130stiklal Caddesi heave with people on Friday and Saturday nights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Beaches<\/h2>\n
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Turkey’s beaches are world famous, offering a reliable summer mix of sun, sand and azure waters.Topping the list are Mediterranean and Aegean beauties such as the perfect cove of\u00a0G\u00fcm\u00fc\u015fl\u00fck, west of Bodrum, and Patara, Turkey’s longest beach. Many of the finest Mediterranean\u00a0plajlar<\/em>\u00a0(beaches) dot the Lycian Way footpath, while stretches of Aegean sand offer activities such as windsurfing in Ala\u00e7at\u0131, Akyaka and G\u00f6k\u00e7eada. The Black Sea coast also has its charms, and the beaches around the historic towns of Amasra and Sinop are perennially popular with Turkish tourists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Which place would you like to visit the most in Turkey?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Turkey – A rich, historical land Turkey is a richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, scenery from beaches to mountains and the great city of \u0130stanbul. Crossing Between Continents In \u0130stanbul, you can board a\u00a0commuter ferry\u00a0and flit between Europe and Asia in under an hour. 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