Turkey is a wonderful place for a holiday! It is a Eurasian country, straddling both Asia and Europe. It is a country that easily blends antiquity with modernity. Natural sites battle with the thrill of modern cities for the tourist’s attention. As one of the cradles of world civilization, Turkey is filled with ancient history and archaeological sites. It also offers a great nightlife and world-class restaurants as well as outdoor fun including yachting, paragliding, diving and ballooning. The coastline of Turkey is 6,500 km long. Turkey is bordered by sea on three sides!
Turkey is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and is a country of many cultural influences. It has been settled, since ancient times, by thirteen different civilizations. This makes for an interesting cultural mix and the contrast of modern life with all of the sites of antiquity. Turkey offers the world a unique mixture of Eastern and Western culture.
A holiday in Turkey is fun at any time of the year but peak months are April through October. The warm, sunny, sandy beaches are one of Turkey’s big draws. But the cuisine of Turkey is undeniably an excellent reason to visit this country as well. Would you like a meze style meal of small plates, accompanied by one of Turkey’s superb red or white wines and followed by a scrumptious dessert? The cuisine of Turkey is varied and exhibits the influence of all of the cultures that have lived in Turkey. One must visit Turkey to appreciate the distinctive tastes of Turkey!
If you think that you will only find Muslim culture in Turkey, think again. Tarsus in Turkey was the birthplace of the Christian Saint Paul. One can still follow in St. Paul’s footsteps as he preached Christianity in Turkey. While in Turkey spend some time at a few of its many museums and historical sites. When you are in the Aegean area you might wish to pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum near Konak Square. It is known for its statues of Poseidon and Demeter that once stood in the Agora. The Archaeology Museum in Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey is known for its artifacts from Neolithic, Hittite and Roman times.
Visit Turkey to enjoy the sights and sounds and tastes of this ancient country straddling two continents and thousands of years of cultural heritage!
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