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About Turkey
General Information
Turkey is a fascinating and beautiful country with a magnificent past with a land full of historic treasures covering thirteen successive civilizations. Roman temples, Seljuk Caravanserais, ancient Hittite sites, Ottoman mosques and palaces and the famous Grand Bazaar in Istanbul with its maze of over 4000 shops. And, ancient cities like Ephesus, UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Safranbolu with its traditional Ottoman houses, the stupendous colossal statues, lions and eagles on top of Mt. Nemrut (2150 metres / 7054 feet). Also, the magnificent Holy City complex in Sanliurfa with its Pool of Abraham full of sacred carp and surrounded by exquisite 17th century architecture. Cappadochia, with its capped pinnacles known as ‘fairy chimneys’ in a variety of colours, where dwellings are known to have been hewn from rock as far back as 4,000 B.C., and the spectacular Mediterranean coastline.... (Read More)
