The most beautiful places in Turkey

 

 By Shingo Yabuki             August 10, 2019

Turkey

Turkey is classified as a Middle Eastern country and is a gateway between Asia and Europe and a link between the two continents, with its east region located in Asia and west of Europe. Turkey has a diverse nature, with its topography to include plains, mountains and mountains, and its cities have many types of well-being and enjoyment that can be found at sea and land, with most of its cities and its intersecting areas containing tourist attractions, a country with many details and variations, and therefore It's a great choice for tourists, it gives them the ability to choose their activities based on their preferences and tastes.

The most beautiful places in Turkey

Istanbul

Known for its number of names throughout history, Istanbul has been named by Byzantium, Satana, Constantine and Islambol, and Istanbul is turkey's financial, economic and cultural capital. Istanbul is a city with a long history, and has been on the list of UNESCO's world heritage site since 1985, and is the only large city in the world to span two continents, Asia and Europe, and its most important landmarks are:

The Bosphorus Bridge

It is one of the bridges connecting Europe to Asia, with a length of approximately 15 km, and ranked 14th in length on the list of outstanding bridges in the world.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque

It is also called the Blue Mosque, and it is named after its interior, which is dominated by blue, and has the tomb of Sultan Ahmad I, which he built between 1609 and 1616, and is now a masterpiece of Turkish architectural masterpieces.

Hagia Sophia

The site is considered one of the most important tourist sites in the Turkish Republic and even one of the most important tourist sites in the world, where it is a masterpiece of architectural engineering, built in the primitive Hagia Sophia to be a cathedral patriarchorthodox, then to become a mosque after it arrived The Islamic Conquest.

Taksim Square

A vibrant and dynamic square, this square is the center of Istanbul's tourist areas, surrounded by many of Istanbul's daily facilities of restaurants, cafes, hotels, markets and lounges, where no one can visit Istanbul. It was named after Istanbul's ancient water distribution station, which has been out of operation for nearly a century.

The Topkapi Palace

One of Istanbul's most prominent landmarks and one of the most visited landmarks, built by Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih, this landmark is now a magnificent museum with many important suites, such as the weapons wing, the jewelry pavilion and the master's rag pavilion, which displays some pieces. Historical and sacred, such as the sword of the Prophet Muhammad and some of his personal objects and relics, and some relics of the adult caliphs. The palace is very fragile and discreet, as the tourist can spend several hours without getting bored. In addition, there are many landmarks, including the Ta'tamos III Obelisk, Yildiz Palace, the Palace of Sultans, and other markets and landmarks.

Antalya

Antalya is one of the most important tourist areas in Turkey and the world, it is considered one of the most beloved destinations visited by millions of people every year, where there is an old city with a clear presence of history, old mosques with beautiful sea views, and there are also Cafés overlooking the harbour, where tourists can spend a special time, as well as plenty of shops selling handicrafts. It is famous for its busy summer beaches, although some are not suitable for swimming, but people enjoy the view of the sun and the surrounding mountains, such as the rocky beach of Konyalti. It has ancient Roman monuments, the most famous of which is hadrian's gate, which dates back to 130 a.m., named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian to commemorate his visit to Antalya, the gate consists of three arches, and is still used as a gateway leading to ancient Antalya and a street Hisabechi is in addition to its unique historical and archaeological significance.

Bursa

The Bursa is ranked fourth among Turkish cities in terms of population, and is the capital of Bursa province, and is one of the major tourist and industrial cities of the Turkish Republic, located between Istanbul and Ankara, and is famous for its vast and fertile green, diverse forests and many parks and parks in them, and for that they gained the title of "Green Stock Exchange". Some of bursa's attractions include:

Grand Mosque of Bursa

It is also called Ulu Jami, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, contains many archaeological Arabic inscriptions on its walls and carries 20 domes spread over four lines above its roof. 

Koza Han

It is a silk trade place, with many shops selling different types of clothing and silk fabrics.

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

This museum presents Islamic relics from the 12th to 19th century, from work, medals, shields, etc.

Bodrum

Bodrum has beautiful houses with stunning views of the magnificent turquoise sea, located in the south-west of Turkey, and perhaps its most important monuments include:

The Castle of St. Peter 

One of the most important archaeological areas in Bodrum, the castle is distinguished by its towers and walls with a charming view of the harbour, as well as an internal museum.

Bodrum Museum Of Underwater Archaeology

One of the world's most beautiful and famous museums specializing in the display of ancient shipwrecks and maritime relics, this museum contains the wreckage of three ancient ships and is located in Bodrum castle built in the 15th century AD.

Bitez Beach

This beach is the city's most famous beach, and its distinctive ness is the colourful pillows and sofas placed in it instead of chairs, so that visitors feel more comfortable and relaxed.

Black Sea

It is a group of coastal cities overlooking the Black Sea, where it is experiencing an increase in the demand of tourists, Arab travelers and others year after year, including:

Amasya

The city of Amasia is home to the tombs of kings carved in Greek-era rocky mountains and white Ottoman houses stacked by the river, which characterizes this city and makes it an impressive masterpiece, arguably an open-air museum.

Trabzon

Trabzon is the main city in northeastern Turkey, with places and areas that attract tourists' attention to its beauty and privacy, the most important of which are the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Lake Uzungol and the famous Lake Sumela Manastiri, located on the edge of the rocky mountain.

Samsun

Samsun has many important places, such as mosques, popular markets, museums and more, has the largest view of the Black Sea coast compared to other cities, as well as the largest port on the Black Sea.