Turkey, which straddles Europe and Asia, is one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are so many tourist attractions in Turkey that it’s one of the global tourism hotspots, attracting visitors by the thousand. There are so many places to see in Turkey that it will take many visits to do justice to all of them.
Among the historical Turkey attractions is the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, which is a masterpiece of Byzantine art, and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Cami), one of the most beautiful mosques in the world, built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Other historical places to see in Turkey include the ancient city of Ephesus, which had the Temple of Artemis, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.
Another place that’s a must on a tourist wish-list is Cappadocia, which is renowned for its cave dwellings. The place has a pretty ancient history, and has over 600 rock-cut churches built by monks and hermits between the fourth and eleventh centuries.
But historical sites are just one of the many tourist attractions in Turkey. Tourists also flock there to bask on its beautiful beaches, shake a leg in the nightclubs and soak in the great culture. Patara, Olu Deniz, Gemile Bay and Turtle beaches are major Turkey attractions.
Turkey has a pretty active nightlife too, and some consider the country as one of Europe’s hottest destinations. There are many rock bars, tavernas and birahanes that guarantee a pretty lively time indeed. There’s simply no better place for a holiday than Turkey.
