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Article #138: Turkish delights: take a holiday of a lifetime in Turkey

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As one of the world's most culturally Ankara. Although smaller and less
unique holiday destinations, it's hard to cosmopolitan than Istanbul, Ankara is
pin down Turkey into any specific home to many museums, important Roman
continental camp. On one hand, it's archaeological sites and a range of
strongly rooted in its Middle Eastern public parks. Moreover, Ankara is home to
origins and still basks in its rich Turkey's foremost performing arts
Ottoman heritage. On the other, Turkey is organisations, including the Turkish
a fiercely modern, secular state that State Opera and Ballet, Turkish State
bridges the divide between Europe and Theatre and the Turkish Presidential
Asia with ease. However, the only real Symphony Orchestra.
way to evaluate this intriguing country's And if fun in the sun is what you're
significance to the modern world is to after, make sure that you spend some time
visit - and any holiday in Turkey is on the "Turkish Riviera". The Turkish
guaranteed to be an unforgettable one. Riviera is the name used to denote
Turkey's diverse geographical regions Turkey's Antalya Province and Mugla
mean that a visit to the country could provinces, and offers tourists several
incorporate a city break, mountain trek hundred kilometres of sandy beaches and
and seaside holiday all in one. Fly to sparkling blue waters. With a range of
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, and ancient fishing towns, harbours, memorial
experience its stunning cityscape, tombs and coves found along the shore,
vibrant arts scene and exciting café the Turkish Riviera is one of the
culture. Take in Turkey's diverse museums country's most beautiful - and most
and art galleries, including the Istanbul visited - destinations.
Modern, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, the As a result of Turkey's newfound
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and the popularity with holidaymakers, its beach
Pera Museum. resorts and city hotels tend to be quite
Or if you're interested in finding some costly. So if you're hoping to take a
valuable antiques while you're on your trip to Turkey without blowing your bank
holiday in Turkey, don't miss The Grand account, it's probably a good idea to
Bazaar, which dates back to 1455. Of look up villas in Turkey, which you'll
course no trip to Istanbul would be often be able to rent for a lower price
complete without a visit to the Haghia than other forms of accommodation. Many
Sofia, a spectacular building which was villas in Turkey come complete with
one of the greatest Christian Cathedrals swimming pools, gardens and space to
of the Middle Ages before being converted sleep upwards of four people, so can come
into an imperial mosque in 1453. Today, in especially handy of you're on holiday
it is known as the Ayasofya Museum. with a large group of friends or family -
Additionally, make sure you visit so you'll all be able to enjoy the magic
Turkey's often-overlooked capital of of Turkey together in comfort.






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