Turkey is world-famous for the title “crossroads of civilizations” as it possesses an essential geographical location between the two continents of Asia and Europe, which is rich in culture, nature, and cuisine. Traveling to Turkey, you will stand a higher chance of going back in ancient times through many heritage sites and ruins in heroic epics and discovering many new experiences, such as floating on colorful hot air balloons.
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Turkey always contains different and wonderful things that you cannot find anywhere else in the world. With a laid-back lifestyle mixed with beautiful nature and hospitable people, this amazing country will leave an unforgettable memory in your lifetime.
Cappadocia: A Turkey’s underground wonderland
Whenever you set foot in Cappadocia, you will have the feeling of stepping into fairy tales – a wonderful destination with stunning underground scenes. With chimneys formed from layers of sedimentary and volcanic rocks about 3 million years ago, famous, unique underground cities in Cappadocia such as Kaymakli and Derinkuyu were all ideal hiding places for Christians.
In the past, our parent generation came here to live in the past and left behind an ancient civilization with strange landscapes, brilliant oil paintings, exquisitely built churches, and underground labyrinths. All those wonderful elements will certainly fascinate those who love to discover new and interesting things. Furthermore, Cappadocia is also an ideal place to experience the feeling of flying on a hot air balloon and admire the sight of flocks of eye-catching hot air balloons flying across the magical sky.
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Istanbul: The center of Turkey with many interesting things
Istanbul, a transcontinental city spanning the Bosphorus Strait connecting the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea, is home to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in northwestern Turkey. Istanbul was not only famous as the largest city in Turkey, but it was also known as the capital of powerful empires: the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman.
The city of Istanbul has just won the prestigious title of being one of the 10 most attractive destinations in the world, with interesting places such as the Hagia Sophia Museum, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and underground works. Basilica Cistern,… and ranked 5th among the cities most visited by tourists.
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Oludeniz Town: One of the most photographed places in the Mediterranean
For those who are interested in exploring history, Oludeniz in the Mediterranean Sea stands out as an ideal destination surrounded by ancient villages, with the main highlight being Blue Lagoon Beach. It is no exaggeration to say that if you see pictures of the Turkish sea hanging in travel companies, it is Oludeniz in Fethiye, one of the most photographed places in the Mediterranean region.
The strip of land forming Blue Lagoon Beach almost completely closes with the mouth of Oludeniz Bay on the Mediterranean coast to make way for a shimmering turquoise lagoon nestled next to the surrounding mountains. A waving green flag on the beaches indicates that international organizations rank the beaches as having high environmental quality. The impressive point of Blue Lagoon is the quiet sea space with golden sand beaches scattered across the wide, slightly deep, but quiet waters, which are very suitable for family tourists.
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Ephesus Ancient City: A tourist destination imbued with Turkish culture
Ephesus is not simply a city with many unique architecture but also a stunning destination that attracts a lot of archaeologists and those who are passionate about exploring Turkish culture. Located in the town of Selcuk, the ancient city of Ephesus was built by the Romans more than 3,000 years ago.
Among the famous historical landmarks in Ephesus, the most impressive is the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. Previously, it was one of the largest temples in the world, but by the 5th century, it was destroyed and only ruins were left. In addition, when traveling to Ephesus, visitors also have the opportunity to visit terraced houses with a modern Roman style and many works of art and mosaics decorated on the walls.
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Denizli City: A big step for many ancient civilizations
Denizli, situated in western Anatolia, is well-known as an autonomous city and a province of Turkey. Denizli is stunning due to the natural beauty bestowed by nature and its long history. As a station that gathers many civilizations and bears the mark of those civilizations, Denizli is supposed to be one of the most must-visit destinations in Turkey.
Among a series of famous landscapes, Pamukkale Lake, renowned for the legend of “turning ugly people into beautiful ones” by bathing in this water, is a tourist mecca you cannot miss in Denizli. In fact, mineral water here has also been proven to help treat high blood pressure, kidney stones, stroke, rheumatism, and asthma. In particular, water also brings many benefits to the skin and hair, thanks to reducing blood circulation problems, digestive disorders, and nutrition.
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