Cappadocia: A city located in eastern Turkey, home to "mystical rock dwellings" that actual civilians live in; located in the scenic Göreme Valley of Turkey's capital city.
Istanbul (Constantinople): Once the capital of the Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman Empires; practically everything in this city is a historical clash of "East meets West". Literally, everything.
Pamukkale Hot Springs: Located in the Southwestern Denizli province, these naturally occurring hot springs of calcium carbonate and limestone are a unique find, even for Turkey's standards! Pamukkale Hot Springs Website
Nemrut Dagi: Located in eastern Turkey on Mount Nemrut, MASSIVE statues erected around a first century BCE royal tomb. I wonder if they had any influence from the Egyptians?Or vice versa? Nemrut Dagi Official Site
Bodrum: Originally named Halicarnassus, the sight of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. After a devastating earthquake tore down the monument, the pieces were have said to been used in building the Castle of Saint Peter that now stands there today. One man's trash is another man's treasure...
Ankara: Any country's capital city is a definite hot-spot to visit. Local artisans and civilians are always buzzing around this historic country's mega-modern capital.
Roman Baths: Located in Ankara, the remains of Roman-influenced bath houses, constructed between 212 and 217 A.D., are a truly historical find. Today, among hundreds of columns, the remains and design of the ancient baths are still visible after their destruction in a fire in the 10th century.
Coastlines: Here is where you find the best of the best, top-notch beaches in all of Eurasia: the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea coastlines. Turkey's 8,000+ KM of coastline and over 300 "blue flag" beaches allow for more than enough room for Turkey's many tourists yearly. The sandy white beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters call for a definite fun-in-the-sun day for everyone! Show off your new swim suit from the Grand Bazaar here at one of Turkey's many pristine beaches Turkey Tourism
As you can see, there is no shortage of fun in Turkey! Whether you are charting out to see ancient ruins, partake in modern-day adventures, or just head to one of the hundreds of beaches here in Turkey, this versatile country has something for everyone. I know for sure that after all the research i have done for these past few blog posts, i have gotten extremely excited to hopefully, one day, actually visit Turkey and all the wonderful historical and cultural wonders it has to offer!
As for now, it is our time to sadly depart this hidden Arab oasis and venture off elsewhere in this vast world of ours, discovering new places and cultures. So in the native tongue of the Turks, elevda! (goodbye!)
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