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Cinarcik is a popular coastal city located off the Marmara Sea.
The Peristrema Valley differs from the large valleys of Cappadocia. It does not contain unusual rock formations, though it is nevertheless spectacular: a deep canyon with sheer rock walls and a smattering of rock churches. It truly is a beautiful place.
An ancient site overlooking the limestone formations of Pamukkale, Hierapolis sits in a breathtaking location, despite its status as a kind of Disneyland of ancient sites.
In this steep valley in Turkey, men and women hollowed out the walls to build the churches. A true explorer's path, very fun for children (big and little).
Kizilçukur, the "Red Valley", lies at the heart of Cappadocia and is one of the scenic highlights of Turkey. These surrealist fairy chimneys and badlands – tuff formations ravaged by erosion and exhibiting a range of tones all the way from orangey hues to reds – are simply incredible.
Istanbul, which was formerly known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, is a city that acts as a border between two different worlds. On one bank of the river you have Europe, and on the other Asia. A cosmopolitan city, its numerous monuments stand as testimony to its rich history.
A strait linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, which then itself connects to the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus serves as a natural frontier between Europe and Asia.
Little visited by tourists, the Black Sea is one of the best guarded secrets of Turkey.
A village, a lake and a valley of fascinating natural beauty.
An unpretentious small town full of really nice people.
Today one of Istanbul's tourist attractions, the Topkapi Palace was once the residence of sultans.
The Santa Sophia Basilica, built in the 6th century, was converted into a mosque when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans. It became the famous Hagia Sophia Museum it now is in 1934.
The Princes' Islands comprises of 9 islands, situated to the south of Istanbul, in the Marmara Sea. The biggest and most beautiful is Büyükada. Lots of Istanbul residents have summer homes on the island.
The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van lies at an altitude of 1,600 meters at the eastern extreme of the country.
One of the best preserved and least visited sites in the country, Pergamon should definitely be on your Turkish itinerary.
Located in the neighbourhood of the same name, Beylerbeyi Palace is the Sultan and his family's summer residence.
Istiklal Avenue is located in the center of Beyoglu, the "modern" district of Istanbul. It is famous for its trams, its shops and its crowds.
A student town located on the banks of the Dardanelles Strait, Çanakkale is the ideal base from which to explore the ancient site of Troy.
Antalya has some great attractions. It has a bit of everything - a harbor town full of history, culture and with stunning scenery.
Clinging to the sides of the Tigris gorges in the east of the country, Hasankeyf is completely beautiful.