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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 - by admin - Comments Off

One of the most visited countries by millions of tourists nowadays in Turkey. Turkey, a one-size-fits-all country has wonderful history, beautiful beaches, delighting people, great wonders and has one of the top three culinary arts in the world. Because there are so many destinations one can visit in Turkey, you will be probably overwhelmed and can’t decide on where to go. So here are the three cities, I personally like and I think you should not miss.

Istanbul
This city is formerly known as Constantinople and was the early capital for the Ottoman, Byzantine and Eastern Roman empires. Istanbul’s landmarks include the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. It is a must-see city because aside from its rich history, you can also enjoy a vibrant nightlife and shop endless to keep you entertained. Istanbul is currently the European Capital of Culture.

Bodrum
Bodrum, the St. Tropez of Turkey is located on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast. If you are a sun-lover, then you surely would not want to miss this side of the country. The marina is always filled with yachts and you may be able to spot celebrities enjoying the Turkey sea and sun. this city also has an underwater museum, and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. There are plenty of water activities that you can enjoy, including scuba diving.

Pamukkale and Hieropolis
Pamukkale is a famous because of its healing waters and white cliffs that looks like snow. Legend has it that Cleopatra visited Pamukkale and bathe in its pools, that is why those same pools are named Cleopatra pools. Magnificent about those pools is that water stays at a constant temperature of 91 Degrees Fahrenheit.

When travelling Pamukkale, visitors can opt to walk through Hieropolis. Another one of the many ancient ruins in Turkey and can be an additional sight to view before visiting the healing pools.

The best time to visit Turkey is nonetheless during the summer because visitors can enjoy numerous water activities and see all the historic sites. People who visited Istanbul, Bodrum, Pamukkale & Hieropolis realize why more and more people are going to Turkey. You too should come and experience Turkey.

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