Holidays In Turkey (part 1)

Turkey is known as the gateway to Asia. Part of the country is actually in Asia and the other part is in Europe. Every visitor on a holiday in Turkey will agree that it is one of the most fascinating places on the planet, steeped in history, magnificent architecture and culture. Shopping, eating out and seeing the sights will leave lingering memories that will last forever.

Istanbul is the largest city in the country. It is a fascinating city with a mutlitude of historic attractions. It is easier to travel around on public transport than by car due to the large volume of traffic. Taxis are another option, however, in Turkey they are quite inexpensive.

Topkapi Palace was the palace of the Ottoman Emperors and is greatly admired for its opulence. It contains the Turkish State Treasury, which houses an exhibit of weapons, and the Imperial Treasury. Chora Church was not uncovered until the middle of the 20th century. It is a Byzantine Church, dating back a thousand years and features beautiful mosaic frescoes throughout.

Bodrum is a village on the Aegean Coast and is a popular tourist spot. Bodrum Castle began construction in 1402 and now houses a museum with displays on underwater archeology. There is also the Uluburun, a well known shipwreck.

(part 2 to follow)