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Welcome
to Turkey...
This is the country where the eastern and the western civilizations meet in a great
harmony. It is like an open air museum of various important civilizations which flourished
on this land since 9,000 B.C. It would be a great mistake to consider Turkey as only a
historical place. It is also a cultural and artistic melting pot of all its rich past. The
people, living in modern Turkey now, are descendants of these past civilizations on
various ways. Naturally, in Turkey you will experience an incredible diversity in
environment, history, culture, art, ideas and beliefs. This is in itself may not be a
challenge for the seasoned traveller. After all, diversity is the most prized feature of
favourite destinations. In Turkey, this diversity is high enough to challenge even the
most experienced eye because it is packed in spaces with abrupt changes in scenery. You will explore ancient empires and centuries old
battlefields. During this fantastic journey you will encounter many wonders starting from
the fascinating city of Istanbul, previously known as Constantinople, to treasures of art
and nature in Cappadocia, the marvels of Pamukkale, the mystery of Nemrud Dag and the
boundless silences of Mount Ararat. Never to mention the wonderful western and southern
coast of Turkey. It can only be described as magnificent... The famous ancient city of
Troia with its wooden horse, just next to Gallipoli; the famous biblical city of Ephesus,
with the house of Virgin Mary next to it; the birthplace of Homer, Smyrna, now called
Izmir; the Hellenistic splendor of Pergamum are only the most evident and striking notes
in an archaeological context one cannot help but marvel at and admire.
Turkey as a modern state and a republic today, is only the last picture in this
marvellous album of civilizations. It carries many colours from very ancient times.
Hattis, Hittites, Phyrgians, Urartians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians,
Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans have all held important places in Turkey's
history and its people's culture.
Do not miss the opportunity of exploring and even becoming a
part of this unique country in the earliest occasion. It is one of our favourites... |
