INFORMATION ABOUT TURKEY

Welcome to the cradle of the greatest civilizations in this world, no more and no less! Today's Turkey is both the theater of the greatest dynasties, from the princes of Byzantium to the Ottoman sultans, including the Hittite civilizations, the Greek invasions of the Mediterranean rim and peoples who have remained mysterious in the face of history, such as the Lycians. So many sections that leave their traces in the most beautiful mosques and palaces of Istanbul, in the incalculable Greco-Roman remains, amphitheatres, temples and libraries, dominating the cliffs and dream beaches of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Without forgetting the troglodyte cities clinging to the southern cliffs and the caravanserais testifying to the passage of the Silk Road to the East. Turkey is also the ideal playground for all lovers of nature and unusual landscapes, starting with the geological formations covering the plains of Cappadocia and the immaculate white pools of the site of Pamukkale. It is a rich culture where the cuisine smells of cumin and saffron, where the dervishes run wild and where the highlights flirt with Noah's ark. Explore Turkey, and let yourself be carried away by its energy and beauty.

Turkey is like an open-air museum thanks to its magnificent heritage comprising monuments and historical and cultural sites built all over Anatolia since ancient times. 

 Located midway between European, Asian and African continents, Turkey has a varied geography rich in mountains, plains, caves, seas and many other natural formations and beauties. All types of sporting activities and more particularly outdoor sports can be done amidst breathtaking nature providing both adrenaline and entertainment.

 The hub of all religions, which have been lost in time or still exist, Anatolia is particularly rich in monuments and heritages bearing traces of various religious cultures. According to Christianity, for example, pilgrims walking the route of the seven holy churches including Ephesus, Izmir, Bergama, Salihli, Alasehir, Denizli and Akhisar are considered to have fulfilled their pilgrimage duty. In addition, many branches of the art that originated in Anatolian lands and were introduced to the world are still kept alive and continue to be developed in the present day.

One of Turkey's most valuable and diverse treasures is, of course, Turkish cuisine. The variety offered by this magnificent heritage of flavors which has evolved over the centuries with the blending of the culinary cultures of many communities and civilizations is limitless. Thousands of unique specialties and specialties ranging from meat dishes to cold dishes with olive oil, spice sorbets are waiting to be served to guests from all over the world.

 Playful and lively folk dances and songs, which originate from the combination of local culture with music and dance, provide local entertainment unique to each province you visit. Thanks to its geographical position at the meeting point of three continents, Turkey is able to offer fast and convenient transportation with more than 200 direct flights to various destinations in the world and connecting flights to all other destinations in the world.  It is also possible to explore different corners of Turkey by entering the country by road through neighboring countries located in Asia and Europe.

The famous cruise ships in the world visit the major ports of Turkey on their route. The passengers of these cruise ships have the opportunity to visit and explore the port and city center of Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi. The ferries between Northern Cyprus and Mersin and between Bodrum, Marmaris and the Greek Islands provide other alternatives for reaching Turkey. Turkey, well known especially for its hospitality and friendliness, welcomes its visitors at any time of the year offering spectacular scenery and unique monuments all over the earth! 

Turkey, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is synonymous with Asia Minor or even Anatolia, which are the crucible of Western civilization. It is here that many great civilizations were born or spread which have left their mark thanks to marvelous ancient sites with archaeological riches, thanks to prestigious cities, or even thanks to illustrious characters as well as events that have marked history and of which I will quote here only a few examples:

The mythical Troy of Homer, the legendary poet whom seven ancient Greek cities, including Smyrna (Izmir), fought for the privilege of having been born; Herodotus, the Father of History, lived in Halicarnassus (Bodrum) famous for its Mausoleum destroyed by the Frankish Knights and which was, with the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World;

Phocée (Foça) which gave its name to the city of Marseille; the Phrygians who are at the origin of the red cap of Marianne and who is him the symbol of freedom and of the French Republic;

Sardis (Salihli) where the Pactolus of the rich King Croesus flows;

Pergamum (Bergama) where the parchment was invented;

Zile (Amasya) where Julius Caesar pronounced his famous lapidary phrase "Veni, Vidi, Vici";

Cerasos (Giresun), a town on the Black Sea coast, which gave its name to the cherry which was introduced to Europe by the Roman general and gourmet Lucullus;

Antioch (Antakya Hatay) where the Jewish disciples of Jesus received for the first time the name of "Christians";

Tarsus (Tarsus), the hometown of St Paul who wrote the famous Epistles to the Galatians (Ankara) and Ephesians;

St Nicolas, bishop of Myra (Demre), who is at the origin of Father Noel; for the same city three names that make you dream: Byzantium, which under Emperor Constantine the Great became Constantinople the capital of the first Christian Empire where Justinian raised the grandiose Hagia Sophia, and Istanbul the city of mosques, palaces and fabulous treasures, sultans and mysterious harems;

Turkey is also a nature and awe-inspiring sites such as the unique Cappadocia or Pamukkale.

Turkey is also the sun, the sea and its superb beaches, leisure activities and sports which are a source of other joys and pleasures.

Turkey is the warm hospitality of a people, delicious cuisine and many other things that will make you live special moments.

I invite you to come and turn the pages of this great book of history and civilizations, archeology, nature and discovery that is Turkey.

It opens its doors wide to you, behind which you will discover the many facets of a country which is still poorly known and which should be judged at its fair value.

Everyone will find the ideal form or the dream place to spend a cultural holiday or simply relaxation and change of scenery.

So do not hesitate, come!

You can't miss Istanbul, of course, but don't neglect Cappadocia, a wild and unforgettable land, without forgetting of course the sublime city of Antalya. If you like to exercise, water sports are very developed and the country is ideal for hiking, climbing or horseback riding.

Home of the must-see kebab, you will certainly eat the best of your life, but the gastronomy in Turkey does not end there.

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Between the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea, this country has a Mediterranean-type coastline, dotted with many seaside resorts, such as Kusadasi, the festive one, with its magnificent beaches, coves and protected national park; Bodrum, with its white houses and its medieval fortress, an ideal place for practicing water sports and scuba diving; Antalya, in the heart of the Turkish Riviera, magnificent with its steep cliffs and old historic quarters with Ottoman houses. It is on these coasts that the main Greco-Roman vestiges are found, such as the famous city of Ephesus, a perfectly preserved Greek city, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pergamon or the ancient city of Aphrodisias located a little further away. in the lands.

Cappadocia, in the heart of Anatolia, has a dry and desert environment with landscapes of unforgettable beauty. Its fairy chimneys, geological formations sculpted by the wind for millennia, its towns and its cave villages like Nevşehir or its underground cities like Kaymaklı, will fascinate you. Pamukkale, further east, is a spa town unique in the world with its terraced basins, turquoise water, in immaculate white.

Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, built on seven hills, has all the charm of the Orient. Between the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Saint-Sophia, the Grand Bazaar or the magnificent views of the Bosphorus, you can only be dazzled by this city that is both modern and traditional.

Between Europe and Asia, between East and West, Turkey, a mixture of Greco-Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman cultures that preceded it, is a country that will surprise you.

Geography and climate of Turkey

Turkey is a country of considerable size (783,560 square kilometers, the size of France joined to that of the United Kingdom) and shares borders with Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria. The country is bordered by the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea.

The vast majority of Turkish territory is located in Anatolia, Asia, but 3% of the country is in the European Balkans.

The climate in Turkey varies by region. Central and Eastern Anatolia have a continental climate, with scorching summers and cold, snowy winters from November to February, while the western coasts have a typically Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, rainy summers. (Sometimes Turkey lives all 4 seasons at the same time.)

When to go to Turkey?

You can visit Turkey all year round, but the months of April, May, June, September, October and November are the most pleasant depending on the region of Turkey.

Cultures & Languages

Turkey is considered a nation with the most diverse cultural diversities, from cuisine to hospitality, history and language.

The culture of Turkey, straddling two continents, brings together customs and traditions inherited from the Ottoman Empire, from Islam, from the Turkish peoples who originally came from the Asian steppes, as well as from the civilizations, peoples and religions that have them. preceded in Anatolia, in the Mediterranean basin, in the Middle East and in Europe. Despite the demographic upheavals of the twentieth century, modern Turkey still has, in addition to the ethnically Turkish majority, small residual Lazi, Armenian or Greek communities, as well as significant Kurdish and Arab minorities.

The official language of Turkey is Turkish but many other languages (such as Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian and modern Greek) are commonly spoken in different regions of Turkey.

Information: There are 37 different languages in Turkey, one of which is extinct (Ubykh), with dialects in almost every province.

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