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Turkey

Brace yourself for an incredible journey to the cradle of civilization, the Republic of Turkey. Once home of the epic Ottoman Empire, it is the midpoint of Europe and Asia. From monumental churches to grand mosques, Turkey is the ideal destination for families, couples, and friends.

Some of the great attractions include sophisticated Islamic domes, natural hot springs, enormous malls, and the remarkable Topkapi Palace exhibiting Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)’s sword and cloak. With all the great landmarks of Turkey, it is no surprise that it is ranked the sixth most popular holiday destination in the world.

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History

Though historians disagree about exact reasons for the decline of the Ottoman Empire, what is agreed is that the World War I era marked the end of the Empire leaving behind ruins in different countries of the Middle East. Due to its defeat in WWI, the empire was under the occupation of France, Britain, Russia, and Greece. However, the Turks …

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Natural Wonders

Pamukkale Dip your toes into the pools of the natural white wonderland, Pamukkale terracesl, a UNESCO world heritage site. Among the green landscape in the Southwest of Turkey, lies a “cotton castle” or a landscape filled with travertine. The surreal white rocks mimicking snow are one of the remarkable attractions of Turkey. Tourists can walk through the pools formed from …

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Food

The mouthwatering dishes of Turkey will have you drooling. Choose from the variety of vegetable and meat dishes influenced by the Ottomans and the Balkans. Start with the vegetable wrap called Yaprak Sarma rolled with rice, mint, pepper, and cinnamon. If you love meat, try Karniyarik, a meat dish with fried egg plant, garlic, parsley and onion. Much like pizza, …

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Attractions

Hagia Sophia Fall in love with the striking church, mosque and now a museum, the incredible Hagia Sophia. One of the most famous historical sites in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia was commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 CE. It served as a church until 1453 CE when the Ottomans occupied Istanbul. Led by Mehmed the Conqueror, the church was …

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Mosque

Sultan Ahmet Mosque Ponder upon Al-Wali’s creation in the magnificent Sultan Ahmet Mosque also known as the Blue Mosque due to the blue tiles of its interior. This striking beauty was built by Sultan Ahmet I from 1609 to 1616 facilitating up to 10,000 worshipers. It consists of an enormous dome with six minarets shooting towards the sky. Stick around …

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