Turkey serves as a bridge between two continents, boasting a rich historical tapestry, unparalleled natural wonders, and a profound cultural heritage. The land of Anatolia has hosted over 30 civilizations throughout history, each contributing to the cultural mosaic that forms Turkish culture today.
Istanbul, the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, houses globally renowned historical structures like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Sultanahmet Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, and the geographical beauty of the Bosphorus. These landmarks reflect the city’s unique position straddling Europe and Asia.
Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Anatolia, was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Temple of Artemis. Among hundreds of ancient cities, Troy, Pergamon, Miletus, Sagalassos, Aspendos, Zeugma, Perge, Myra, Patara, as well as Çatalhöyük and Göbeklitepe, the latter being considered the world’s oldest temple complex, redefine human history.
Famous for its fairy chimneys, ancient rock churches, and underground cities like Derinkuyu, Cappadocia mesmerizes visitors with its historical and natural beauty. Hot air balloons offer a bird’s-eye view of this unique landscape.
Known for its terraces of carbonate minerals left by flowing water, Pamukkale, along with the Cleopatra pool and the ancient city of Hierapolis, has been renowned for its healing waters for millennia.
Turkish cuisine is globally recognized for its diversity and taste, with specialties from all 7 geographical regions and 81 provinces. Kebabs, olive oil-based Aegean dishes, meze varieties, Ottoman palace cuisine, and ethnic flavors offer unique tastes from different parts of Turkey. Rakı and meze culture holds a special place in Turkish society.
Marbling, calligraphy, filigree, carpet weaving, miniature painting, and ceramics reflect the skill of artisans and centuries of wisdom passed down. These artworks are vibrant representatives of Turkey’s cultural heritage.
Festivals and events across Turkey showcase the country’s rich cultural life. The International Istanbul Film Festival and other events bring together local and international artists and visitors, celebrating Turkey’s vibrant cultural scene.
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Marmara Island The Marmara Island (“Marmara Adası” in Turkish and “Elafonesos or Proikonnisos” in ancient languages) is the largest island in the Archipelago of Marmara located in the southwest of the Marmara Sea in Turkey. Administratively, it’s belong to Balikesir Province of Turkey, along with the nearby Avşa, Pasalimani and Ekinlik Islands. Marmara Island has 117 km2 surface area, five villages, a central … Read more
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Ekinlik Island Ekinlik Island is a member of the Marmara Archipelago, which belongs to the province of Balıkesir. It is the smallest inhabited island in the archipelago and is governed by Marmara district. The area of the island is 2.47 km2 and the island has a single village called Ekinlik. The permanent population of the … Read more
Marmara Island Marmara Island; Marmara Island (anciently known as Prokonnesos) is one of the biggest islands of Turkey and only 2.5 hours away from Istanbul by sea buses. Despite of being so close to Istanbul, the island is still out of the mass tourism and able to protect it’s tranquility and wild nature. If you like to escape … Read more