Have you ever wanted to visit Europe? Or how about Asia? What if we said that you could visit both the continents by taking a trip to one country only? Surprising right? Well, it is possible if you take a trip to Turkey.
The country is geographically positioned in such a way that it has parts of it in Europe while another half being in Asia. But that’s not all there is to Turkey, it is a beautiful country with lots of places worth visiting and having a good time.
If you are confused about where to go then take a look at our shortlist.
Ephesus
If you really want to leave behind the modern day society and want to travel back in time then you must visit Ephesus. Located in the Aegean Turkey, Ephesus is the most classical metropolis that you can find in the entire world. It used to be the largest city in the Roman Empire way back in the 1st century BC. Ephesus is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Turkey as the remaining ruins of this ancient city is contained in a very well maintained archeological site.
Apart from the site itself, other attractions inside the city include this massive Theater, the Temple of Hadrian and the awesome Celsus Library.
Marmaris
From the ancient ruins to the seaside, we now move to Marmaris which is one of the most beautiful seaside resort in the entire of Turkey. The very moment you lay your eyes on this scenic beauty you will imagine yourself in a picture perfect scenario. There are houses set in the pine-covered mountains, the beaches are sandy white, the water is of the perfect turquoise color, and the entire place is filled with historic architecture.
In short, this is the perfect setting for tourists to sit back and relax their tired bones. There are a lot of activities to be done in Marmaris including going on sightseeing tours, water sports near the beaches, a very active nightlife as well as taking boat rides near the bay.
Konya
There is no point of traveling to different countries if you can’t get a taste of their own culture. And there is no better place to get the Turkish culture than in Konya. Considered as the oldest city in the whole world, Konya is well known for their spectacular Seljuk architecture and Whirling Dervishes.
Once you are in the city, you can take a look at some of the buildings left from that era including the Alaeddin Mosque and, of course, the ruins of the great Seljuk Palace. The great Persian theologian and Sufi mystic Rumi has his mausoleum in Konya which is also a must see site.
Konya is the perfect place to witness the Whirling Dervishes who perform their religious rituals by spinning around continuously on their left foot in their white and billowing gowns. It is something that is sure to take you into a deep peaceful trance.
Istanbul
Turkey is filled with great attractions but none of them is as big as the capital of Turkey itself, Istanbul. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and one of the largest in the entire world and used to be the capital of the Ottoman and the Byzantine Empire.
This city is located on a narrow strait that connects Asia and Europe together thereby making it the only place in the world to be located on two different continents. Istanbul has everything to offer to their tourists including magnificent sightseeing spots that include great architecture, and a lot of historic sites.
There are a great number of dining places filled with delicious food, numerous number of shopping malls, a buzzing nightlife and so on. Historic places like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace only add to the attractions that Istanbul has.
The country is geographically positioned in such a way that it has parts of it in Europe while another half being in Asia. But that’s not all there is to Turkey, it is a beautiful country with lots of places worth visiting and having a good time.
If you are confused about where to go then take a look at our shortlist.
Ephesus
Apart from the site itself, other attractions inside the city include this massive Theater, the Temple of Hadrian and the awesome Celsus Library.
Marmaris
From the ancient ruins to the seaside, we now move to Marmaris which is one of the most beautiful seaside resort in the entire of Turkey. The very moment you lay your eyes on this scenic beauty you will imagine yourself in a picture perfect scenario. There are houses set in the pine-covered mountains, the beaches are sandy white, the water is of the perfect turquoise color, and the entire place is filled with historic architecture.
In short, this is the perfect setting for tourists to sit back and relax their tired bones. There are a lot of activities to be done in Marmaris including going on sightseeing tours, water sports near the beaches, a very active nightlife as well as taking boat rides near the bay.
Konya
There is no point of traveling to different countries if you can’t get a taste of their own culture. And there is no better place to get the Turkish culture than in Konya. Considered as the oldest city in the whole world, Konya is well known for their spectacular Seljuk architecture and Whirling Dervishes.
Once you are in the city, you can take a look at some of the buildings left from that era including the Alaeddin Mosque and, of course, the ruins of the great Seljuk Palace. The great Persian theologian and Sufi mystic Rumi has his mausoleum in Konya which is also a must see site.
Konya is the perfect place to witness the Whirling Dervishes who perform their religious rituals by spinning around continuously on their left foot in their white and billowing gowns. It is something that is sure to take you into a deep peaceful trance.
Istanbul
Turkey is filled with great attractions but none of them is as big as the capital of Turkey itself, Istanbul. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and one of the largest in the entire world and used to be the capital of the Ottoman and the Byzantine Empire.
This city is located on a narrow strait that connects Asia and Europe together thereby making it the only place in the world to be located on two different continents. Istanbul has everything to offer to their tourists including magnificent sightseeing spots that include great architecture, and a lot of historic sites.
There are a great number of dining places filled with delicious food, numerous number of shopping malls, a buzzing nightlife and so on. Historic places like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace only add to the attractions that Istanbul has.
