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Famous for its pristine blue waters, heavenly landscapes, biblical
origins, friendly and hospitable populace, great exotic cities and
noted as one of the safest places to travel, Turkey is a gem to
behold and an earthly paradise to dwell in or visit many times over
in a lifetime.
Thus, when planning a romantic vacation or just simply a getaway,
Turkey should top the list of every traveler and consider these
other important points.
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1. Turkey’s unspoiled and
breath-taking landscapes and seascapes, not to mention its mystical
mountains, its warm climate and modernizing infrastructures for
tourism
and business;
2. Turkey is the only place in the world where you get the chance to
see both worlds (Asia and Europe) in Istanbul.
3. Turkey offers great ideas for fairy-tale weddings, honeymoons and
romantic Sojourns, because of is given magical, mystical, exotic and
enchanting features,
not found anywhere else in the world.
4. Despite Turkey’s rich and unique tourism wonders, there can be no
budgetary constraints for people who love romantic places to go.
Besides, it offers tailor-made preferences even for the
budget-conscious traveler. But, who would like
to miss the opportunity to see great and exciting exotic places, at
least once in a
lifetime?
5. A trip to Turkey is just like a travel back in time because of
its well-preserved rich historical heritage that dates back to 4,000
years B.C., when the first wine was produced.
Among the romantic and must see storied places that shouldn’t be
missed while in Turkey are the following:
1. Istanbul (capital city):
The Blue Mosque
(Sultanhamet) , Topkapi
Palace, The Ahrida Synagogue, the
Yeribatan Sarayi, and the Princes’
Islands in the Sea of Marmara.
2.
Cappadocia, for its spiritual and historical tradition, makes a
perfect setting for fairy-tale weddings and romantic adventures.
3. The Aegean and Mediterranean Coastlines with their miles and
miles of turquoise and pristine scenery, still fishing villages,
historical ruins, quiet coves and romantic evenings that could take
the breath away, provide the idyllic and perfect setting for a
much-deserved vacation.
4. The
Olu Deniz Bay’s blue lagoon bounded by pine-filled mountains.
5. The Pammukale or
Cotton Castle formed through the centuries from
the cascading calcium-rich thermal spring above, thus forming a
glistening pool of blue water.
6. Others include
Bodrum (site of ancient Halicarnassus and the
Temple of Mausolus, the second of the Seven Wonders),
Kalkan (offers
the wonders of Olympos, Termessos, Phaselis, Myra and Perge, the
bays of Kaputas and Patara), Gulet or Turkish wooden sailing boat in
the Mediterranean), Hagia Sophia,
Selimiya Mosque,
Suleymaniye,
Fatih Cami,
Eyup Sultan,
New Mosque,
Dolmabahce Palace,
Ishak Pasha Palace,
Ciragan Sarayi,
Beylerbeyi Palace,
Miniaturk,
Kizkalesi,
Grand
Bazaar, Gallipoli,
Ephesus,
Pammukkale,
Didyma,
Alacahoyuk,
Aphrodisias, Croy, Catalhoyuk,
Sumela Monastery,
Church of Mary,
Church of St. Peter,
Church of Goreme,
Kaymakli Monastery,
Deyrulumur Monastery,
St. Nicholas Church,
Seven Sleepers and
Erciyes.
Now, who says Turkey isn’t a piece of Paradise on earth?
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