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Turkey proudly sits astride two continents: a position that has given rise to a culture that reflects both East and West.  It has a glorious history as it was a Byzantine territory and Istanbul - then Constantinople - was the political center of avast Christian empire. Turkey has numerous historic sites and archaeological wonders set in a varied and beautiful landscape. The Hittites, Greeks, Romans,Byzantines, Sel�uks, Ottomans, Armenians have all added intricate layers of architecture, art and culture, creating a mosaic as rich as any of the gilded Byzantine glories

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Istanbul (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

Istanbul is the capital of Turkey and remains the only city to span two continents. It has a glorious past owing to the fact that it was the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires right up until 1923, leaving a rich legacy of mosques, churches, museums and magnificent palaces. Main attractions include Topkapi, the sumptuous palace of the Ottoman sultans and the Bosphorus; the delicately decorated Blue Mosque with six minarets; the vast dome of Aya Sophia, built in 536 as a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a museum.

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The Aegean Coast(Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

The magnificent coast of ancient Ionia boasts fine beaches and many important historical sites. Visitor can visit the magnificent Temple of Athena at Assos from tourist towns of Ayvacik, Ayvalik and Behramkale. To the south lie the ruins of the great city of Pergamum where you will find the Sanctuary of Asclepieion and two fine temples, the Acropolis and the red-brick Basilica.

The site of Meryemana, reputed to be the house of the Virgin Maryis also situated in this region. Inland are two more fine historic cities,the atmospheric Heraklea ad Latmos, and Aphrodisias.

Southwestern Turkey (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

This magnificently scenic and historically fascinating area is known popularly as the Turquoise Coast, due to the intense color of the sea.Tourism in the region is dominated by tourists looking to enjoy beautiful beaches and coastline. Bodrum is dominated by the magnificent 15th-century crusader Castle of St Peter, now home to a fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

 Along the Mediterranean coast are port town of Fethiye, with its imposing Lycian rocktombs, and �l� Deniz, a stunning crystal-clear lagoon with a beautiful beach,surrounded by pine-covered mountains.

Other worthwhile attractions include the old town of Mugla,the carpet-making center of Milas; and Pamukkale, near Denizli, famous for its spectacular calcified waterfall and thermal waters, used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Pamukkale also contains the ruins of the Roman city of Hierapolis.

The Mediterranean Coast (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

Mediterranean Coast is a popular holiday area dotted with important sites and great medieval castles. Antalya is a popular resort,boasting old town and harbor, Kalei�i, Hadrian's Gate, Kesik Minare and YivliMinare mosques and Hidirlik Kulesi, the round Roman tower, and a superb Archaeological Museum. With its mix of charming small guest houses and modern hotels (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes), it is the ideal starting point for tours to the outlying Roman cities. Turkey's finest Roman aqueduct lies to the north of the city

The Black Sea Coast (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

This region is mountainous and boasts of wild beauty, but lacks the wealth of historical and climatic attractions. There are several coastal resorts with good, sandy beaches including, Kilyos, Sile, Akcakoca,Sinop, Unye, Ordu and Giresun. There are also several historic towns such as Safranbolu whose traditional Ottoman architecture has been deemed worthy of UNESCO World Heritage Status; coastal Amasra with Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and Genoese fortresses.

Central Anatolia(Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

Anatolia is a vast plateau region which is popular amongst tourists with an interest in history. Ankara is the hub of this vast, central plateau - the cradle of the ancient Hittite and Phrygian civilizations. Prime attractions include the huge, elegant Kocatepe Mosque and the Atakule, a high tower with a sightseeing platform and restaurant. There are several interesting mall towns along the lake shores, such as Isparta, famous for its roses, and Egirdir, founded by the Hittites.

South of Ankara lies the vast salt lake of Tuz G�l� in Konya; former Sel�uk capital and one of the great religious centers of Turkey. South of the city, Catalh�y�k is the second-oldest town in the world, dating back tothe sixth millennium BC, East of Ankara,  Bogazkale-Alacah�y�k-Yazilikaya triangle arethe most important sites of the Hittite Empire.

Cappadocia (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

Southeast of Ankara, Cappadocia is a spectacular rocky landscape and ravines. It is an excellent destination for outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking and hot-air ballooning. Many people still live in caved wellings and there are several charming small hotels with cave rooms (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes).

The biggest attraction is G�reme home to over 30magnificently frescoed Byzantine rock churches open to the public. There are over 400 underground cities in the area most notable are Kaymakli and Derinkuyu.

The Eastern Provinces (Turkey Vacation Rentals/Turkey Holiday Homes)

Eastern Anatolia differs profoundly from the rest of the country.This area has a fascinating cultural and is stuffed with Biblical and Islamic history, Kurdish and Armenian cultures, fine mosques, palaces and monuments.

Erzurum is the largest town northeast and has mosques and mausolea from the Sel�uk and Mongol eras, Byzantine walls and two Koranic colleges characterized by minarets and finely carved portals.

On the eastern border lies Agri Dagri where according tolegend, Noah's Ark came to rest. Below it lie the magnificent palace and mosque of Ishak Pasha at Dogubeyazit.