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Turkey is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe and sight seeing in Turkey is a great pleasure. When you come for sight seeing in Turkey, you will come across a wealth of attractions. These attractions make traveling in Turkey more enjoyable and interesting. The diverse geography of the country ranging from its steepest mountains to the plains and from the lush forests to the great landscapes attracts the travelers from far and wide. The Turkey sightseeing becomes an extremely beautiful experience as you come across the bewitching scenery and amazing architectural delights. The popular sightseeing attractions in Turkey are Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Dardanelles, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya and Selçuk.
Sight seeing in Turkey becomes a rewarding experience when you come to visit Ankara.
One of the most attractive features of Ankara is Hisar which is perched on a hilltop Citadel that dates back to the Byzantine era overlooking the city. During the rule of the Roman empire, Ankara was one of the most important cities. As you visit this city as a part of your Turkey sightseeing tours, you will witness the ruins of the empire which are scattered in numerous parts of the city. The more enthusiastic travelers can also choose to visit the Ephesus which was formerly known as Ionia. This part of Ankara was once inhabited by both the Roman and the Greek Empires and you will see all these in the form of its ruins. You will also witness the eye catching architecture of the Temple of Diana.
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Next on your tours of sightseeing in Turkey, you will visit Antalya which is a charming resort town located on a cliff by the coast of the Mediterranean sea. From here you can enjoy the picturesque views of the harbor and the walled old town, Kaleiçi, the Hadrian's Gate, Yivli Minare mosques, Kesik Minare and Hidirlik Kulesi, the Archaeological Museum and round Roman tower. You will simply be amazed by the Roman aqueduct that is situated in the northern part of the city.
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Bodrum is one of the other places that could be a part of your sightseeing in Turkey. This was the place where Herodotus better known as the father of history was born. This is a picturesque town located on the southern coast of the Aegean Sea.
Bodrum is a place of immense historical importance and is also known for its Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The other attraction of the town is the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Travelling in Turkey becomes more interesting when come to Bosphorus whose historical significance is simply unmatched. From here you can enjoy the full view of the Istanbul skyline, 2 suspension bridges and many palaces and castles. Cappadocia is known for its spectacular terrains and also houses the UNESCO site known as the Göreme National Park. The Dardanelles which has remnants of the ancient Troy, Istanbul which is bustling with colorful markets, and Izmir the place where Homer was born are the other places of the country where you can go for sightseeing.
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