It
is almost impossible, to resist the charm of this mysterious country, the
former empire of Byzantine emperors and Osman sultans, the country
between orient and occident.
Located
in the very heart of “Euro-Asia” Turkey is the birthplace of many  great
civilizations and a melting pot of different cultures, which makes holidays
in Turkey very special. Numerous and famous archaeological
sites like Pergamum and Troy bear witness of a long and turbulent
history. The country has also been a prominent centre
of commerce because of its advantageous land connections and the
sea surrounding it on three sides: the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean
in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west. In the north-west the straits
of the Dardanelles and the Bosporus on the waterway connect Asia with Europe
and Africa.
 Probably
it is the great variety and diversity of attractions
and cultural features, which make the fascination of this
great country. Just go there and have the Orient with its colourful bazaars,
its minarets and magnificent mosques charm you; explore the amazing treasures
of the ancient world; discover unique wonders of nature like the
white Travertine Terraces at Pamukkale
and enjoy the beauty of the varied countryside with mountains, gorges,
rivers, lakes as well as fine sandy, white beaches.
 After
crossing the Dardanelles, the Trojan Horse
soon welcomed us at the excavation place of Heinrich Schliemann.
What an exciting start of the trip and what a thrill, to enter the scene
of the Trojan War 3000 years ago!
 When
we arrived at our hotel on the beach of the Aegean Sea, much to our surprise
we were welcomed in German, even though the hotel was only middle class.
The Turkish people proved to be very polite and obliging hosts, not just
at the hotel, but as well at all tourist centers we visited. Also the simple people - sellers at the beach or in the shops, street vendors
or waiters in small beach restaurants often spoke 3 foreign languages - English, French and German and made every endeavour to please the visitor.
The country between Europe and Asia is a favourite travel destination and vacation spot not just for us, but for people from around the world,
not only because of its amazing cultural historical treasures but also because of the beauty and wonders of nature, one can find there.
Find out what travellers recommend to do and where to stay in Turkey.
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