Portrait of Turkey
The popular image many visitors have of Turkey is one of idyllic Mediterranean beaches lapped by an azure sea. Sun and sand, however, barely hint at the riches this country has to offer.
A bridge between Asia and Europe, Turkey is on of the great cradles of civilization-a proud country whose culturel and historic treasures will delight and inspire even seasoned travellers.
Contrasts between old and new add greatly to do fascination that overwhelms visitors to Turkey. Istanbul, the metropolis of this fastchanging nations, displays all the hustle and bustle of a great world city, while only a few hours away rural people congregate around communal water supplies and collect wood to light their fires.
The superb scenery and landscape reflect a remarkable geographical diversity.Beguiling seascapes, soft beaches and brooding mountains along the mediterranean coast yield to the tranquillity of Turkey's lake district, while the deep forests and plateaux of the Black Sea region leave visitors unprepared for the vast empty steppes of the eastern provinces.Pictures can only hint at the enchantment that a waits travellers in Cappadocia. Here, centuries of underground activity have resulted in entire cities carved deep into the porous tuff, while eons of erosion have carved the landscape into fantastic fairytale-like mushroom formations.
Many of Turkey's national parks and wetlandsanctuaries are a last refuge for species that are almost extinct else where in Europe, and for botanists there is an amazing display of flora.
Add to this countless ancient ruins, and the friendliness and hospitality of the Turkish nation, and you are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday.
Many of Turkey's national parks and wetlandsanctuaries are a last refuge for species that are almost extinct else where in Europe, and for botanists there is an amazing display of flora.
Add to this countless ancient ruins, and the friendliness and hospitality of the Turkish nation, and you are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday.
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