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Turkey For Sun And History

By: Mark Bartley

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Perhaps the most famous city in Turkey is Istanbul, the crossroad between Europe and Asia. Turkey holidays would be incomplete without a visit to this extraordinary city. Almost every aspect of Istanbul is littered with remnants of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Palaces, ancient chapels, mosques, monasteries, city boundaries and ruins stand as testament to Turkey's bloody and legendary past. The area between the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn is often referred to as the 'Peninsula of History'. Istanbul has been the capital for two major empires and the mosques of Suleymaniye and Sultanahmet dominate the city's skyline. In addition, you can find the Topkapi Palace, the residence of some of the Ottoman Empire's most powerful rulers. Today, however, Istanbul is a bustling metropolis where ancient ruins and modern shopping centres offer different and contrasting attractions. There are also narrow, winding streets where vibrant Bazaars give visitors the opportunity to see local crafts for sale and to test their bartering skills.

Underground cities are another of Turkey's precious secrets. The Cappadocia region offers a fascinating insight into another aspect of Turkey's history. The early Christians escaped persecution from the Romans here by building churches and dwellings underground. It is estimated that there are thousands of underground churches in this area, many of which are open to the public. There is also a chance to see how the Christians lived day to day all those years ago. The underground cities at Kaymakli and Derinkuyu are two of the most impressive. The city at Kaymakli has eight subterranean levels and the city at Daymakli reaches over a hundred feet below the surface.

Izmir is located at the start of a long and narrow gulf and enjoys its own special place in the history books. The cities of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse are all to be found within Izmir's boundaries. These cities, mentioned by St. John in the Bible, include Ephesus, Smyrna, Thyatira, Sardis and Laodicea.

Luxury villas are rapidly becoming a favourite way of staying in Turkey, especially along the coasts. While taking in the past in all its glory is an exciting prospect, so is enjoyed modern day comforts during a holiday. Despite its links with days gone by, Turkey has a booming travel sector that is attracting larger numbers of visitors every year and there are a number of luxury resorts and world-class hotels already established, offering everything the modern holidaymaker would expect. There are many private and secluded villas in Turkey that offer visitors the opportunity to stay in close proximity to modern Turkish life or to enjoy peace and solitude at the end of a hard day's sightseeing. Many of these are situated on beachfronts or on cliffs overlooking the crystal-clear seas. Turkey villas are becoming more popular with sightseers who prefer the flexibility of no schedule for meal times, the rush to get a place by the pool or those who just want more privacy. Wherever you choose to stay on your holidays in Turkey, you are assured of the most inviting of welcomes, a choce of great food and a special chance to explore the past.

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Despite a choice of hotels and guesthouses, Mark has discovered that villas in Turkey can now be rented all along Turkey's coastlines. Having enjoyed numerous weeks in the country, Mark's review of holidays in Turkey is a result of having enjoyed much time there.

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