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Visit Turkey to enjoy magnificent historical site

The land where the West meets East, Turkey is known for its historical sites. From magnificent mosques to exquisite museums in Istanbul, there is something for everyone’s taste.

July 27, 2018 / 19:26 IST
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When you set foot in Turkey, you are on track to discover some remarkable historical places. The country’s long standing history and its unique meeting point between Europe and Asia have given it a profound depth to its culture.

Cappadocia, located in central Turkey is known for its fantastic honeycomb landscapes and cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monk’s valley and elsewhere.

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Even in mighty Istanbul, nothing beats the Aya Sofya which was for centuries an Ottoman imperial mosque, now a museum made famous for its Byzantine architecture.

A succession of historical figures and empires like the Ottomans and Byzantines have left their mark along the Silk Road. Discover the country’s most magical scenery in Asian Anatolia surrounded by Mediterranean coastlines and golden beaches.