TURKEY
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Lake Van
TURKEY
Blessed with stunning natural beauty, fine cuisine and the rich history of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, Turkey is an exceptional destination. Its beautiful beaches and Byzantine frescoes combine with the stunning architectural treasures of Istanbul and the extraordinary landscapes of Cappadocia to create a country of incredible depth and vibrancy. From the azure Aegean, to the remote mountains of the east, Turkey is a breathtaking kaleidoscope of colour and culture.
HAGIA SOPHIA, ISTANBUL
Once the largest cathedral in Christendom and one of the world’s great architectural treasures, Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks. With strong links to both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, this former mosque is now a museum, filled with some of the most stunning examples of Byzantine mosaic art.
BLUE MOSQUE, ISTANBUL
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque dates back to the 17th century rule of Ahmed I and is a stunning fusion of Byzantine and Ottoman design. Considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period, its name comes from the thousands of blue tiles that adorn its exterior.
BASILICA CISTERN, ISTANBUL Built by the Emperor Justinian, Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Capable of holding 80,000 cubic metres of water, this vast underground chamber is supported by 336 columns and once played a starring role in the James Bond film, ‘From Russia with Love’.
GALLIPOLI BATTLEFIELDS One of the bloodiest battles of the First World War, the Dardanelles Campaign resulted in the death of over 130,000 men. Considered to be a defining moment in modern Turkish history, the battlefields, cemeteries and memorials are today part of the 33,000 hectare Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park.
PRECIPITATED CALCIUM AT PAMUKKALE The calcified travertines of Pamukkale are one of Turkey’s most remarkable natural treasures. Formed by the hot springs that flow from deep within the Cal Dagi Mountains in western Anatolia, the frozen cascades are formed by the rapidly cooling waters depositing calcium down the steep hillside, resulting in the famous limestone terraces.
TEMPLE OF APHRODITE, APHRODISIAS One of the oldest sacred sites in Turkey, the magnificent and remote 1st century ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite are dedicated to the Greek goddess of love and fertility. Completed during the reign of the emperor Augustus, the temple was once one of the cult’s most revered centres of worship.
EPHESUS
Famous as being the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’, Ephesus lies just a short distance from the town of Selçuk on the Aegean coast. Today this archaeological treasure house is home to the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean.
CAPPADOCIA Visually captivating and historically important, the fairy chimneys and underground cities of Cappadocia are one of Turkey’s most unique attractions. Located amongst the plains of eastern Anatolia, the region offers up an incredible collection of ancient churches, Byzantine frescoes and troglodyte dwellings, all set amidst a landscape of surreal and outstanding beauty.
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