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Hi, I'm Rebecca Brayton for watchmojo.com and if you Turkey to be the center of your next vacation, here are the top five sites to visit.
Because of its location across two continents. Turkey’s culture a unique blend of eastern and western tradition. Tourism in Turkey is mainly focused on a variety of archaeological and historical sites and on seaside resorts along its coasts.
Number one on our list are the many mosques and churches located in this historic country. Here are a few you need to see.
Hagia Sofia in istanbul is famous for its massive dome, and is considered by many to be the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Sit next to Hagia Sofia is the sultan Ahmed mosque it’s better known as the Blue mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. The court church is considered one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. Like Hagia Sofia, it is now a museum which showcases the fine frescoes and mosaics that cover the interior of the building.
The number two location you need to see while in Turkey is the historic city of Troy. Overlooking the south of the Dardanelles Strait, a legendary city that has been the subject of many works of writing such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
We are told that the Greeks the Trojans because beautiful Helen was abducted by a Trojan Prince. Modern historians agree that the ten years war was probably fought over control of the Dardanelles. Whatever the cause, the Trojans lost and Troy was sacked and burned. Today visitors can see what is left of the city and a replica of the infamous wooden horse that lead to the downfall of the city.
Everybody loves to shop while on holiday, so for number three on our list is the Grand Bazaar. As one of the covered markets in the world. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar boasts four thousand shops and has between 250 and 400 thousand visitors daily. Be sure to check out their well-known jewelry, pottery, spice and carpet shops.
As site number four, we have Topkapi Palace. Full of examples of Ottoman architecture, the place also contains large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, murals as well as a display of Ottoman treasure and jewelry. Now a museum, the palace is also home to the spoon makers diamond, an 86 carat pear-shaped diamond surrounded by a double row of 49 old mine cut diamonds.
Finally, at number five on our list, Pamukkale is known as the eighth wonder of the world by the Turkish people. Mineral-rich waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit and tumble down the mountain forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are as the water overflows the pools and giving its name Pamukkale meaning cotton castle.