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Hi, I'm Rebecca Brayton for watchmojo.com and if you want Turkey to be the
of your next vacation, here are the top five
to visit.
Because of its location
two continents. Turkey’s culture has a unique
blend of eastern and western tradition. Tourism in Turkey is
focused on a variety of archaeological and historical sites and on
seaside resorts along its coasts.
Number one on our list are the many
and churches located in this
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
. Sit next to Hagia Sofia is the sultan Ahmed mosque it’s better known as the Blue mosque for the blue
tiles adorning the
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
that cover the interior of the building.
The number two location you need to see
while in Turkey is the historic
of Troy. Overlooking the south of the Dardanelles
Strait, it is a legendary city that has been the subject of many works of
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
. 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
, so for number three on our list is the Grand Bazaar. As one of the largest 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
.
As site number four, we have Topkapi Palace. Full of
of Ottoman architecture, the place also contains large collections of porcelain,
,
weapons, shields, armor,
murals as well as a display of Ottoman treasure and jewelry. Now a museum, the palace is also
to the spoon makers diamond, an 86 carat pear-shaped diamond surrounded by a double
row of 49 old mine cut
.
Finally, at number five on our
, Pamukkale is known as the eighth wonder of the world by the Turkish
. 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
and giving its name Pamukkale meaning cotton castle.