You will be forgiven if you mistake Turkey for a historical site.
Coming to this country will make you feel as if you have pressed the
rewind button of history and have landed up yourself in one of the
historical cities of the bygone era. Turkey is truly a place that will
tell you mythological tales and stories of famous kings who have
inscribed a mark in the pages of world history. The country is also home
to some of the famous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Spending a
holiday in Turkey is like reading a history book. Just as you discover
new events by turning the pages of books; in the same way you also
explore new cities as you travel more in the country. If you are someone
who loves to unearth the mysteries of the past by discovering a new
country, then Turkey is waiting for you with arms wide open.
You
can begin your journey by visiting the archeological site of Troy. In
his epic poem, The Iliad, Homer described this site where the famous
Trojan War was fought. Located in Mount Ida it is said that the city of
Troy has nine archeological layers that includes sewage system, public
bath houses and different type of artifacts. Hence you can visit each of
these places and imagine how exactly the city looked like at that point
of time. The city is about four thousand years old and the nest way to
discover is with the help of a guide.
Next is the Great Mosque
and Hospital of Divriği. Built by Ahmed Shah in the thirteenth century,
this UNESCO World heritage site is mainly known for its beautiful three
dimensional architectures. All the designs are unique and differ from
each other. A Hospital is situated in adjacent to the mosque which is
quite noteworthy. It is a two storey building that is surrounded by
fountains and porticoes. The heart shaped stone masterpiece is also
something that lures visitors to this place.
Nemrut Mountain is
an open air museum and is the highest one in the world. The statues that
are placed inside it are as high as ten meters and have ancient
inscriptions written on them. It is believed that this mountain was the
place of worship for the people staying in Anatolia. It also consists of
statues of animals comprising of lions and eagles. It is also the place
to have a perfect view for a wonderful sunset.
Visiting Göreme
National Park and the Rock Site of Cappadocia will make you feel as if
you have come to a totally new world. It is a place where one can find
an abundance of flora. It is said that two mountains here that are
Erclyes and Hasan were formed by the constant sand and water erosion
that has been occurring for many years. Other interesting things include
a visit to the underground cities of Kaymakli, Derinkuyu, Mazl Ozkonak
and Tatlarin. Travelers can visit each of the underground cities in
order to have an experience about the underground world.
If you are opting for turkey packages, you must make sure that they include a visit to all these places.
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