Turkey is so immense and diverse, which in order to see everything can not be enough for several years. Basically, tourists go to Istanbul (because it is the largest city of Turkey) to watch the sights or south to relax on the sea coast. And so, if for example, you have a week, and I want to see everything, or at least most importantly, then, of course, the journey should start with Istanbul, where you need to visit ai sofya, the blue mosque, Topkapi Palace, Princes of Islands and Grand Bazaar.
Further, you can go to Central Anatolia, to the region, which is traditional is called Cappadocia, here, thanks to natural conditions, the extraordinary beauty of the rock has been formed. The main attraction is the park heer, or rather the open-air museum. It consists of 6 churches and monastic structures.
Also in Cappadocia, you can visit the underground cities-labyrinths Derinkuyu and Kaymakly. EO Ancient Cities of the Midi Empire, the scientist believes that these cities were created approximately 7-8 centuries to our era. For example, Derinkuyu (the largest underground city) is located on eight tiers. There are ventilation mines, wells, gateways and other amenities for residents.
It is very difficult to believe that such an integrated architectural structure created approximately 30 centuries ago.
And even here, in Cappadocia you can fly in a balloon! There is such a trip 100 euros, but the impressions that you will get are simply priceless.
Cappadocia has long been a favorite tourist destination, so here you can choose a small hotel to your taste.
Then it is worth visiting the Malgor Mountain, which is located in the southeastern part of the country. At the very top of this gorust, there are huge sitting statues and the ancient grave of King Antioch first (from the Armenian dynasty). Statues of ancient gods of approximate meters of 10 height. There is a statue of Zeus, Antioch, Apolone and Hercules.
In times, the struggle for the religion of the statues was beheaded, but still their size simply amazing.
This statue is included in the UNESCO Heritage List.
Next, moving to the southwest of Turkey you need to visit the city of Marmaris, who today is one of the best Turkish resorts, and its surroundings. Here you need to see the ancient city of Asharap, in his place in ancient times the city of Fikos was located, some historians say that the inhabitants of this city were destroyed by him, so that the city did not get Alexander Macedon. Excavations here continue to this day.
Also in the surroundings of Marmaris are the ruins of the ancient city of Kaunos, which was a large port at the time of the Roman Empire. The main attractions here are the Acropolis and Alley of Glory of the Gods.
Not far from Marmaris in the province of Denizli is a natural miracle - Pamukkale (in a cotton castle). Here are 17 natural geothermal sources and travertines - limestone reservoirs. The mountainside is really white-white due to the fact that from sources beats the rich in salts and calcium warm water. The entrance to the mountain is paid (30 lire) and you can only walk here, by the way, it is also forbidden to swim here, but still many tourists manage to swim in travertines.
Near Pamukkale is the ruins of another ancient city of Gyrapolis (per. Sacred city). It was in this city that the head was crucified and one of the apostles died - Saint Phillip.
Moving to the West, in the direction of the Aegean Sea it is worth visiting the city of Bodrum, in the surroundings of which, too, a lot of interesting things. So, for example, in Bodrum itself there is a fortress of St. Peter, today it is a museum of underwater archeology. The Knights of the Templars built this fortress from the stones of one of the wonders of the world - the Mausoleum of King Masola. Today, artifacts raised by archaeologists from the Day of the Aegean Sea are collected in the walls of the fortress. There is everything - from the ancient amphors to the renovated Phoenician king and even the remains of the Phoenician princess.
From the walls of the fortress offers a magnificent view of the city and the sea.
If there is a fortress from Mausoleum stones, then there should be a mausoleum himself. It is here that the Mausoleum of Tsar Massol is located. According to the history, the king was very cruel and introduced more and more new taxes for citizens, but he invests in the development of the city, because he achieved independence from Persians and seized part of Malaya Asia.
The construction of the Mausoleum began in many years to the death of Masol, and ended a few years after his death.
And one more seaside city of Turkey with rich historical surroundings - Izmir, it is here that the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus are located. The main attraction here is the temple of Artemis and the Celsius Library.
The ruins of this ancient city are one of the miracles of the world. Some things are impossible to describe, they should just see!
In Turkey there is still a lot of interesting things that the pen is not to describe, here you can visit 100 times, but not to see everything!