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Guide to Turkey - the best companion to the country of ancient   civilizations

Guide to Turkey is your best spot online to collect comprehensive information about the country which is spread across continents of Europe and Asia. The Republic of Turkey is located from Anatolian peninsula on southwest Asia to Balkan region of southeastern Europe. It is surrounded on by sea from three sides. Ankara is its capital and most important city of the country. There are many important sea resorts like Antalya, Alanya, Marmaris, Bodrum, etc popular among tourist around the Globe.

The country for its strategic location and being situated at the meeting point of the two continents has witnessed development of civilizations like Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. At Turkey you will find mixture of Eastern and Western culture, however,  existed peacefully despite being located at crucial junction.    It is a country where you will find influence of west with deep routes in the east.

If you are planning to visit turkey then spring and autumn are the best period of the years as atmosphere would be the most pleasing in Istanbul and on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. The climate of turkey is Mediterranean type with hot, dry summers and mild, wet and cold winters.

Because of its encounter with various cultures because of strategic location one would found a number of museums, theatres, and architecturally marveled structures in Turkey. Many a schools of music like “arabesque” are popular in Turkey. The architecture of Turkey displays Byzantine, Ottoman and Western influences in its building. Football is the favorite sport of Turkey played by young and old alike.   
   
There are many magnificent spot that one should always visit in Turkey. The beautiful Blue Mosque and palaces of Topkapi and Dolmabahace, Byzantine churches Kariye and St. Sophia are places worth visiting hundred times. There are more than 1000 churches under ground. At the South coast one can forget oneself between remains of nearly 600 Greek and Roman buildings.

At Phasalis the museum town one can view remains of an ancient city. The other point of attraction for visitors in Turkey is Mount Ararat that is 5, 166 meter high point in Turkey as believed resting place for Noah’s Ark. The famous city of Troy is also situated south of Istanbul. There is no dearth of places to be visited in Turkey.

For touring Turkey one can utilize regular services of Turkish Airlines (THY) to Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and other major cities of the country as well as major cities of the world. Or one can travel by direct bus services between Turkey and Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland. Bus services also connects Asian countries like
Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait connect into Turkey. Car Ferries and cruises are the means of water transport connecting Turkey with countries. Or visit guidtoturkey.net