Historic Attractions in Turkey
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| Sitting atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya City stretches over what was once ancient Pamphylia and the seat of Lycia. The city wa... |
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| Known originally as Halicarnassus, Bodrum has a fascinating history filled with crusading Christians and marauding Ottomans.
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| Once called Ahhiyava, the Dalaman region was settled in around 3000 BC by immigrants from Greece. The new settlers took advantage of the natural resou... |
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| Fethiye was once a crucial harbour in the border between the Carian and Lycian empires. It is widely believed that the area's history goes back to the... |
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| It's thought that people inhabited the area now known as Istanbul from 3000 BC, but the city's real history began in 658 BC, with the appearance of By... |
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| Turgutreis is named for its most famous resident, Admiral Turgut Reis. Born in the early sixteenth century, Turgut Reis rose from a humble beginning t... |
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| Although small, Alacati has a surprisingly high number of good restaurants along its main streets. The local market operates on Saturdays, near the ce... |
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| This famous tower is considered to be a main landmark of Alanya, obtaining its name from its red bricks. Built in the 13th Century and later restored ... |
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| There are no ruins in Turunc, but if you head to nearby Amos you'll be able to see the remains of a well-preserved amphitheatre. At the highest point ... |
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| Surrounded by hills, Yalikavak's villages are characteristic of ancient Aegean settlements. Wandering through their ancient streets, it is impossible ... |
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