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World Guide to Ankara, Turkey Familiar to many as the Turkish capital city, Ankara is actually only the second-largest city in Turkey, being far smaller than Istanbul. That said, Ankara is still a very important and appealing city, with a noticeably sophisticated character. |
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World Guide to Antalya, Turkey Located within Turkey's western region, Antalya enjoys a scenic Mediterranean setting, with many glorious sandy beaches close by. Antalya's Old Town (Kaleici) is full of history and character, and boasts some excellent harbour views. |
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World Guide to Bodrum, Turkey In recent years, Bodrum's appearance has changed from a sleepy Turkish town to an energetic, exciting and lively port. Bodrum is known by many for its bustling nightspots and restaurants, while sightseers still marvel at its waterfront castle. |
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World Guide to Bursa, Turkey Standing next to Mount Uludag, Bursa has grown into a modern city, although around 500 years ago was actually the capital of the whole Ottoman Empire. Today, Bodrum is Turkey's fourth-largest city and is brimming with culture. |
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World Guide to Istanbul, Turkey If you only have the time to visit one Turkish city, then Istanbul really should be the one. The mosques and palaces of Istanbul are almost endless, and its famed Grand Bazaar is a must see, being spread around almost 60 different streets. |
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World Guide to Izmir, Turkey Izmir is home to an important Turkish port and stands alongside the Mediterranean basin. The history of Izmir is rather unexpected and spans approximately 5,000 years, with the remains of many ancient Greek and Roman sites still standing. |
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World Guide to Marmaris, Turkey A pumping resort city located within the south-westerly region of Mugla, Marmaris resides next to the Datca Peninsula. Marmaris comes with a vibrant harbourfront, an attractive Old Town and a series of sandy beaches. |
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World Guide to Oludeniz, Turkey The popular Turkish tourist resort of Oludeniz is famed for its blue-flag beachfront and protected Blue Lagoon (known locally as the Tabiat Parki). Water sports and outdoor activities combine with ancient Turkish ruins to draw visitors. |