Turkey

The Arab world's number-one destination: Istanbul's history and the green north.

🏙️ 3 Cities 📍 20 Places 📖 15 Guides 📰 15 Articles 🕌 6 Profile Pages
The only city on two continents — fifteen centuries as capital of two… Istanbul 8 places Discover the city ← Gateway to Turkey's green north: Uzungöl, Sumela and the misty… Trabzon 6 places Discover the city ← The first Ottoman capital: the Grand Mosque, Uludağ and the Ottoman… Bursa 6 places Discover the city ←
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🏛️ Capital
Ankara
💰 Currency
TRY
👥 Population
~85 مليوناً
🌤️ Climate
Varied: Mediterranean, rainy Black Sea, continental interior
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🌍 Get to Know Turkey

Turkey opened its heart to Gulf travelers first and reaped the crown: the Arab world's top destination — familiar cuisine, legendary hospitality, and riyal purchasing power that widens every budget. Two Turkeys: Istanbul astride two continents (Hagia Sophia, bazaars, Bosphorus) and the green Black Sea north around…

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Cities

Istanbul 8 places

Istanbul

The only city on two continents — fifteen centuries as capital of two…
Trabzon 6 places

Trabzon

Gateway to Turkey's green north: Uzungöl, Sumela and the misty…
Bursa 6 places

Bursa

The first Ottoman capital: the Grand Mosque, Uludağ and the Ottoman…
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Top Places

📖 Destination Guides

Bursa's Silk and İskender Kebab: A Journey Through the City's Taste and Trading HistoryBursa Bursa with Kids: The Cable Car, the Mountain, and Family-Friendly ActivitiesBursa 3-Day Bursa Itinerary: The First Ottoman Capital, Mount Uludağ, and the Hot SpringsBursa Bursa the Smart Way: When, How, and How MuchBursa Trabzon Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to the Yayla Highland PlateausTrabzon Shopping in Istanbul: From the Grand Bazaar to Istiklal StreetIstanbul
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Articles & Topics