WELCOME to
Turkey, a bridge between Europe and Asia, with an extremely
rich cultural heritage.
Perhaps no other land has
witnessed so many diverse civilizations over the last 10,000
years. After the great Mesopotamians, the Hittite and Urartu
kingdoms flourished, and in western Anatolia the Ionian and
Roman civilizations predominated.
Turkey is without doubt one of the world's largest 'open air
museums' with magnificent landscapes, natural beauty and
numerous historical, archaeological and cultural sites.
Istanbul holds the honor of having been the capital of 2
huge empires in the past: first the Byzantine and then the
Ottoman. Anatolia itself became a crossroads of people,
cultures and religions. Christianity, for example, thrived
here, and Islam was glorified by the Seljuk's and Ottomans.
A visit to
Turkey should not only take in all the great sights and
monuments, it should leave plenty of time for leisure and
pleasure.
Turkey offers immense resources in these areas: majestic
mountains ideal for climbers, hikers and skiers; over 8000
km of coastline laced with picturesque bays and coves;
lakes; year-round summer in some areas, yet plenty of snow
in others; a solid and expanding tourism infrastructure; one
of the world's healthiest cuisines and extremely hospitable
people.
A trip to Turkey is an enchanting experience and an
unforgettable adventure!.
