Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Europe > Turkey
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The Republic of Turkey is a vast territory that combines a Mediterranean and continental climate. Thus, the climate in northern Turkey is cooler than the south. The winters are cold and rainy, especially in the highlands, but the summers are very hot. The summer temperature is between 28 and 30 ° C but the peak of heat that can reach 45 ° C were recorded in the Mediterranean parts. Generally, for a trip to Turkey, prefer spring and autumn, at least along the coasts have a climate with the sea and coastal winds. Eastern Turkey should be visited between June and September to take advantage of favorable climatic conditions. |
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The sights of the country are just as surprising as their beauty and their history. The oldest and best known of these sites is probably the ancient capital of Turkey: Istanbul yet known in history under the name of Constantinople. Various monuments reflect the rich history of this city, such as the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and her rival, the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I.
Ankara, the capital of Turkey since 1923, does not demerit because the Byzantine citadel of Hisar and the mausoleum of Ataturk bear witness to this glorious past. In Ephesus, you can admire the cave of Seven Sleepers, Veldius the gymnasium and the Temple of Hadrian. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Temple of Diana, would have been in Ephesus but no trace can tell. Roman ruins are however still accessible and never fail to arouse the curiosity of visitors. After a good bath culture, nothing like a sun bath in the resorts of Side, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra would have had the habit of lounging. As for the resorts of Bodrum and Antalya, they also offer activities such as diving or visiting various Greek islands nearby. With an area of 774 820 sq km, Turkey has vast forests rich in both flora and fauna with species typical of the Balkans. Note especially the species as endangered lynx, bears and wolves but also leopard and the surprising Van cats. Regarding the events not to be missed, note the tournament Sarayiçi struggle which takes place in early June or the International Arts Festival in Istanbul between June and July. There is also the festival of folk music of Bursa and the melon in Diyarbakir in late September. Activities abound not with water sports, mountaineering, hiking and skiing as an integral part of any stay on Turkish land. |
Turkey : The basics
Air, land, rail or sea, you will inevitably find the mode of transport for you to reach Turkey. Turkish Airlines and Air France connecting Istanbul to Paris. For railways, 50 hours to complete the journey as the train passed through Munich, Belgrade and Sofia.
The bus, very well developed, is most interesting for your travel within the country. If you rent a car there, know that it is sometimes difficult to drive in town, because if the codes of the road are substantially the same, the design of the pipe is diametrically different. It is better to take a taxi or a jeepney. If you prefer to drive your own vehicle, he must think to check the expiration date of the residence permit of the vehicle, not exceeding one month, otherwise a fine will be levied and Regulations must be immediate. The accommodation and food are very affordable. In Istanbul to find rooms at reasonable prices, we must seek in the vicinity of the tourist district of Sultanahmet. Have less than 30 euros for a comfortable room and from 10 euros for two for a complete meal. No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Turkey. The heightened security measures were taken after the attacks by the PKK (Kurdistan Worker Party), in particular terrorist cell TAK (Falcons of Kurdistan Freedom), which multiply the guerrillas in some areas. Areas are classified red regions of Sirnak, Hakkari, Agri and the Mount Ararat. It is also worth noting that the legislation is very fussy about the physical touching in public (kissing ...), antiques smuggling and trafficking of narcotics. Tourists, meanwhile, must beware of thefts in the sights. |
Towns in Turkey
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• Ankara
Capital of Turkey, Ankara has about 4 million inhabitants.
Very old origin, however it became a modern city, very green, which combines several architectures are quite different.
One of its strengths is the Byzantine citadel overlooking the city from the top of the hill where it is located: you can stroll through its streets, where you will experience a change of scenery, contrasting with the very atmosphere of the modern city.
There are also several Roman ruins in Ankara, including those of the Temple of Augustus, those of the Roman bath, and the Column of Julian. Do not miss visiting the mausoleum of Ataturk, who founded the Turkish Republic, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations for its unique collection of prehistoric art. The Ethnographic Museum is also very interesting and you will discover life in the Ottoman era.
Two mosques are also worth a detour: Haci Bayram Mosque, restored in the 16th century and decorated with tiles of Kutahya, and Aslanhane Mosque, dating from the 13th century, with its portal decorated with stalactites and turquoise colors.
Traffic in Ankara is hellish enough, so you have to gain by bus or local taxi, inexpensive and easy to find.
City of Turkey, Kars has a particularly harsh environment due to its high altitude. Influenced by many cultures, Russian, Turkish, Armenian and Caucasian, who crossed its history over the centuries, its diverse architecture is reflected in very different buildings.
You admire its 13th century castle, the Church of the Apostles of the 10th century converted into a mosque today, but especially the archaeological site of ANI, the ancient capital of Armenia, situated on the Silk Road, in wild landscapes and sublime, forty kilometers from the city, which remains some religious buildings such as the Church of the Redeemer from the 11th century, the cathedral of the 10th century, or fortress, whose windows open onto a breathtaking panorama.
You will find some hotels in Kars, but a day probably will be enough to go around the city.
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• Bodrum
Port in southwestern Turkey, Bodrum was built by the Greeks. It now has about 90,000 inhabitants, but its population increased tenfold in the summer: it is indeed a very popular tourist center, both by tourists from abroad by residents of Istanbul.
Several monuments worth visiting: the Castle of St. Peter, built in the 15th century, and its famous Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the Ancient Theatre with its gigantic magnificent views over the city, the public garden in which the old shipyard, and the excavations of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the world, and those of the Temple of Mars.
But you'll also enjoy the city for its nightlife, numerous beaches, trendy restaurants, various shops, especially jewelers, and nightclubs, making it a place young and dynamic, popular with the younger generation. Its idyllic location between hills and turquoise sea, white houses on the slopes to the shore, still add to its charm.
You'll have no trouble getting them to stay, the hotel park is important and good quality.
Tourist capital of the Turkish Mediterranean coast, also called Turkish Riviera, Antalya has about 800,000 inhabitants. Its old town is built against a limestone cliff overlooking the harbor, and the Taurus mountain ranges surrounding it, forming a beautiful landscape. It dates back 150 years before Jesus Christ, and has never ceased to be inhabited since that time.
City sunny all year round, it offers a pleasant climate even in summer thanks to sea breezes that cool the atmosphere.
You can visit the temple of Apollo, dating from Roman times, or the construction of the city, the gateway to Hadrian's all marble, the mosque and its minaret Yivli peculiar striated grooves, the ruins of an ancient church dating from the 6th century 7th century converted into a mosque, but also near the archaeological site of the ancient city of Phaselis.
The Old Port is also worth visiting, as well as the City Park and its botanical garden where you can admire a beautiful panorama. Remember to also discover the Museum and its collections of antiquities, statues and its ethnographic section.
From beautiful beaches will welcome you to the west, for pleasant moments of relaxation.
