Now I am not talking about the food I am talking about the land ruled by the Ottomans, Alexander the Great and the country where the capital of the Roman Empire is located.
Turkey is located North of the Mediterranean Sea and Syria and South of the Black Sea. Its capital is Ankara, which surprised me because of the significance of Istanbul during the Roman empire and also it being the most populated city and being considered the gateway into the Middle East. From the Hunter-gathers of the Paleolithic era to Greece to the Romans and Ottomans Turkey is the richest when it comes to historical land marks and relics. As well as one of the seven wonders of the world the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
| This shows where the capital and biggest city are. |
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| Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. |
Showing some of the sites of Turkey that are a must see.
A few tips:
- Turkey has very hot and humid summers and cold and sometimes snowy winters. Recommend you prepare for any situation depending on the season you are there.
- Be careful of taxis many will try to rip you off or charge way to much to ride. Recommend that you take the bus or train.
- Visiting the Grand Bazaar and other tourist attractions, beware of pick pockets and keep things zipped up and safe.
- You need a visa to travel to Turkey and always ask to see the listed price
- Recommended that you drink and brush teeth with bottled water
- According to Expedia for a round trip (flying United) plus hotel for 2 (Ankara Hilton for one week) from Seattle to the capital Ankara costs about $1,866.00.
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