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Camping

Camping, an essential component of outdoor sports is one of the most favorite activities of nature lovers. Camping areas in diverse cities such as Altinkamp in Balıkesir province, Emeksiz, near to İzmir and Kabak Bay close to Muğla are ever ready to welcome their guests! Campers will experience unforgettable moments by taking shelter in the…
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Hiking

The Lycian Way is Turkey's first long-distance hiking trail, a 500-kilometer (311-mile) footpath from Fethiye to Antalya (map), the impressive achievement of Kate Clow, a Briton resident in Turkey, and her crew of dedicated trailblazers. The way-marked trail wanders up and down through ancient Lycia, Mediterranean Turkey's mountainous Tekke Peninsula (the southward "bulge" of land…
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Golf

Golf in Turkey was once a best kept secret, but this beautiful country is now one of the most popular golfing destinations in Europe thanks to its combination of magnificent championship golf courses and luxury five stars all inclusive resorts. The excellent climate is an attraction, with the added benefits of high standards of service…
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Skiing

Turkey's Top 10 Ski Resorts The list of the largest ski resorts in Turkey is based on figures from the Turkish Ski Federation. All the Turkish ski resorts belove have in recent years developed excellent facilities. All resorts are family friendly. 1. Uludag Uludag Ski Resort is the oldest and most popular alpine village in…
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Traditions and Heritage

From rituals on special days to family relations, Turkish society still largely adheres to native customs and traditions in many areas of social life. From rituals on special days to family relations, Turkish society still largely adheres to native customs and traditions in many areas of social life. Birth, marriage, holiday celebrations, as well as…
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Religious Festivals

The main reason why religious festivals are not celebrated on the same days every year is because they are calculated according to the lunar calendar called “kameri takvim”. Ramadan and the Feast of the Sacrifice are celebrated ten days earlier each year than the year before, so religious festivals may come to be celebrated in…
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Museums

The unequaled works of art and remains belonging to the many civilizations and societies that left their mark in Turkey are preserved across the centuries to welcome today’s visitors. Shedding light into history, far and recent, this legacy is well-preserved under the most suitable conditions. Museum Card provides even easier access into these interesting museums…
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Architecture

THE GREAT ARCHITECT SINAN (KOCA MIMAR SINAN) Sinan is considered the greatest Ottoman architect of the Ottoman Empire's Architectural heritage. It is generally assumed that Sinan was born in the year 1490. It is also assumed that he spent his youth in the village of Agirnas near Kayseri until conscription (devsirme) to the "masters of…
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Music

Traditional and Modern Music Music as a way of creative expression of societies has a very important place in the Anatolian culture as well. Traditional music made with Turkish culture-specific instruments such as oud, zither, reed flute and bagpipe is one of the cornerstones of Anatolian music culture. With the development of music and technology…
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Religion

Turkey is the only secular country in the Islamic world. Secularism is enshrined in the constitution that religion has no place whatsoever in governing of the country. Like other European countries, the weekly holiday is Sunday - not Friday as many are mistaken- and the Gregorian calendar is used in Turkey. The constitution secures the…
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