Turkey is a bridge between Asia and Europe located on a peninsula. It has many historical and natural attractions across its seven geographical regions and 81 cities. Istanbul, the cultural center, located on the Bosphorus Strait was the capital of four empires and attracts many tourists annually to visit its mosques, palaces and bazaars. Turkey offers scenic beauty from coastal cities like Antalya to inland areas like Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and the mountain resorts ideal for skiing.

1. WELCOME TO TURKEY

2. Turkey is a pennisula. It is a bridge beetween Asia and Europe.

3. Turkey has many historical and natural attractions.

4. Turkey’s area is 814.578 kilometres squares and its population is about 70 million. It has got 81 cities. The capital city is Ankara. The other most important cities are Istanbul, Izmir, Trabzon, Antalya, Adana and Bursa.

5. There are 7 geographical regions in Turkey.

6. Marmara Region Black Sea Region Agean Region Central Anatolia Region Mediterranean Region East Anatolia Region Southeast Anatolia Region

7. Istanbul is an old city and the cultural center of Turkey. It takes place on two side of Bosphorous Strait .

8. Istanbul has a rich cultural history. It is the capital city of the four famous Empires in the world namely Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Latin Empire and the Ottoman Empire.

9. It has got many touristic attractions. About two million tourists come to Turkey every year.

10. Istanbul is also shopping centre… You can buy carpets, kilims, leather clothes, Turkish delight in Covered Bazaar.

11. Don’t leave without Seeing two masterpieces of religious art of İstanbul: Süleymaniye and Blue Mosques Visiting Hagia Sophia Museum, Dolmabahçe and Topkapı Palaces Eating fish in Bosphourus Drinking Turkish coffee You know “A cup of coffee has a memory for 40 years “

12. Atatürk’s Mausoleum Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. Our leader, Atatürk’s mausoleum is here, in Anıttepe.

13. About 4 millions people are living in Ankara. You can also buy copper, ceramics, textiles, leather and decoration items in Ulus. Because Ankara’s shopping centers are usually in Ulus.

14. If you go to Ankara, you should visit Atatürk Forest Farm, Science Museum, Anatolian Civilization Museums.

15. Trabzon is in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It has got lots of plateaus and mountains… In summer, Trabzon is rainy and warmand, it’s rainy and cool in winter.

16. Trabzon has got a lot of tourist attractions, such as Trabzon Castle, Sumela Monastery, Atatürk Museum and Uzungöl. Uzungöl has got a wonderful natural beauty.

17. In Trabzon, there are lots of tea houses and restaurants. In a traditional restaurant, there are always hamsi, corn bread and black cabbage. As a beverage, there is always tea in the menu. . .

18. Let’s go to Çanakkale Çanakkale is very important for our history.

19. If you go to Çanakkale, you must visit Gallipoli Martyrs and commemorate our hero soldiers.

20. You can also see Troy Horse and take photos of it.

21. It is the most beautiful and also the biggest Agean city of Turkey. Because of its university, cultural heritage and industry, the population is about 6 million people.

22. How about going to Eskişehir? If you come to Eskişehir you can get on train. You can visit Midas Ancient city. You can buy meerschaum chess set. Eskişehir is famous for its meerschaum.

23. Fairy Chimneys have the most beautiful and popular views all over the world. This area is made from tough rocks and the buildings, churchs are also made from this stone.

24. As all Mediterranean cities Antalya has magnificient views and beaches you should see. Especially in summer, lost of of tourists come to Antalya and other Mediterranean cities like Bodrum, Marmaris, Muğla…

25. NEMRUT - The best sunrises and sunsets are here, at the back of big heads.

26. Van is the biggest east city of Turkey. The biggest lake of Turkey, Lake Van and Castle of Van are the most beautiful ones you should see.

27. ILGAZ & ULUDAG & KARTALKAYA & PALANDÖKEN If you want to ski in Turkey, there are lots of places that you can choose… With their hotels, skiing areas and activities, they are the most favourite ones.

28. EPHESUS - Buildings, theatres and ruins here were built old Greeks. And this place, Ephesus, takes place in Agean Area.

29. PAMUKKALE- It takes place in the Agean Area. There are white stairs which are on the way of sky.

32. Prepared by Gül GÜMÜŞLÜ Arrangement: Ahmet YORDAM www.yolyordam.com