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Explore the best of Turkey, the fusion point of east and west, where history has created its unique identity and beautiful scenery.
07 October 2011
For centuries, this country has been the meeting place between Europe and Asia. Delve into its past, from Ottoman splendour and ancient ruins, to golden beaches and cave dwellings.
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06 October 2011
Turquoise waters and ancient ruins coexist along Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, giving history buffs and beach bums exactly what they want in a vacation.
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03 June 2011
In the ancient town of Olympos, tree houses are perched above beach paradise and the historic remains of "pirates".
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02 June 2011
The little island of Bozcaada, roughly 15 square miles and home to a less than 3,000 people, is unknown, even to Turkish locals.
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31 May 2011
The most dramatic way to see this stretch of coastline is by skimming through the crystal waters aboard a gullet, a traditional wooden yacht.
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31 May 2011
Cappadocia, a dreamy slice of central Turkey dotted with ancient rock formations, has a history every bit as remarkable as its landscape.
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30 May 2011
Hamams are an integral part of Turkey's cultural and social history.
30 May 2011
Parisian street artist JR has been transforming neighborhoods and attracting tourist dollars. But at the same time, a graffiti landmark in New York is in danger of closing.
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15 April 2011
Turkey’s largest city is a dream destination for everyone who loves to eat and cook, as an ever-increasing number of cooking courses and food-focussed walking tours are on offer.
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12 November 2010
A selection of these Cultural Activities articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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