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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.
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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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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In the ancient town of Olympos, tree houses are perched above beach paradise and the historic remains of "pirates".
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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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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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A selection of these Turkey articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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