Turkey might be the world’s most contested country. Its landscape is dotted with battlefields, ruined castles and the palaces of great empires.
Then again, if you want to simply unwind, spend an afternoon being pampered at a hamam, or let the warm waters off the Mediterranean coast lap at your toes.
Adventure lovers can head East to Nemrut Dagi National Park. Bon vivants need look no further than Istanbul, where the markets and bars are among the most stylish and atmospheric, and the mod Ottoman cuisine rates as the tastiest in the world.
The country’s tumultuous history has left a deep legacy. People who never had to suffer for an idea or fight for a patch of land can be overwhelmed by the passion of ordinary Turks for their country. But for ordinary Turks this passion finds an outlet, not in martial ardour but in simple pleasures: family, food, music, football and friendship. Sharing their joy in the simple things is a highlight for every visitor.
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