Turkey is located in the Middle East, bordered to the east by Armenia and Iran; to the west by Greece, Bulgaria, and the Aegean Sea; to the north by Georgia and the Black Sea; and to the south by Syria, Iraq, and the Mediterranean Sea. It also shares a maritime border with Cyprus. Its total area is 783,562 square meters. Its capital is Ankara. Turkish is the official language of the country, and its system of government is secular and democratic.
Tourist attractions in Turkey:
Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the orders of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in 1558 AD, is distinguished by its location amidst a group of architectural buildings such as schools, shops, and baths.
Hagia Sophia Museum, located in the Sultanahmet district, was built in 359 AD. It was an Orthodox church and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman era. It was then converted into a museum during the Turkish Republic in 1934, and recently converted back into a mosque. The covered market, built in 1461, is an old covered market with shops selling clothing, gold, and souvenirs.
Yıldız Sarayi Palace, built by Sultan Selim III in 1790 for his mother, Mihrişe Sultan, is a beautiful and impressive palace well worth a visit.
The Bosphorus Bridge, completed in 1973, is one of two bridges connecting Asia and Europe. It is 39 meters wide and 1,510 meters long, and visitors and tourists can enjoy its view at night by staying in the many cafes and restaurants in the Ortaköy area.
Taksim Square, the lively center of Istanbul. Eminoyu, one of the popular districts of Istanbul. Brides’ Hill.
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror Mosque. Galata Fortress. Eyup Sultan Mosque. Giant statues. The Ottoman village of Cuma Kiz in Bursa.
The mountainous sea valley, which connects the cities of Antalya and Fethiye.
Uzungol, meaning “Long Lake,” is located in Trabzon. Harran, located in Sanliurfa.