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| Located between Asia and Europe, and bordered by Middle East, Turkey amazes everyone with its unrivalled history that stretches back thousands of years. From the ancient Hittites to the great Ottomans, this quaint land has been home to many dynasties and empires, which left behind them an incredible historical and archaeological heritage. Not only Tunisia is known for its colorful heritage, but it is also reputed for its lively ports, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife, friendly atmosphere and excellent cuisine. | |||||||||
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Tourist Attractions in Turkey Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Camii): Known for its imperial architecture, Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. The mosque derives its name from the famous blue and green Iznik tiles, which adorn its interior walls. The Blue Mosque is probably Istanbul's most famous landmark and it is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Completed in the year 1616 by Mehmet Aga, the imperial architect and one of the students of the great architect Sinan, Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Camii Mosque was the supreme Imperial Mosque of the Ottoman Empire. Haghia Sophia: This great masterpiece of Byzantine art was constructed in the 6th century AD by Justinian. Located at the intersection of the two main roads in Iznik that connect the four gates, the church was built to serve as the principal place of worship in Byzantine Nicaea (Iznik). It is the third church to occupy this site. At the time Haghia Sophia Church was built, it was the largest church in existence. During the fourth crusade in 1204, the church was sacked by the Latins. It was converted to a mosque in the 15 century by the Ottoman Sultan and later on transformed in to a museum in the year 1930. Haghia Sophia houses a great collection of beautiful artifacts and striking mosaics. Ephesus: Listed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Ephesus is one of the historical cities of Turkey, which is known for its Library of Celusis, the ancient Marble Curetes street, the temple of Hadarin and Agora and the majestic amphitheatre. |
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