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In Ephesus we may visit one of the most distinguished buildings still standing from the Hellenistic-Roman period in Turkey. The UNESCO World...
Everything from Türkiye
Türkiye (formerly Turkey) is a transcontinental country straddling Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. It features a diverse landscape including coastal plains, high plateaus, and mountains. The population is over 85 million. The capital is Ankara, but the historic and cultural centre is Istanbul, the only city spanning two continents. Türkiye was the heart of the Ottoman Empire for centuries before becoming a republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923.
It is a presidential republic and a candidate for EU membership. The economy is one of the world’s largest, with a strong industrial and service sector. Türkiye is famous for its rich history, which includes sites like Ephesus and Cappadocia, and its unique cuisine that blends Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Balkan influences.
Türkiye is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as the Middle East and Africa. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Nature: 5 Important Straits
Let us visit 5 important straits. I have been exploring various aspects of nature with regard to the four classic elements. A strait represents a...
Nature: 7 Strange Rock Formations
What do I mean by 7 strange rock formations? Well, the Earth’s surface is full of loose stones and boulders and solid rocks. Some have over the...
Nature: 10 Great Caves
A cave is a hollow place in the ground, often very deep but also quite small like a grotto. Here is a nice selection av 10 great caves. This...
Pictures from Türkiye
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Türkiye (formerly Turkey). They are the result of trips to different parts of the country. If you...
Sun, sand and more in Alanya, Turkey
Sun and bath on the Turkish Med coast with a short look behind the tourist façade and a visit to a world renowned natural wonder. That is the...
World Heritage #0485 – Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Come for a bath and a look at the great white terraces of the heritage site Hierapolis-Pamukkale in central Turkey. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
A two day excursion inland from Alanya to Pamukkale, Turkey
From the first time I saw pictures of Pamukkale I dreamed of going there myself. My dream came true. About Pamukkale Pamukkale means...
Roaming Turkey’s Anatolian plateau
The fascinating life and scenery on the Anatolian Plateau, as well as the bureaucratic hassles of continuing the journey. This article is no. 2 of 5...
World Heritage #0357 – Göreme
The landscape of Göreme in Turkey is spectacular, and human activity has made the rock formations even more fascinating. The UNESCO World Heritage...
Istanbul and the west coast of Turkey
This was a journey into the unknown and intriguing cultures of the Middle East, and the encounter of a friendliness and hospitality hard to come by...
World Heritage #1457 – Pergamon
The Greek acropolis of Pergamon in western Turkey commanded a large area, and was central in trading activities more than 2,000 years ago. The...
World Heritage #1452 – Bursa
The Ottoman Empire took over when the Eastern Roman empire fell. The Ottomans trace their roots back to this area around Bursa in Western Turkey....
World Heritage #0356 – Istanbul
The historic areas of Istanbul is a dream, the monumental mosques and minarets are almost like a fairy tale. The city's history and geographic...
