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Turkey
Turkey is one of the Middle East countries, and it is bordered on the north by the Black Sea, on the eastern side by Armenia and Iran, on the southern side by Syria and Iraq, on the western side by the Aegean Sea, Greece and Bulgaria, and it is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world, due to its picturesque nature and its diverse tourist attractions. In this article, we will learn about its capital, Istanbul, which is considered one of the best cities in Turkey for tourism.
Istanbul is the best city for tourism
It is considered one of the largest cities in Turkey, in terms of population, with a population of about 13.4 million people, and it is called the metropolis, which is the economic, cultural, financial, and tourist center of Turkey, and there are more than 39 provinces, which are located on The Bosphorus, is the only city in the world between two continents, namely Asia and Europe.
The most important tourist places in Istanbul
Turkey is one of the most beautiful places for tourism and they call it an underground paradise, and from the mother of places in Istanbul are:
- Galata Tower: An estimated length of about 67 meters, and is located on the horizon of Istanbul, through which you can see charming landmarks, such as the old city, which is made of stones, and it is called the Tower of Christ, and it is considered one of the tallest towers in Turkey, and it was built in the year 1348 AD, and for centuries It has been modified, and was earlier used as a fire control tower, and at the present time there are upper reaches, night clubs, and a cafe.
- Istanbul Archaeological Museum: It is one of the most important and famous museums in Turkey, and it consists of three different museums, which are the Archaeological Museum, the Ancient East Museum, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum, and it was founded in the year 1891 AD, and is considered the first museum in Turkey, and in the beginning it was built on the basis of Topkapi Palace, and it contains The most valuable artifacts, including the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great.
- Chora Church: It is located on the tourist road, and it is considered one of the most attractive areas for tourists, and it is characterized by the wonderful Byzantine art. It survived to the present time, and dates back to the days of Constantine, and after several centuries it turned into a mosque, and in the year 1948 AD it turned into a museum.
- Dolmabahce Palace: It is considered one of the luxurious and beautiful palaces, and was built in the nineteenth century, using about fourteen tons of gold leaf, and it is considered one of the most brilliant palaces in Turkey, and it was mixed between Ottoman architecture and European styles, and was home to six sultans in Turkey, during the period 1856 1924 AD, in addition to being home to the largest wealthy people in the world, the Bohemian Crystal, which Queen Victoria presented to him as a gift, and it is located along the Bosphorus coast.
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