Top two places in Turkey
Are you planning a holiday in Turkey but don’t know where to visit?
Well, this article will help you in planning your next trip to Turkey. Today’s read will answer the most common question tourists ask while planning a trip to Turkey that is
“Where to go in Turkey?”
Turkey is a beautiful country with tons of places to visit and tourist attractions.it is a unique country that links th two continents of the world, Europe and Asia. turkey is ranked as the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. The country is a mix of history and modernism. It amazes the tourist with its stunning scenery, rich history and heavenly food.
If based on beauty and attractions almost every city in Turkey is best for tourism but the top-rated two places in Turkey are listed below. These places/cities are tourist favourites have plenty of tourist activities and are rated as the best cities in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a beautiful city in Turkey that manages to mingle its vast history with the modern mega city approaches. The city is a living mixture of ancient and traditional, mosques, museums, and palaces and next to them are the mega buildings, malls and markets. The city is very versatile and includes plenty of activities and tourist attractions for the tourist, for starters the most breathtaking attraction is the famous Hagia Sophia (I bet you have already heard about it), Hagia Sophia has a very rich history. It was a magnificent church that was converted into a mosque. The next tourist attraction is a Blue mosque, it was built in the 17th century and is considered as th symbol of Constantinople.
For some shopping you can visit the grand bazaar, it is the most famous bazzar in Istanbul and contains almost everything. The bazzar offers some most beautiful souvenirs, spices, Turkish carpets, Turkish antiques and jewellery (pro tip: practise your bargaining skills in this bazzar, it will surely help you).
For a scenic view of the sunset, you should visit Galata Tower, and for the heavenly food, the most famous Istiklal street is always open. You can spend weeks in Istanbul due to its diversity, there are numerous things to do in Istanbul.
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya is regarded as the best place to visit in Turkey because it offers a variety of activities and scenic views. The city contains vibrant and succulent beaches, colourful cafes, flavourful food and high-class restaurants.
If you love the sea and beaches, you must visit the Konyaalti beach and Lara beach. For sightseeing and historical heritage, you must visit the Kaleici district because it contains Turkey’s best-preserved old town. The city also contains Ottoman-period mansions and a Roman-era harbour. Antalya showcases the historic regions of the country, and many historic sites and for relaxation, the city offers sea activities, mountains and adventure (all these factors make Antalya a good tourist place and prove that there are numerous things to do in Antalya).
In a nutshell, it can be concluded that Turkey is a vast and beautiful country with plenty of tourist attractions and activities. So next time when you plan your holidays, make sure to visit Istanbul and Antalya to see tha core and heart of Turkey’s culture, history, and modernism. The picture gallery below showcases some of the magnificent views of Turkey
