Tourism in Turkey

Turkey is a country in Asia with an amazing strategic location, as its borders connect Asia and Europe, and it is bordered to the north by the Black Sea and Georgia, to the east by Armenia and Iran, to the south by Iraq, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea, and to the west by Greece and Bulgaria. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Arab tourists, for several reasons, including the similarity of Turkish culture with Arab culture, and its location in the Middle East. It is one of the first human colonies in the world, and many civilizations and empires passed through it and settled in it, the last of which was the Ottoman Empire, and that made Turkey a country with a very rich history, so you will find landmarks and evidence of the different civilizations that passed through Turkey in all its parts. Its population is approximately 75 million, and its capital and largest city is Istanbul. Turkey is one of the countries with diverse natural features, in which you will be able to see many forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and many more

Tourism in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the second largest city in the world in terms of population, and a distinguished economic, tourist and cultural capital. It is located in the Marmara region in the northwest of the country. It was historically known as Byzantium, Constantinople, Astana and Islambul. Throughout its long history, it served as the capital of a number of countries and empires by virtue of Its distinguished central geographical location, as it was the capital of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, and therefore, during your wanderings in it, you will find many wonderful historical monuments left by those civilizations. This city is frequented by tourists from different parts of the earth for its magnificence, as today it has become one of the most important cities in global tourism, here you will practice all sports, entertainment and tourism activities, and for shopping lovers, you are really in the right destination

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Hagia Sophia Mosque is one of the most famous and most visited mosques in Turkey and the world as a whole. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is distinguished by its amazing architecture and historical importance to both the Byzantines and the Ottoman Empire. It was built in the year 1500 AD as an Orthodox Christian cathedral, but it was converted into A mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453, then it turned into a museum on the orders of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of modern secular Turkey, and since then prayers and religious rites have been banned at the site, but Muslims have campaigned long in order to allow them to worship in it, so it was based on This will convert it back into a mosque in 2020.

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque (or as it is known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque) was built by Sultan Ahmed I in the period between 1609-1616 AD, in order to confirm the Ottoman authority. This impressive mosque features a group of layered domes, surrounded by six minarets that adorn the city's skyline. The mosque is the largest and most visited Ottoman mosque. Despite its popular appeal, access to it is seriously controlled because the mosque is still used for religious purposes, so tourists are not allowed to enter during prayer times.

Topkapi Palace Museum

Sultans, princes and their servants lived in the beautiful Topkapi Palace in the 15th and 19th centuries during the rule of the Ottoman Empire. As the palace was built for the first time in 1453 AD by Muhammad Al-Fateh. A visit to this grand palace, including viewing the treasury full of jewels and stunning décor, gives guests a glimpse into the life of the sultans and princes of that time period. And not only that, as the Palace Museum displays an exceptional collection of Islamic relics, such as the sword of the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, and other exhibits that made it one of the famous world heritage sites.

Galata Tower

The cylindrical conical Galata Tower was built as part of the expansion of the Genoese colony, which was established with the aim of supporting the economy of local merchants in Istanbul in 1348 AD. At that time, it was called Christea Turris. ). This tower stands high above the Karakoy district of the city, just north of the intersection of the Golden Horn. It was the tallest building in the city for centuries, and still controls a large part of tourism in Istanbul. When you visit it, you can climb to the top, wander through its facilities, and see Panoramic views of the city. If you want to skip the crowds, it is recommended that you visit early in the morning during opening time or late evening, close to closing time.

Dolmabahçe Palace

Sultan Abd al-Majid built the Dolmabahçe Palace, or the so-called Palace of the Sultans, in 1856 AD, opposite the Bosphorus Strait, with an area of 45,000 square meters, which is divided into three parts, which are the imperial harem, government apartments, and the ceremonial hall. This beautiful palace was built mainly as a mooring for the Ottoman fleet. Eventually, however, the imperial garden and various small summer palaces transformed this area into a palace. There are also clear Western influences in the decoration style of the palace, which gives it a distinctive aesthetic touch, as it is full of amazing chandeliers and fountains. It is one of the most important tourist places in historical Turkey, which is characterized by luxurious design and construction, and includes many gardens, 285 rooms and 46 halls, and when entering the Dolmabahçe Palace, you must enjoy a family picnic in the surrounding gardens, which are considered important gardens and see the sculptures and fountains it contains.

Suleymaniye Mosque

This mosque was built in the sixteenth century by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, and he is one of the largest designers and engineers of mosques in Islamic history. It is distinguished by its traditional Ottoman design with a large dome and minarets of varying height.