In this post, you will discover Turkey through these videos that show you Turkey in a unique way, this post consists of videos taken from several social media pages (their names will be mentioned under each video). New videos will be added regularly, so, don't forget to check this post again.
Fethiye - Ölüdeniz
Istanbul
Located in the south of Çamlıhemşin District, between the valleys formed by the Fırtına and Hala streams, the plateau is located at an altitude of 2032 meters around the forest upper limit. Offering an ideal environment for trekking and resting, the plateaus have a unique civil architectural structure as well as their rich biodiversity. The plateau, which is 15 kilometers from Çamlıhemşin District, is interesting with its original architecture. Its foggy landscapes and authentic wooden houses offer fairy-tale views to the plateau. Accommodation is provided in the plateau houses, which serve as pensions in the plateau.
If you are a frequent traveler, you must have noticed that every city has its own unique set of sounds. While wandering in Istanbul, have you ever felt the different sounds that make it what it is? As a city that spans along two continents with its 14 million residents, Istanbul offers a lot of places that fit your mood. From the street musicians trying to attract viewers with the different tunes, they play to the clinking sounds of the spoon hitting the famous Turkish tea glasses, to a street vendor (simitçı) yelling out to buy his simit. Visit Istanbul where very street has its own cultural elements inherited from its past and enjoy the sounds!!
Are you sun or a snow lover?
Depending on your preference you can visit Turkey during the hot or cold weather. April, May, September, and October are pleasantly warm, with temperatures of 68°F to 86°F, so are typically the best times to visit Turkey’s ancient sites. June through to September is very hot, with temperatures reaching the mid-thirties on the south coast.
While November to March can get quite cold in Turkey many hotels in coastal areas close during this cold weather. On the other hand, travelers who enjoy traveling through the low season will enjoy visiting Turkey because they are far less busy.
According to Wikipedia, The Maiden's Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander's Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
The legend says: the Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy saying that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 by a snake. So he decided to put her in this tower built on a rock on the Bosphorus isolated from the land to protect her.
Dolmabahçe Palace, the most magnificent of the symbolic structures of the Ottoman Empire's transformed identity in the 19th century, Dolmabahçe, the elegant palace of the Bosphorus...
After President Erdogan gave an opening date for the Galataport project, it became a matter of curiosity. Galata port, located on the coastline between Istanbul Karaköy Ferry Pier and the building belonging to Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Fındıklı Campus, will become a public promenade.
The Galataport Istanbul project has a unique cruise port located on the 1.2 km coastline by the Bosphorus, an exclusive hotel brand, cafes, restaurants, boutique stores. , with its offices and two important art museums, is among the most important destination projects in the world.
In Turkey, there is a noticeable variety of climates, with considerable differences between the areas. The coastal areas have generally a mild climate, but the coast of the Black Sea is colder than that of the Mediterranean. The interior has a continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers, though nights remain usually cool.
In Istanbul, the average temperature in January is around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F), but sometimes cold air masses from the Balkan Peninsula or Russia reach this area, bringing some cold and rainy days, and even snow (in Istanbul, there are about 15 days per year with snow, mostly from December to March).
The beş çayı is a Turkish custom with its literal translation "Five o'clock tea". A variety of dishes get prepared for the visitor, it is called "ikram" in Turkish, which means "hospitality", and is served with many cups of tea.
Grand Bazaar or what is known as "Kapalı Çarşı" (meaning covered market) contains nearly 4000 shops in 30,000 sqm and covers 61 streets!!, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered shopping centers in Istanbul. Initially designed as an economy and finance hub for the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, this historical bazaar is a microcosm of Turkish manufacturing and artisanship. Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is the main destination of tourists and is one of the world's most visited places with annual visitors of 91,250,000.
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