At the end of the 20th century, Turkey became the third country that Russians discovered for themselves, risking to go to rest a little farther than the already familiar foreign countries - Cyprus and Spain . Around the middle of the nineties, Antalya, one might say, burst into the tourist market with its "all inclusive », Low prices, new large hotels . Hotels with swimming pools and restaurants, shopping and warm sea - there were more than enough impressions for the first visit to Turkey! As time went by, newly-made foreign tourists began to quietly, getting into flocks and cautiously looking around, creep over the territory of hotels . For many, Turkey remains to this day only a large open-air bar, next to which, it seems, there is also a sea . But fortunately, more and more of our compatriots are consciously approaching this amazing country with a rich history .
Of course, one of the most remarkable advantages of Turkey is the warm sea ( P richem them at once three), the gentle sun and magnificent landscapes . And here too in a greater prize there will be those who, having left a lined beach area, will go in search of a wild territory, escaping from the mountain of a rivulet with icy water, serving in the sea of a ridge of stones, under which live ridiculous crabs ... Unhurried walks along the shore barefoot and in the rolled trousers will bring a lot of pleasure if you know how to enjoy small discoveries . The holiday is traditionally associated with a serene sleep before dinner, but once after Wake up the morning slumber and go to the beach - meet the dawn . Grab the camera - the pictures will come out wonderful!
In addition to the favorite beach holiday Turkey offers ski slopes, shopping and a lot of various excursions. Their choice depends on the region of the country and your desire to see monuments of antiquity or natural attractions. However, there is one universal advice. Ask in advance the excursion program of the area you are going to. Having chosen what you want to visit, look in the trustworthy sources for more information. And when you arrive at the place, you will already know what you are dealing with.
And there is something to be surprised in Turkey about the prepared person. Preserved natural areas, unique landscapes of Cappadocia, the hot springs of Pamukkale, amazing imagination of the imperial grandeur of Istanbul, the beautifully preserved ruins of ancient cities. Turkey is not in vain called the cradle of great civilizations. An inquisitive traveler will find here Roman amphitheatres, ancient Byzantine temples, Seljuk caravanserais and, of course, mosques of the Ottoman times
About mosques we should say separately . Officially, Turkey is a secular republic, but Islam is professed by 99% of the country's inhabitants . Muslim traditions, the special way of life of the inhabitants of Turkey - all this in itself is curious for the Slavic . Culturally interesting interest, it is important not to forget about the tactfulness and sense of the measure . Visiting not every mosque is possible for tourist purposes, if you ever managed to get into one of them, it would not be superfluous to observe simple rules: to take off your shoes, cover your head with a handkerchief and, of course, not be in a beach dress .
This Turkey as it is - without fake decorations for unpretentious visitors - will be opened by the most patient and courageous, not afraid to get off the stamped trail. And what will be your holiday in Turkey - depends only on yourself!
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