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Bordered by eight countries and the magnificent Mediterranean, Black Sea and Aegean, the Turkish land houses in itself beautiful wonders. The religion is predominantly Islamic wit Turkish as the official language. The borders of the land stretch into both the continents so visitors will be able to get a feel of all the four season in a single vacation. Archeology, art, architecture and history are at their best in this land. You will also get a fair share of being in the lap of nature. So overall, Turkey is an all-rounder.
The history of Turkey is such that the culture of the place is a blend of the Islamic, Christian and Jewish traditions and culture. Evidently, you will find all types of interesting place significant of all the religions. Out from the cityscape, Turkey has about 8000 km of exotic shoreline with dominating mountains and magnificent landscapes all over the place. All this is sure to excite a nature and adventure lover.
Taking about the variety in cityscape, the city of Istanbul presents the blend of various cultures and communities. Being traditional to the core, the city does not miss out on modernization. There are many ancient castles, palaces, mosques and museums that you can drive to. Taksim is one of the modern localities which have a lot of entertainment in store for you. Do visit the Princes Island nearby to sink yourself in the virgin beauty of nature. A notable place in the vicinity is the Bosphorus.
The Golden Horn is a beautiful estuary and looks like a postcard picture. Here you will come across the old wooden huts synagogues and churches that date back to the period of Ottoman and Byzantine. The Tomb of Eyup and Eyup Camii are places of pilgrimage for the Muslims.
There are many car rental services that operate in the city with kiosks in the airport premises. Do get hold of a deal.