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TurkeyINTRODUCTION Turkey home to some of the greatest empires in history. Istanbul, or Constantinople, is the country's largest city. It was also home to the Christian capital during the Roman Empire and became capital of the Eastern Empire. It was also one of the last Roman cities to fall to invaders. There are also other spots to see in Turkey. You can spend time along its waterfront on either the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Ankara is the country's capital and governmental center. However, this city might not be the warmest place to visitors. The Republic of Turkey is a Eurasian country with its Eastern and Western traits. It also spans two continents. The seas which surround the country on three sides are the Black Sea, the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Turkey has borders with Georgia, Armenia, Nakhichevan and Iran to the east, Bulgaria and Greece to the west and Iraq and Syria to the south. Throughout history, Turkey, due to her location, her important strategic position, and her extensive coastline, makes her a neighbor to the entire world. Major Cities HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Climate: In summer you will find Turkey is hot, hot, hot. Winter is still hot though not so bad and wet. Capital: Ankara Languages: Turkish Power: 230 V, 50 Hz Time Zone: DST +0300 UTC Currency: Lira - Currently 1 TRL = 0.0000008 USD ATTRACTIONS Aya Sofya The symmetrical building known as the Haseki Hürrem Hamamı, was designed by Sinan in 1556-57. The hamam was one of 32 designed by Sinan. It was open until 1910 and is now host to a beautiful carpet shop run by the Ministry of Culture. Troy The ancient ruins of Troy have revealed nine ancient cities on the site, with Troy VI or VII believed to be the setting for the Iliad. Devrent Valley Cappadocian valleys are host some odd looking volcanic cones, closest to Aktepe in northern Cappadocia is one particular area known as the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys, here you will find the the best-formed and most thickly clustered cones. Mt Ararat The twin peaks of Mt. Ararat have been in legends since the beginning of time. This is where they say Noah rested his Ark. For many years permission to climb Ararat was refused because of security concerns, but this incredible summit is now a great place to trek and see if you really can find the Ark. RESTAURANTS NIGHTLIFE LODGING Tan Hotel This 4 Star Hotel is located in the center of Istanbul and is within walking distance to shopping and public transport. The Hotel offers its own restaurant and bar. Hotel Lunay Located close to the beach and city center of Antalya this 3 star hotel has its own restaurant and bar and is within walking distance to everything. Sahinbey A 2 Star hotel located in the center of Ankara this hotel has its own restaurant and bar and is withing easy reach of everything. PERSONAL STORIES 
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