Turkey Features

Turkey Features

• Top Attractions in Turkey
  

  Edirne is home to the undisputed masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, the Selimiye Mosque, built by the architect Sinan in 1574. A former Ottoman... Read more

• Quintessential Turkey
  

  For many Westerners, visiting Turkey is an exotic experience, but it's incredibly easy to get drawn into the everyday rituals that make life... Read more

• If You Like
  

  Turkey, a sort of bridge between Europe and Asia, has been a cultural crossroads for thousands of years. Numerous civilizations—Greeks... Read more

• Turkey Today
  

  In July 2007, Turks, in overwhelming numbers, reelected the Justice and Development Party (AKP). This led to Abdullah Gul's ascension as president... Read more

• Top Turkey Experiences
  

  A boat ride along the Bosphorus is one of the most enjoyable ways to see the sprawling, magnificent city of Istanbul. From the ferry's vantage... Read more

• Islam
  

  Islam is an Abrahamic religion—one of the three largest (and somewhat interrelated) monotheistic religions in the world. The prophet Muhammad... Read more