Discover why Kuşadasi and Ephesus get over a million visitors each year, some of whom come back again and again to these magical destinations.

Ephesus, Turkey. Library of Celsus at sunrise, beautiful sky

Young couple paddling on stand up paddleboards against the yacht in the sea.

Architectural detail of a brand new superyacht, with guest cabin windows and bridge

Woman in hammam or turkish bath

Parachuting

Travertine pools at ancient Hierapolis

Pigeon Island with "Pirate castle". Kusadasi harbor. Aegean coast of Turkey.

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Asia

Destinations

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Turkey

Pamukkale is a must-go destination for any excursion to Turkey. The town and the surrounding area date back to the era of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The diversity of cultures and religions that settled in Pamukkale has left an incredible collection of religious and architectural artifacts.

Ancient ruins  in Hierapolis , Pamukkale

Hierapolis  Theater in Turkey

Guide and tourists in front of the Tetrapylon in Aphrodisias,

Karahayit near the city of Denizli,Turkey

Ancient city of Laodikeia, Turkey

Ruins of the Byzantine northern gate (IV century AD), Turkey

pamukkale

Back view of woman traveler in hat looking at amazing Amphitheater ruins in ancient Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey. Grand panorama

Road Through Autumn Landscape

Pamukkale Pools

White Travertine rock landscape of Pamukkale, Turkey

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Pamukkale

For centuries, Turkey has been a jewel of Asia Minor and the Middle East. Three empires, spanning over a thousand years, have made Istanbul their capital. Come to a place where East meets West, and discover what so many people treasure about Turkey.

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The only city in the world that spans two continents, for millennia, Istanbul has been a place for conquest, culture, and commerce. With its tolerant, secular society and stunning architecture, a trip to Istanbul is a rare opportunity to see the world in a new way.

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Istanbul

Turkey is an intriguing and appealing country that remains entwined with its ancient cultural influences. Turkey was once ruled by mighty empires such as Rome, Egypt, Persia, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

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775 Years Berlin: General Views And Atmosphere

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Trip Planning

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Tips

Turkey

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