Top 5 Turkey Holiday Attractions.

 Turkey has several sites that are great for holiday traveling. Its miles of coastline and ancient historic sites lure millions of tourists from all over the world. Turkey has a great diversity of landscapes that tourists can enjoy. The high tourist season in Turkey runs from mid- to late March to November, though those interested in winter sports will also find sites to visit in the colder weather.

Bodrum Castle in Bodrum dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. The castle is situated over the Bodrum harbor and is open to visitors to tour it. This castle is the site of various yearly festivals, and it also features the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which has shipwreck remains on display. There are also many islands off the coast of the Bodrum peninsula, which offer snorkeling and swimming. Near to the castle are beautiful beaches and water parks, in addition to bars and restaurants that tourists will love.

Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul is located near the Sea of Marmara. This large, magnificent complex is built according to Islamic architectural tradition, and features numerous courtyards and paintings for travelers to marvel at. The palace is also home to one of the largest diamonds on earth. This complex was built in the 1400s and has historical links to Turkey's Ottoman Empire.

Cappadocia is a favorite tourist spot for Turkey holidays because of its unique features. It is located in the central part of the country in Anatolia. The site is important in history and was an important strategic region for the Hittites, the Persians, the Romans, and Alexander the Great. This region has breathtaking geological forms, known as rock houses and fairy chimneys, which were formed by volcanic eruptions and deposits millions of years ago. Many structures have been built out of the volcanic rock in the region, including homes and monasteries.

The ski resort in Kartalkaya is a great tourist location for those interested in winter sports in Turkey. Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at this resort. This is a great place for beginners to learn how to ski, but the resort features dozens of ski runs for all levels. Tourists can also enjoy ski shows and displays at night.

Iznik, in a region of Turkey previously under the Roman name Nicaea, has a variety of monuments steeped in ancient history, including the remains of Byzantine architecture, an ancient basilica, a mosque, and a museum full of ancient pottery and relics. Tourists will also enjoy the town's beautiful lake and orchards.

Amy Scott has over 15 years experience in the travel industry. She loves the Mediterranean and North Africa and especially likes to write about holidays to Majorca and Sharm El Sheik.

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