Turkey Action & adventure, Autumn, Bird, Landscape, Modern architecture + Museum pictures

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Founded more than 25 centuries ago at the point where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul\'s incredible mix of old and new, East and West, is bound to blow you away.

Explore ancient ruins, enjoy apple tea, browse market stalls, sail along a turquoise coast and hike the sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia and Göreme National Park.

Explore ancient ruins, enjoy apple tea, browse market stalls, sail along a turquoise coast and hike the sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia and Göreme National Park.

From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.

Explore ancient ruins, enjoy apple tea, browse market stalls, sail along a turquoise coast and hike the sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia and Göreme National Park.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.

Hover in a balloon over this Mars-like landscape to see its fairy chimneys. On land, delve into its complex underground cities.

Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.

Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.

Known for its picturesque Blue Lagoon, this Turquoise Coast destination is an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing, diving and paragliding. 

In ancient times, people lived within these caves and scenic rock formations and raised pigeons as essential messengers and pets.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.

This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.