Turkey Action & adventure, Coastal + Shopping pictures

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See a hidden gem of Istanbul, an Ottoman house of prayer nearly 500 years old, with magnificent tiles, built in the middle of the market in the Fatih district.

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

Istanbul, with its unique blend of Western and Eastern history and culture, attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy modern Turkey in the malls, galleries and clubs while also indulging in the exotic appeal of the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, coffee houses and mosques. The natural beauty of the city plus the pleasant Mediterranean climate completes the picture. The largest city in Turkey, it was for centuries the capital of a mighty empire. Istanbul is now all things - modern and traditional, familiar and exotic.

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

Enjoy the sights of the Aegean Sea, secluded coves, a charming old town and almonds fresh from the tree in this town on Turkey’s southwest peninsula.

This town center beach is ideal for sunbathing during the day and for enjoying waterfront dinners in the evening. 

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.