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Turkey is a beautiful, exciting country where east meets west and there are thousands of years' worth of history to explore. Our guide takes you through some of the attractions not to miss out on while visiting Turkey. We start with the Blue Mosque, which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. It was completed in 1616 and takes its name from the famous blue tiles that line the walls, their light reflecting out through the windows of the building.

The Gallipoli Anzacs are now a national park but were once the sight of a bloody battle during the First World War, during which both the Turks and Allies suffered heavy casualties when the Allies tried to open a supply line through the Black Sea to Russia. Eventually the Turks won following some intense warfare. Now you can see some war memorials alongside sandy beaches and beautiful pine forests, all of which are definitely worth exploring on your visit to the area.

You should also visit the Cappadocia region, which is in central Turkey and is considered to be one of the geological wonders of the world. There are lots of unusual valleys and cones, which were created by the eruption of two volcanoes more than 60 million years ago. You can also see more than 600 churches and other buildings cut into the rocks in the region, where you will find quite a lot of frescoes painted onto the walls. Cappadocia has been home to many cultures over the centuries.

Ephesus has a history dating back to 12BC and it is now one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world, with around 20% of the city being excavated. It used to be home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, as well as one of the Seven Churches of Revelation where St Paul lived and preached. Ephesus was one an important trade and religious center and you definitely can't leave Turkey without paying a visit.

One last place to visit is the location of the small yet wealthy Commagene Kingdom. This is located near Mount Nemrut, which is part of the Taurus mountain chain and is extremely beautiful. Attractions include the huge funerary monument of Antiochos I. This is a famous sanctuary shaped like his head that is more than 150 meters in diameter and more than 50 meters in height. You can also see representations of Apollo and Zeus. This is one Turkish attraction not to be missed.