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10 hidden beauties of Türkiye for an isolated vacation
10 hidden beauties of Türkiye for an isolated vacation
Turkey, with its abundance of natural and cultural heritages, is a place where tourists from all over the world can spend their holiday, whether it is an adventurous one or a calm one. While the Anatolian lands host millions of tourists every year in its popular destinations, the country also hosts numerous pristine locations. Click through the story in photos, to see the 10 hidden beauties of Turkey for a serene vacation, as compiled by daily Hürriyet…
Sarısu: Located in the Kandıra district of northwestern Kocaeli province, the Sarısu Valley is home to about 165 bird species. The district offers visitors an enchanting vacation with its natural beauties.
Ilıca Waterfall: Ilıca Waterfall, located in the Black Sea province of Kastamonu, is an exotic destination for tourists, where the azure-hued waters merge with the fascinating greenery.
Taşkale: The Taşkale town in Central Anatolian Karaman province hosts numerous cultural and natural wonders, including its famous caves.
Kapkırı: The small enchanting village of Kapkırı, about 40 kilometers near the popular resort town of Bodrum, has many ancient ruins from the Byzantine and Hellenistic eras. Kapkırı is also located near the Lake Bafa, which is home to about 20,000 bird species.
Bilgelik Valley: Bilgelik Valley, located in the Mediterranean province of Antalya, recently became a tourist favorite with its natural wonders. The destination offers many activities for nature lovers, including climbing and trekking.
Büğüm Bridge: The Büğüm Bridge, located in tourist hotspot Antalya, witnessed many empires and civilizations, including Roman, Byzantine, Seljukian and Ottoman, and still maintains its pristine beauty.
Clandras Bridge: Built during the time of the Phrygians, the bridge’s history dates back to about 2,500 years. Located in the Uşak province, the bridge’s history and the natural wonders it is surrounded by astonish visitors.
Altınköy Open Air Museum: The museum, located in the capital Ankara, tells the village tales of people who resided in the capital about a century ago. Altınköy Museum has many items from different decades, including the 1930’s and 1950’s.
Birgi: A small Aegean village located in İzmir province, Birgi is a cosy destination with its centennial trees and wooden windowed houses. The village also has traces of history from the Ottoman Empire.
Karaburun: Another hidden beauty of the Aegean, Karaburun enchants visitors with its untouched greenery and azure-hued waters.
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