Category: Turkey

Turkey was devastated by an earthquake. Here’s what that means for tourism; Feride Yalav-Heckeroth; CNN

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Despite the quake that caused major loss of life and leveled entire neighborhoods, Turkey is hoping the tourists keep coming. But what kind of vacation can they expect?

Source: Turkey was devastated by an earthquake. Here’s what that means for tourism | CNN

UNESCO-listed Monumental Mount Nemrut statues survive Türkiye quakes; Belta

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The monumental stone heads of Mount Nemrut and other UNESCO-listed statues in southeastern Türkiye were not damaged in the powerful earthquakes that shook the region last month.

Source: UNESCO-listed Monumental Mount Nemrut statues survive Türkiye quakes

The Hagia Sophia: A landmark that was converted from a church to a mosque, to a museum, and then mosque again; Bonny Chu; Fox News

Photo: Muhammed Enes Yildirim

The Hagia Sophia, originally built as a church in the sixth century, is an architectural site that reflects the various religious changes the Mediterranean region faced over the years.

Source: The Hagia Sophia: A landmark that was converted from a church to a mosque, to a museum, and then mosque again

5 Most Beautiful Road Trip Routes In Türkiye; Hype

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Whatever the destination, it is often said that getting there is the best part of the trip. Türkiye certainly offers the finest of both experiences. Bordered by the Mediterranean, Aegean and the Black Sea, this majestic paradise presents stunning vistas and lush landscapes, historical treasures, local delicacies, and an unhurried approach that brings joy to the journey.

Source: Travel: 5 Most Beautiful Road Trip Routes In Türkiye – Hype Malaysia

Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi – magnificent masterpieces of Islamic architecture in Turkiye protected by UNESCO; Azertac

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Distinguished 11th-century Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi, located in the Sivas province of the South-West Turkiye, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. According to UNESCO, this region of Anatolia was conquered by the Turks at the beginning of the 11th century.

Source: Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi – magnificent masterpieces of Islamic architecture in Turkiye protected by UNESCO