| In Turkey summers are hot, springs are warm, and winters are cool and cold. Turkish culture is influenced by the culture of Middle East, China, India, Europe and Anatolian. Turkey is an Islamic country. Turkey is famous for its carpet. ANKARA is the capital city of Turkey Museum of Anatolian Civilization located at near the Ankara Citadel. It displays the archeological remains from the city, monolithical statues, and jewellery Ataturk Maysoleum is made where founder of Turkish Republic Ataturk was buried. It displays the folklore art crafts, costumes, arts, crafts and artworks. It also displays the photographs of life of Ataturk and Turkish freedom struggle. It is also known as Anitkabir. Natural History Museum is exhibit the detailing of wildlife of Anatolia, large collection of fossils and material and skeleton of Maras elephant who lived 193 years ago. Roman Augustus Temple built in 2nd century dedicated to Emperor Augustus. In fifth century temple is converted into the church. Haci Bayram Mosque is located adjacent to Augustus temple. It is a holy shrine for Muslims. Museum of Underwater Archeology located in Bodrum Castle displays the items and ships used in historic period. It also displays the gold and silver jewellery, copper items, tools and arms made from bronze. Antalya Archeological Museum displays the fossils of stone and bronze period. It also displays the statues of Roman Emperor. It also has a collection of mosaic, frescos and Byzantine icons Museum of Turkish And Islamic Art located in Ibrahim Pasa Palace. It has collections of over 40000 items included carpets, sculpture ceramic and metal work Dolmabahce Museumis very expensive palace of its time. It display articrafts such as Harrake carpets, vases, crafted chairs, desks, tables and book cases, 600 paintings. It also has grand piano and antiques Castle of St. Peter located in Bodrum now it is used as a museum. It is the best preserved monument of medieval time. Mausoleum of Maussollos its name is inspired by the name of the king Mausolus. His wife and his sister made this tomb after his death. This tomb is actually a temple made of stones and marbles but it was destroyed in 14th century by earthquake but ruins were used in Halikarnassus Castle. You can buy the carpets, leather products, traditional fabrics at old shop at Yokosu near Ullu. If you want to buy copper items, jewellery, costumes, antiques from Bakircilar Carsisi (Bazar of coppersmith). You can also do shopping from many shopping malls. The Turkey cuisine is famous all over the world. There are many restaurants which served you delicious Turkey food, all food is made up of sea food. Other cuisine is also served in the restaurants. Spicy kebab of Turkish cuisine is famous all over. Simit with tea is a common food of Istanbul. |