It can be hard to decide on your itinerary when you’re contemplating luxury Turkey holidays. Where to go, what to see, what to do? Many visitors can be overwhelmed and lose track of their holiday plans when faced with the richness of Turkey’s history and the vibrancy of its culture. There’s nothing wrong with that!
For those who want more of a focused holiday, and want to make time to visit all the sites they’ve read or heard about, it is important to consider the specific destination of your Turkish holiday carefully. Here are three of our top spots in Turkey that are certainly worth a visit, for sports, history, and the beautiful Turkish architecture.
The Ataturk Olympic Stadium
For all the sports fans of Turkey, nothing beats a visit to the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, the largest capacity stadium in Turkey. The stadium has been home to the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, which made it an instant hit with football fans from many different nations. It’s also been the place to witness massive music acts live, such as U2′s concert there in 2010. It’s well worth having a look to see if any teams or bands of interest to you are playing in the stadium while you’re on your luxury Turkey holidays.
The Grand Bazaar
If you want to experience Turkey’s history outside of a museum, the Grand Bazaar is the place to go on your luxury Turkey holidays. With nearly 60 covered streets and 4,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is a bustling and vibrant location, and a wonderful place to spend an afternoon hunting for keepsakes and mementos. However, it’s also a window into Turkey’s rich history, being one of the oldest covered markets in the world. The Grand Bazaar was originally opened in 1461, and it was well known for its pottery, jewellery, spices, and carpet shops – much like it still is today.
The Galata Tower
If you’re interested in the beautiful architecture of Istanbul, there’s no better way to see it than up close and personal on your luxury Turkey holidays. The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower in the Galata district, and is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the city. It affords anyone willing to journey to the top a beautiful panoramic view over Istanbul. Standing 66 metres tall, the tower was originally built in 1348, and was the apex of the fortifications surrounding the ancient Genoese citadel.
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