Welcome to Istanbul Turkey Travel Guide
- Your travel guide to Istanbul and Turkey-

Situated along the shores of the Marmora Sea and of the Bosporus Strait, Istanbul straddles the geographic border between Europe and Asia; one of the longest suspension bridges in the world now physically connects the two continents and two parts of the city.

Known as the “Gate to the East”, thanks to its 3000 year history, there are a vast number of interesting sights awaiting the tourists; the colourful agglomeration of mosques, palaces, baths and museums make the city unforgettable. The historic quarters of the city are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. More...

Cappadocian region is the place where the nature and history come together with one of the most beautiful scenes in the world. Cappadocian Region is the area covered by Nevşehir, Aksaray, Niğde, Kayseri, and Kırşehir cities. More...

Popular National Parks in Turkey:

• Göreme National Park
• Pamukkale
• Mount Nemrut
• More Natural Attractions in Turkey

Bodrum

Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting of the eastern and western harbors, Bodrum, with its narrow streets winding down to the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining the shores of its two harbors.

odrum, has the all facilities to meet the expectations of tourists from all income levels, ranging from the rich yacht owners to the penny counting tourists who just want a reasonable room to make his vacation last all summer.

Built by the Knights of Rhodes in the 15th century and dedicated to St. Peter, the construction of the castle was completed in 99 years. It was built on Zephyrion island, the original site of the city of Halicarnassos. Stones and reliefs from the Mausoleum of King Mausolos were used in its construction. There are 5 towers in this castle; French, English, Italian, German and Snake towers. More about Bodrum