Unique culture and history of Turkey, deeply dating back to the past, attracts every year hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. However, most of the visitors are coming to Turkey because of the resorts. Perhaps the most popular and most visited city is Antalya and this is well-deserved. Antalya is Often called the tourist capital of Turkish Mediterranean coast. Here you can find the most unspoiled beaches, a huge number of Antalya hotels offer the highest level of service. Excellent tourist infrastructure and rich cultural and historical heritage of this city is truly impressive.
Antalya is located on a high plateau, thickly covered with pine forests, towering at 40 meters above sea level. It is considered to be the sunniest place in Turkey that not only allows you to sunbathe and swim in the azure sea, but also to do plenty of fun activities like surfing, water skiing, sailing trips. Having arrived at this wonderful place in the spring, in March or April, you can go skiing in the morning for a wonderful mountain slopes, and relax on the beach and swim in the Mediterranean Sea during the day.
Turkey is famous for its festivals – national and religious.
Republic day, celebrated on October 29, is the main state holiday. On this day in 1923, Turkey was declared a Republic. On public holidays all towns adorned with national flags and various celebrations held of the streets. Folk festivals with songs and dances can be seen on all main streets of the cities. There are also colourful fireworks in the evening, and the streets sparkle with festive lights.
More than a hundred different festivals, both local and international, are held annually in Turkey.
Every year during the summer months many international cultural events like Dance Festival, the International Jazz Festival, Festival of the arts are held actross the country. The best performers from different countries meet annually at the most popular resorts in Turkey.
Turkey is famous for its festivals – national and religious.
Republic day, celebrated on October 29, is the main state holiday. On this day in 1923, Turkey was declared a Republic. On public holidays all towns adorned with national flags and various celebrations held of the streets. Folk festivals with songs and dances can be seen on all main streets of the cities. There are also colourful fireworks in the evening, and the streets sparkle with festive lights.
More than a hundred different festivals, both local and international, are held annually in Turkey.
Every year during the summer months many international cultural events like Dance Festival, the International Jazz Festival, Festival of the arts are held actross the country. The best performers from different countries meet annually at the most popular resorts in Turkey.
International Festival of folklore and music, traditionally held in Adana worth special mentioning among the annual festivals held in Turkey.
Antalya is also the home of Turkey’s oldest annual Film Festival “golden orange”. This Festival exists for more than 40 years and currently is the most significant event of the Turkish film industry. In the days of the “golden orange” film weeks are also held in other cities of Turkey.
Swim in the azure sea, see wonderful nature and variety of cultural activities – all this for sure will create an unforgettable lasting memories from visiting Turkey.
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