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Turkey: The Crossroads of Europe and Asia
Posted by Heidi Uy

As I  read the article today  in  BBC News about  Turkey’s Bosphorus sub-sea tunnel links Europe and Asia http://bbc.in/1aDeUC1 ,  it made me think that at this point in time, it would be easier, faster and may be cheaper to visit Amasya, Northern part of Turkey  with this new Marmaray Tunnel.  I  am really astound that Turkey’s location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia makes it a country of significant geostrategic importance.

 

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Now it gives me the reason to share with you my dear readers our not so old pictures (2011) about our First Travel to Turkey recalling the beauty of Istanbul and Amasya. Here are just few of our numerous pictures. How I wish i can post all of them but will take only  those which I think the basic you should never miss when visiting those cities in Turkey.

 

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With my son and mom at Dolmabahçe Palace

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located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used. (source from the web)

 

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Basilica Cistern

The Unthinkable Underground Cistern, the Imperial water storage tank built in the
6th century. Eerie, especially with the Medusa heads (one on its side, and one upside
down) supporting a couple of the columns. (source from the web)

 

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Hagia Sophia Museum – former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey (source from web)

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BIGET, Authentic Turkish Fine Dining Restaurant. How we love everything served to us especially  Iskender, eating it  for the very first time.

 

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Another place to dine in. With my youngest sister and Coby.

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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.

 

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The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Kids are so adorable, they wanted to have pictures with us. So, there you go…

 

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Taksim Square, situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels
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Turkish delicacies found along Bosphorus Strait. Must try.
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My cousin Kei, Yigit -nephew of my brother in law & my son, Coby enjoying Torium Snowpark, located in Torium Mall- a newer shopping mall concept that combines shopping and recreation.

AMASYA 

is a city in northern  Turkey and is the capital of Amasya Province, in the Black Sea Region. Tokat from east, Tokat and Yozgat from south, Çorum from west, Samsun from north. (source from wikipedia)

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This 110.000 sq.mt. park located in Kurtuluş square is quite attractive with its tea gardens, ice skating rink, picnic areas, play grounds and traffic training track for children.

 

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At Kral Kaya Tomb. Just having a quick break. The tombs were buit to this place because according to the myth, the kings were believed to rise again and they dont want people to find their tombs easily.

 

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Coby after climbing the slippery polished walkways at Kral Kaya Tombs

 

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This time, looking forward to see the beauty of Castle of Amasya. Cilmbing to this rocky steps is a real adventure. This was contructed since the time of Alexander the Great, and it feels like we were taken to another world. Another amazing race for me and my son as we both say. He is such an active and brave boy!

 

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Finally, i reached the top. Far below me lies the beautiful city of Amasya
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Love at 700 mt height from the sea and 300 mt from the Yesilirmak river. Must see!

 

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Harsena Otel Cafe & Restaurant. Another must try!

Bucket list ✔️. I hope by reading this article I inspire you to travel to TURKEY! Such a beautiful country!

HUgs,

Heidi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2 thoughts on “Turkey: The Crossroads of Europe and Asia”

  1. Louie

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    1. Heidi Uy

      @louie: Thank you for taking your time to read this. I appreciate.

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