KUPASONLINE.COM — Who doesn’t know Turkey? This country is a favorite choice for travelers. Apart from storing attractive natural beauty, Turkey also has many historical places with many stories. The buildings in Turkey are also unique because of the mix between Europe and Asia. Many of them keep the history of Islam. This uniqueness is what makes it visited by many tourists. So, this time, we will provide information about various tourist attractions in Turkey that you must visit!
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is a magnificent mosque in Turkey which has uniqueness and amazing beauty. This mosque was built by Sultan Ahmed 1 who came from the Ottoman dynasty in the 14th century, while the construction of the building began in 1609. It is called the Blue Mosque because the tiles covering the walls and the dome are blue. There are also 6 minarets which are said to have been criticized by Sultan Ahmed 1 because they are the same number as the Grand Mosque in Mecca. To overcome this, he contributed to the cost of making the 7th minaret of the Grand Mosque. If you want to visit here, you are required to wear modest clothes and women must wear the hijab. When entering the mosque complex, you will be presented with the magnificent architecture of the largest mosque in Istanbul.
Pamukkale
As a popular tourist spot, Pamukkale is arguably a hot spring that has an amazing view. At first glance, the pond would look like snow, but the white color in the pool was actually hardened calcium metal. Here you are free to soak in a pool that is shaped like a terrace. It is said that this hot spring pool can cure various diseases, such as asthma, rheumatism, eye diseases and skin diseases. Pamukkale is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm, except during winter where it closes at 5 pm.
