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7 places to visit in Turkey and buy currency online

We show you the 7 essential places that you cannot miss if you travel to T

Mystical and beautiful, Turkey has been a meeting place for civilizations and has vast regions that preserve natural treasures. Every season more people choose Turkey to spend a dream vacation, in these lines we show you the 7 places that you cannot miss.
  • ISTAMBUL

The ancient capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the most visited place in the country. A wonderful city where you can visit impressive temples such as the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia, the picturesque Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or majestic buildings such as the Topkapi Palace.

 

 

  • CAPPADOCIA

The Cappadocia region (land of beautiful horses, in Turkish) is famous for its capricious geological formations, the result of the action of natural forces through the centuries. Given its location, it became the meeting point for trade routes and also the object of continuous invasions. For this reason, the inhabitants of the region built entire cities in the subsoil where they could take refuge and subsist for many months without going abroad. Among the constructions are in addition to these underground cities, the caverns, the fairy chimneys, the valleys with incredible views of these formations and the Göreme National Park. The region was included in 1985 on the list of World Heritage Sites.

 

 

  • MOUNT NEMRUT

Mount Nemrut is a mountain in southeastern Turkey, known for statues from a 1st century BC tomb. C. which is at the top. The statues represent animals and various Greek and Persian gods and originally measured between 8 and 9 meters in height. These statues were sitting, now they are in ruins.

 

 

  • EPHESUS, IZMIR

Ephesus, named after one of the queens of the Amazons, was an important port city, a religious, cultural and commercial center. Currently there are Greco-Roman ruins of the city and early Christian and Byzantine remains. The city was famous for the temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and we find in it the library of Celsus, the door of Augustus or the tomb of the apostle John.

 

  • PAMUKKALE
In the province of Denizli, there is Pamukkale (cotton castle in Turkish), a surprising geological formation product of tectonic movements that caused the appearance of numerous sources of hot springs. Along with Hierapolis, the ancient Hellenistic city that was built on top of this “castle”, Pamukkale, has been declared a World Heritage Site since 1988. Definitely a must if you are visiting Turkey.

 

 

  • ISHAK PACHA PALACE

The Ishak Pasha Palace is a partially ruined palace from the Ottoman period built on a hill near the Iranian border, which in the past gave it great strategic importance. The palace does not fit in with traditional Ottoman architecture, but features a mix of styles and was equipped with luxuries ahead of its time such as central heating, running water and a sewage system.

 

 

After the tour of the essential places that you cannot miss in Turkey, we can only recommend that before the trip you plan the purchase of currency, you can do it online or by calling the customer service phone 615 40 38 77 It is fast, safe and without move from home. Enter EUROCHANGE, register if you are not a customer and buy your Turkish liras now.
 

 

5 Things to do in Istanbul

Things to keep in mind before planning a trip to Istanbul

If you're going to visit the largest city in Turkey we recommend five experiences you should not miss to make your trip unforgettable.

From Europe to Asia in 20 minutes

The first thing to know about Istanbul is that it is located between two seas (the Black and Aegean) and divided by the Bosphorus Strait. The Strait also defines the two continents: Europe and Asia. The main tourist attractions are located in the European part, however you can catch a ferry and reach the Asian side in about 20 minutes. Cross from one continent to another poses no impediment and you can take a walk on the Asian continent.

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is one of the largest in the world. It has more than 4,000 shops: jewelry stores, handicrafts, spices, housewares, rugs, clothing, antiques,… There you can buy the best souvenirs to take home. Remember that you can haggle but dont be cheap, always think to look for a fair price.

Mosques

The main mosques of Istanbul are St. Sophia and the Blue Mosque. You should not miss them. But there are many other smaller and less touristy mosques you'll love such as Eyüp, Tesvikiye, or Beyazit Laleli Mosque. Remember you are in a Muslim country and to respect their traditions is important whenever you travel. Follow their rules and you'll fit right in.

Eating kebab and more

Clearly, the kebab is Turkish food of excellence. Almost anywhere in the world you can find an establishment where you can taste this tasty dish. But the Turkish dont just live off Kebabs (although if you try a Kebab there it has nothing to do with fast-food Kebab that you can find here). In Istanbul you can taste the jewels of the Turkish cuisine: meze (hummus, falafel, dolma, olives or Tulum cheese among others), roast meats such as Kuzu Düğün Kizartmasi (roast lamb) or grilled fish such as Lüfer (Bosphorus fish). Also worth mentioning is the many varieties of tea and sweets manufactured from nuts like the Baklava (puff pastry with pistachios and syrup).

Take a Turkish bath

The Turkish baths are also known as Arabs or Hammam baths. Its a bathroom that serves to wash and to relax at the same time and it consists of four phases: the relaxation in a warm room, then you pass in to the a hot room. After, a swim in a cold pool and then relaxation in the cooling room. It can also be combined with therapeutic massages for different purposes. A spa day that will relax you after long days of touring the city.

One last tip

Remember that the legal currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira. If you are planning your trip, dont wait any longer and buy now your Turkish Liras that you´ll need at the best price on our website. This way you can prevent paying high prices at airports and not having to worry about looking for an exchange during your holiday. Relax and enjoy the city.

Can you think of any other essential experience?

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