Glorious days of unbroken sunshine, combined with terrific scenery - sheer mountains, vast plains and deserts, and seductive, pine-clad coves - welcome visitors to a land steeped in a rich, multi-layered history. Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Topkap Palace, Bursa's Ottoman monuments and historic baths, or Side's ancient Roman theatre and grand agora. When you're not exploring the remains of past civilizations, spend some time on the fine beaches of the Turkish Riviera, or trek up to the lush Black Sea. This guide provides thorough information on Turkey, and includes insider tips for adventurous travellers, expanded hotel and restaurant data and fold-out- quick-view maps of the country.
