{"id":2211,"date":"2019-11-10T19:51:23","date_gmt":"2019-11-10T16:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smileacademyizmir.com\/en\/?page_id=2211"},"modified":"2022-10-21T16:33:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:33:50","slug":"why-turkey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smileacademyizmir.com\/en\/why-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Turkey?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why choose Turkey for dental treatment?<\/h2>\n

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From the ancient port city of Ephesus (Efes) to the soaring Byzantine dome of Aya Sofya, Turkey has more than its fair share of world-famous ruins and monuments. A succession of historical figures and empires \u2013 including the Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans \u2013 have all left their mark on this former stopover along the Silk Road. Experiencing their legacy takes you from the closeted quarters of the sultan and his harem in \u0130stanbul’s sprawling Topkap\u0131 Palace to the romantic and mysterious Lycian ruins on Mediterranean beaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Lyrical Landscapes<\/h3>\n
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Turkey’s diverse landscapes, from Aegean olive groves to eastern steppe, provide a lyrical setting for its many great ruins. The country’s most magical scenery is to be found in Asian Anatolia, where beautiful vistas are provided by the vertiginous Mediterranean coastline, Cappadocia’s otherworldly ‘fairy chimney’ rock formations and wavy valleys, the alpine pastures of the Ka\u00e7kar Mountains, and golden beaches such as 18km-long Patara. Whether you settle down with a \u00e7ay to enjoy the view across mountain-ringed Lake E\u011firdir or explore the hilly hinterland on the southwest coast’s many peninsulas, Turkey’s landscape will leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

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Activities Galore<\/h3>\n
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Turkey offers activities to suit every temperament, from outdoors adventure to cultural enrichment. Watery fun includes diving, windsurfing, rafting and canyoning in mountain gorges, kayaking over Kekova’s sunken ruins and traditional\u00a0g\u00fclet<\/em>\u00a0cruises on the Mediterranean and Aegean. Or take to the air with \u00d6l\u00fcdeniz’ thrilling paragliding flights or a hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia. For a fresh angle on stunning Turkish scenery, trek to highland pastures or walk part of the Lycian Way trail. In town, take a culinary course, soak in the hamam or sign up for a culinary or cultural walking tour.<\/p>\n

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Culinary Exploration<\/h3>\n
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The best thing about sampling Turkey’s delicious specialties \u2013 ranging from meze on a Mediterranean harbour to a pension breakfast featuring ingredients fresh from the kitchen garden \u2013 is that they take you to the heart of Turkish culture. For the sociable and family-orientated Turks, gathering together and eating well is a time-honoured ritual. So get stuck into olive oil\u2013lathered Aegean vegetables, spicy Anatolian kebaps and dishes from Turkey’s many other corners \u2013 and as you drink a tulip-shaped glass of \u00e7ay and contemplate some baklava for dessert, remember that eating is deepening your understanding of Turkey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Why Izmir?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Turkey’s third-largest city is proudly liberal and deeply cultured. Garlanded around the azure-blue Bay of \u0130zmir, it has been an important Aegean port since ancient times, when it was the Greek city of Smyrna, and its seafront\u00a0kordon<\/em>\u00a0(promenade) is as fetching and lively as any in the world.<\/p>\n

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The city’s rich and fascinating heritage reflects the fact that it has been the home of Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Levantines and Turks over the centuries. While not as multicultural these days, it still has resident Jewish and Levantine communities and its unique and delicious cuisine attests to this.<\/p>\n

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Foreign visitors here are largely limited to business travellers and tourists en route to Ephesus. The reason for this is a mystery to us, as the city is home to compelling attractions including one of Turkey’s most fascinating bazaars, an impressive museum of history and art, and a local lifestyle as laid-back as it is welcoming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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