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Uniquely situated between the two continents of Europe and Asia, considered part of the Middle East, Turkey was part of the Roman Empire, then later taken over by the Ottoman Empire. The country’s history and central position on the map lends a rich depth of culture, trade and architecture.

A melded culture is particularly observed in the city of Istanbul, which was once called Byzantium, then Constantinople. It is here that its European identity is most prevalent, while interwoven with its Middle Eastern culture. Muslim mosques stand prominently while commingling with Christian churches and Jewish Synagogues.

Regions of Turkey

Marmara Region

Istanbul

Agean Turkey

Mediterranean Turkey

Black Sea TurkeyCentral Anatolia

Eastern Anatolia

Southeast Anatolia