Country Reviews: Turkey, the Beauteous Transcontinental Nation Part III

Country Reviews: Delicious Food to Eat in Turkey

1. Simit

The first on Country Reviews list would be the very famous Simit. Simit in Turkey is very common but please do not think that it is not nice because of that. Simit is circular bread sprinkled with sesame, something like a donut. However, Simit is very crunchy and chewy compared to donuts and the taste of Simit is excellent. Simits made in Anakara (the capital of Turkey) has high crispiness and it is one of the best Simits that I have had. You can taste Simits in the mornings, where local vendors and restaurants serve Simits that are made freshly every day. Simits could also be bought in all supermarkets in Turkey to allow common folk to eat Simits at the comfort at their own homes. Another great fact about the tasty pastry would be its interoperability with other condiments like jam and cheese. Simits are normally eaten with Turkish Tea, where the tea would have great nutritional properties to its drinkers.

Country Reviews: Turkey, the Beauteous Transcontinental Nation Part II

Country Reviews: Interesting Places to Visit in Turkey

1. The Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia, located at the biggest city of Turkey, Istanbul, would be the first on our list for the astounding architecture. Before it was a grand museum like today, it was formerly a church for the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople. Then the Ottomans would come along to lay siege on Constantinople, taking the Hagia Sophia and turning it into an Islamic Mosque. After the fall of the great Ottoman Empire, the first Turkish President reformed it, turning it into a museum for all to lay eyes on the grand and exquisite work.
You should visit the Hagia Sophia because of the unique architecture where marble and mosaics had filled the grand hall. The mosaics that filled the Hagia Sophia also had imagery of various Christian references like the Virgin Mother Mary and his newborn son, Jesus. By reviewing the various mosaics, there are also images of several rulers of the past Byzantine Empire like Emperor Alexander the Second or Empress Zoe. All of the imagery in the dome would make this a must see place for history buffs or those who just want to witness something from the past.

Country Review: Turkey, the Beauteous Transcontinental Nation Part I

Country Reviews: Turkey, the Beauteous Transcontinental Nation Part One: Introduction and History

Introduction

Turkey is a Eurasian country (spanning across Europe and Asia) filled with many exotic sights and interesting things to do. In Turkey, the major religion is Islam and Islamic Muslim consists of the majority population. Turkey has many breath taking sights for the local tourists to gaze and admire upon, like the Marmaris, a resort for the foreign tourists. Turkey is surrounded by many countries like Bulgaria, Greece, and Azerbaijan, meaning that there are also a few tourists and working people from those neighboring countries. Their largest city would be Istanbul, with over 13 million living in Istanbul. Turkish is the official language of Turkey meaning street names and documents would normally contain Turkish words. Turkey’s most favorite sports would be soccer (or football) and the biggest club at Turkey consists of Galatasaray, Fenerbache and Besiktas. If you are a soccer buff, be sure to experience their hostile atmosphere against the opposition.