Why should Türkiye be on your travel list?

Turkey is full of attractions and exciting places for every visitor and is considered one of the best destinations for food lovers. From cultural and historical monuments to beautiful beach resorts, Turkey has become one of the top 10 destinations that you must visit in your life.

The great city of Istanbul is one of the places that you must see; With hundreds of attractions and historical places and of course delicious food! Some of the top attractions that can be seen in this city are:

• Hagia Sophia
• Galata Tower
• Sultan Ahmed Mosque
• Big market
• Spice market
• Topkapi Palace

Turkish beaches are also worth exploring; Where the biggest beach resorts are located. Antalya, Alanya, Bodrum, Marmaris, and Kusadasi are some of the best places to spend a pleasant vacation. Türkiye is also a famous destination for stomach-churning; Where you can enjoy the different flavors and aromas of hundreds of different foods. Next, we will introduce five popular Turkish dishes that you must try:

Top 5 Turkish dishes that you will fall in love with

Lahmjun

Lahmajoon is known as “Turkish pizza” because of its appearance. This dish is actually a piece of freshly baked flat bread filled with local vegetables, onions, cilantro and minced meat or pieces of meat. Some types of Lehmjoon include additional spices and may be served with sour pomegranate syrup or chopped nuts.

Lentil soup (Marjimak Churbasi)

Lentil soup plays an important role in Turkish cuisine. This soup is a simple but delicious puree of spices and lentils, garnished with lemon juice and cilantro. In some places, olives, carrots or cabbage are also added to it.

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Omelet (Manman)

Turkish omelet is usually served for breakfast; Because it gives a lot of energy and keeps you full. This omelette is a combination of vegetables and scrambled eggs, in which peppers, tomatoes and onions are cooked together and added to the eggs. Sometimes, a spicy sausage called suchuk is added to give it more flavor.

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Chikofte is a delicious combination of fresh raw meat, softened semolina, spices and chives. This dish is usually wrapped in thin flat bread and is a quick and delicious meal that is one of the main dishes of Turkey.

barbecue

Perhaps the most famous fast food in Türkiye is Doner Kebab, which you must try in Türkiye. In addition, doner kebab is the national dish of Türkiye. For those who haven’t tasted or seen it yet, kebab is a sandwich filled with slices of meat, vegetables and spices. Every region or even every city has its own type of kebab, so try it and enjoy.

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The seven regions of Türkiye have various attractions, smells and tastes to discover. If you have ever traveled to Turkey, share your opinion and experiences with your companions where Share it.

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