Located in Asia and Europe, Turkey is a unique country that is rich in historical places. Asian exoticism combined with European grandeur nan graciously made this country never receded from foreign tourists visiting the country. Just look at some of the following attractions:

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque (Blue Mosque) is located on the former site of the Byzantine palace was built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, a king who was very religious who gained the throne at the age of 14 years. The architects were appointed to produce this masterpiece named Sedefkar Mehmet. It took seven years to complete the magnificent mosque with six towers that formerly famous for the all-blue interior, from 1609 until 1616.

Kaymakli

Cappadocia, which can be reached by road for about 8 hours from Istanbul city center, save a miracle in the form of underground cities. Recorded about 40 underground cities were there, but only 6 are open to the public. Kaymakli is one of them.

Initially residents Cappadocia make a hole in the volcanic rocks to save themselves from wild animal attacks and torturous winter weather. Then along with the development of their needs, made new holes are connected via tunnels to form a maze. The wine cellar, water reservoirs, kitchen, food stalls, ventilation chimneys, wells, churches and stone gate sturdy nan ever built there.

Furthermore, that place where Christians hiding from the pursuit of the Roman army.

Hierapolis

Hierapolis is in Greek means "Holy City" is a nuanced ancient Roman city located near Denizli, southwest Turkey.

Site is designated as a UNESCO world heritage site is a source of hot water since the 2nd century BC was used as a spa by many people to recover their disease. This magnificent baths built with large rocks solid, without using cement. In it there is a library, a fitness center, as well as a variety of other indoor and outdoor space. Hierapolis is now the archaeological museum.

Hagia Sophia

Church of Holy Wisdom, another name from the Greek Hagia Sophia or Aya Sofia in Turkish was once a Byzantine church once Ottoman mosque located in Istanbul.

Hagia Sophia was built in the 4th century by Constantine the Great, the first Christian king and founder of the city of Constantinople. The building is rich in mosaics and marble pillars is one of the world's leading stately building, which has now become a museum.

Slovakia is a country located at fraction Czechoslovakia Central Europe. Countries bordering the Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary has beautiful scenery thanks to some mountains that surround it, also thanks to the lure of its history and architecture. Capital is Bratislava, Slovakia famous for crystal souvenir, stuffed with traditional costumes, ceramics, and wood crafts. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia:

High Tatras

In a country that is surrounded by mountains, the High Tatras mountains are the most popular because it has the highest peak in Slovakia. Being right on the border of Slovakia and Poland, the High Tatras has an area of 750 km2. Her beauty is complemented by a number of lakes, valleys, waterfalls, and caves in the surrounding areas. Very attractive for nature lovers, is not it?

There are at least 26 peaks in the High Tatras which reaches more than 2,500 meters above sea level. Almost a full year covered in snow, the mountains are a favorite of fans of skiing and mountain climbing, as well as the tourists who just want to relax in the countryside. Yes, around the High Tatras there are some villages that provide for the cottage stays, sports facilities, and a spa for tourists.

Every year there are two festivals held in the High Tatras, the Goral Zamagura Folk Festival and Folk Festival featuring dancers, singers, and musicians in traditional costumes and local culinary specialties of Goral.

Levoca

Approximately 370 km northeast of Bratislava, there is a small town called Levoca. Levoca located in Spis region inhabited since the stone age. Spis region itself never became part of the Hungarian kingdom in the 11th century, as well as Mongolia and secured colonized by the Germans, who made Spis full of history.

In the 15th century, Levoca been a center of trade, because it is located at the crossroads of trade routes between Poland and Hungary. Wine, iron, copper, leather, fur, and lots of corn exported from Levoca. Then a British humanist came to teach at a school there, traders Wittenberg open book printing origin that lasted for 150 years there, and a famous wood carver, Master Paul, settled there.

Levoca is still surrounded by ancient walls. The main entrance is marked by a gate built in Kosice 15th century. In the open field, there are three main monuments, the Old Town Hall, which is now a museum, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic church St. James, known for its Gothic-style wooden altar, the sculpture of Master Paul around the year 1520. Altar is a wooden altar in the world, with more than 18 meters high. A number of other historic buildings can be enjoyed in the old city which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.

Spis Castle

At an altitude of 200 meters above the sleepy hill village of Zehra, Spis castle ruins stand. With an area of approximately 4 hectares, this castle is the most amazing castle in Slovakia was once the largest fortified castle in Central Europe.

Spis Castle originated from a tower built in 1113 that was later expanded to protect wealth Spis region. In the reign of the kingdom of Hungary, which Zapolya family, family Thurzo, and Csaky family, the castle became a center of politics, economy, culture, and administration. In the early 18th century, the family left Csaky Spis castle and in 1780 the castle was on fire. Since then Spis castle became dormant. Only in the mid 20th century the castle was reconstructed in part. In 1945 the castle belonged Slovakia Spis official and now serves as a museum where visitors can see a collection of weapons, equipment for the torture of prisoners, as well as a replica of the castle before it was hit by fire.

Spis Castle is only open to the public in May to October each year. In addition to viewing the collection the museum, tourists can also enjoy the view of the High Tatras from the castle. Castle which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 has also been used as a location for shooting several feature films, including Dragonheart movie starring Sean Connery and The Last Legion starring Ben Kingsley.