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Turkey Promoted with Global “Home Of” Campaign Shot by World Renown Photographers

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey Tourism

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recently launched a brand-new tourism branding and advertising campaign under the banner ‘Home Of’. With the unchanging main byline ‘Home of….’, the second part of the byline uses variable text to convey Turkey as the starting point for many distinguished sites, historical events and unique features, including ‘Home Of History’ and ‘Home Of Adventure’ among many others.

Tags: Go Turkey, Steve McCurry, Turkey photographs, Turkey tourism, Turkey tours, Turkey Travel

Calling All Fans of Turkey: Vote Istanbul Best Destination

2013-03-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Go Turkey website

We just received a press release from the Turkish Tourism Office, Istanbul is officially calling all people who love Turkey to vote for the city in winning the title of European Best Destination for 2013. According to the release, the only city in the world to span two continents, Istanbul is the legendary crossroads between Eastern and Western cultures.

Tags: Go Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul tourism, Turkey, Turkey Travel

Turkey Events: The 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival

2011-05-29 by Phil Butler

Antalya, Turkey view

If ever anyone dreamed of experiencing the performing arts from within the perfect venue, then Antalya and the Aspendos Antique Theatre is the place to be. Beginning in June 9th with a debut performance of Carmen by the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet, visitors to Antalya can enjoy the 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, but one magical event in Turkey’s 2011 repertoire.

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