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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

7 of the best cities to visit in Turkey and where to stay

Bodrum Castle is just one of the many historical sites to be found across Turkey - (Getty Images)

There are few countries as close to the UK that offer such a formidable selection of coastal holiday destinations and city break hotspots like Turkey, all with their own distinct and eccentric collection of history, cuisine and culture.

You will find many pockets of Turkey that have warm weather in both summer and winter, while the more than 700,000sq miles of land that make up this transcontinental country present an abundance of buoyant party resorts, beautiful coastlines and historic cities teeming with ancient landmarks and breathtaking architecture.

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