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The Turkish Riveria is an area of Turkey on the Mediterranean coast; it is also known as The Turquoise Coast because of its deep blue waters, golden sandy beaches and year-round blue skies. The Turkish Riveria is centred around the Antalya province andis widely known for its extensive mediterranean shoreline, ancient cities, and forests. Bordered by theMediterranean Sea to the South and the Taurus Mountains to the North, this area offers something for everyone. Warm, summy summers and mild winters attract tourists throughout the year. The area is served by the International Antalya airport which offers frequent all-year round flights from the UK. There is a considerable number of quality remains from the Greek and Roman Empires in Turkey, especially in this area on the southern Mediterranean coast. Most of the cities have museums preserving the artifacts, such as sculptural reliefs, statues, jewellery, household utensils, frescoes and mosaics. In addition you will frequently find ruins of the period still standing, exhibiting their treasures as an open-air museum. Some of the popular tourist destinations are: |
