Shaped by two distinct continents in history, geography and culture, Turkey is a modern country that offers a unique fusion of quaint and contemporary. Rich in mesmerising natural landscapes dominated by verdant forests, cerulean coasts and stunning beaches, Turkey is nature-lover’s delight. The Turkish highlands are home to tremendous variety of flora and fauna. The art and culture is an integral part of the Turkish heritage and visitors can find  samples from Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman empires in country’s many monuments and museums.  Shaped by the Middle East, Anatolia and Balkans, the traditional arts and crafts and folk culture is a major draw for visitors who are served in equal measures by entertaining popular music, opera and ballet as well as theatre and cinema. The Turkish cuisine centred on fresh, local and seasonal produce is legendary in the variety of its recipes and flavours.