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ISTANBUL, May1: People shopping in the Grand Bazar in Istanbul, Turkey, one of the largest covered markets in the world, Istanbul, May 1, 2013

ISTANBUL, May1: People shopping in the Grand Bazar in Istanbul, Turkey, one of the largest covered markets in the world, Istanbul, May 1, 2013

Harem in Topkapi palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Harem in Topkapi palace, Istanbul, Turkey

ISTANBUL - NOV 11: Medusa head shown in the Basilica Cistern on Nov 11, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. It is 143m long and 65m wide underground water container the most unusual tourist attraction; Shutterstock ID 151654169

ISTANBUL - NOV 11: Medusa head shown in the Basilica Cistern on Nov 11, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. It is 143m long and 65m wide underground water container the most unusual tourist attraction; Shutterstock ID 151654169

Colorful spices at spice bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Colorful spices at spice bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

ISTANBUL,TURKEY - AUGUST 15: Tourists visit Hagia Sophia on August 15, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque and now a museum.

ISTANBUL,TURKEY - AUGUST 15: Tourists visit Hagia Sophia on August 15, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque and now a museum.

The Blue Mosque, (Sultanahmet Camii), Istanbul, Turkey.

The Blue Mosque, (Sultanahmet Camii), Istanbul, Turkey.

Turquoise Coast with Tourists and Yachts ; Shutterstock ID 207720358; Project/Title: Microsoft; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Turquoise Coast with Tourists and Yachts ; Shutterstock ID 207720358; Project/Title: Microsoft; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Shipyard (Tersane) and the ruins of a medieval fortress (Alanya Castle) on the mountainside. Alanya. Turkey.

Shipyard (Tersane) and the ruins of a medieval fortress (Alanya Castle) on the mountainside. Alanya. Turkey.

KEMER, ANTALYA - SEPTEMBER 1: Yacht and sailing vessels anchored in Kemer Marina. SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 in KEMER, ANTALYA, TURKEY.

KEMER, ANTALYA - SEPTEMBER 1: Yacht and sailing vessels anchored in Kemer Marina. SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 in KEMER, ANTALYA, TURKEY.

Marmaris Castle.

Marmaris Castle.

PAMUKKALE, TURKEY - APRIL 17: Two unidentified women visit the ancient theater of the Roman city of Hierapolis on April 17, 2009 in Pamukkale, Turkey. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.; Shutterstock ID 152128088; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 2

PAMUKKALE, TURKEY - APRIL 17: Two unidentified women visit the ancient theater of the Roman city of Hierapolis on April 17, 2009 in Pamukkale, Turkey. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.; Shutterstock ID 152128088; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 2

CESME, TURKEY - JUNE 22: Inkilap pedestrian street on June 22, 2013 in Cesme, Turkey. Cesme is a beautiful coastal mediterranean town and a popular summer tourist destination.

CESME, TURKEY - JUNE 22: Inkilap pedestrian street on June 22, 2013 in Cesme, Turkey. Cesme is a beautiful coastal mediterranean town and a popular summer tourist destination.

Travertine pools and terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey; Shutterstock ID 158916125; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

Travertine pools and terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey; Shutterstock ID 158916125; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

The Columns of the Celsus Library of Ancient Ephsus in Kusadasi Turkey;

The Columns of the Celsus Library of Ancient Ephsus in Kusadasi Turkey;

Sinop Castle. At the tip of the Black Sea in Turkey.

Sinop Castle. At the tip of the Black Sea in Turkey.

Temple of Trajan at Acropolis of Pergamon or Pergamum in Turkey. Roman period.

Temple of Trajan at Acropolis of Pergamon or Pergamum in Turkey. Roman period.

Famous Spice Bazaar in sunset colors on October 27, 2007 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Famous Spice Bazaar in sunset colors on October 27, 2007 in Istanbul, Turkey.

ISTANBUL MAY 05: The Suleiman Mosque (Turkish: Suleymaniye Camii) is a grand 16th-century mosque in Istanbul, on May 05 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey.

ISTANBUL MAY 05: The Suleiman Mosque (Turkish: Suleymaniye Camii) is a grand 16th-century mosque in Istanbul, on May 05 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Man sitting on a bench opposite of blue mosque in Istanbul.

Man sitting on a bench opposite of blue mosque in Istanbul.

Underground Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici) in Istanbul, Turkey.

Underground Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici) in Istanbul, Turkey.

ISTANBUL - MAY 25: Istanbul Archaeology Museums on may 25, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. The complex of three museums contain more than a million pieces of different eras.

ISTANBUL - MAY 25: Istanbul Archaeology Museums on may 25, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. The complex of three museums contain more than a million pieces of different eras.

BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 8: People shopping at Grand Bazaar on March 8, 2013 in Bursa, Turkey. Grand Bazaar was built in 14th century and second biggest bazaar after Istanbul Grand Bazaar in Turkey.; Shutterstock ID 131778212; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader:

BURSA, TURKEY - MARCH 8: People shopping at Grand Bazaar on March 8, 2013 in Bursa, Turkey. Grand Bazaar was built in 14th century and second biggest bazaar after Istanbul Grand Bazaar in Turkey.; Shutterstock ID 131778212; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader:

The Ancient Theatre of Assos in Canakkale, Turkey.

The Ancient Theatre of Assos in Canakkale, Turkey.

Unusual crags in Cappadocia, Turkey, a historical region in Central Anatolia

Unusual crags in Cappadocia, Turkey, a historical region in Central Anatolia

ANKARA - OCT 24: Citizens visiting to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who is the leader of the Turkish Independence War and the founder of the Republic of Turkey on 24 October 2012, Ankara; Shutterstock ID 154913690; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader:

ANKARA - OCT 24: Citizens visiting to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who is the leader of the Turkish Independence War and the founder of the Republic of Turkey on 24 October 2012, Ankara; Shutterstock ID 154913690; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader:

Sumela Monastery.

Sumela Monastery.

ISTANBUL TURKEY SEPT 25 :Walls of Constantinople are a defensive stone walls protected the city of Constantinople since its founding by Constantine the Great. on Sept 25, 2013 in Istanbul Turkey.

ISTANBUL TURKEY SEPT 25 :Walls of Constantinople are a defensive stone walls protected the city of Constantinople since its founding by Constantine the Great. on Sept 25, 2013 in Istanbul Turkey.

Ortakoy Mosque on the Bosphorus shore at Istanbul.

Ortakoy Mosque on the Bosphorus shore at Istanbul.

SEDEF ISLAND, TURKEY - AUGUST 4: Istanbul Prince Island 'Sedef Adasi' on August 4, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. Island is officially a neighborhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul.

SEDEF ISLAND, TURKEY - AUGUST 4: Istanbul Prince Island 'Sedef Adasi' on August 4, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. Island is officially a neighborhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul.

Turkey, Edirne, Selimiye Mosque. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Of The Selimiye Mosque, Built By Mimar Sinan In 1575

Turkey, Edirne, Selimiye Mosque. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Of The Selimiye Mosque, Built By Mimar Sinan In 1575

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