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Turkey might be the world’s most contested country. Its landscape is dotted with battlegrounds, ruined castles and the palaces of great empires. This is the land where Alexander the Great slashed the Gordion Knot, where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s Iliad, and where the Ottoman Empire fought battles that would shape the world. History buffs can immerse themselves in marvels and mementos stretching back to the dawn of civilization. There is so much to see in this country. The Turkish capital is overlooked by many visitors and has some excellent museums. The stunning white terraces of Pamukkale and the neighbouring site of Hierapolis are situated inland, close to the town of Denizli. They can be reached from most of the coastal resorts on a one or two day trip but Kusadası is the closest. Pamukkale literally means cotton castle and is one of Turkey's most impressive natural wonders. It is made up of a series of white travertine terraces cascading down a cliff, which is almost 200 meters high. This is such a popular tourist attraction that strict rules had to be established in order to preserve its beauty, which include the fact that visitors may no longer walk on the terraces. Those who want to enjoy the thermal waters can take a dip in the nearby pool, littered with fragments of marble pillars. You can not miss Cappadocia, marvel at the spectacular landscape of rock cones, pinnacles and ravines. There are cave houses, underground cities and subterranean churches to explore, and visitors can stay in a cave hotel too. Hospitality is very important and visitors should respect Islamic customs. Informal wear is acceptable, but beachwear should be confined to the beach or poolside. Both chauffeur-driven and self-drive cars are available in all large towns and resorts, at rent a car company and at car rental in airports. If you are a gourmet, there are many kinds of specialized restaurants to choose from, since most do not prepare or serve other kinds of food.