"A captivating combination of European and Middle Eastern cultures, Turkey has been inspiring travellers for generations. As well as its truly remarkable landscapes, which range from sculpted mountains to golden-sand beaches, you'll find spellbinding cities and a unique array of Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine architectural marvels. Packed with insider tips and advice, this fully updated tenth edition of the Rough Guide to Turkey makes the perfect travel...

At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern" -- but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary visitor there are pitfalls to avoid as well...