The first time I went to Turkey was in 1988. Since then I've visited the country about 12 times, in every season and to every region.
Turkey is a fantastic country, also for the beginning traveller.
It's a place where all the young people hang out. Watching the sun rise here is an unforgettable experience. Even nowadays children wear uniforms to school. The Yakutiye Medresesi in Erzurum dates from 1310 and was built by the local Mongol ruler at that time. Sumela monastery is located about 50 km south of Trabzon.