Every year it is becoming more and more interesting to visit some of the most beautiful resorts in Turkey, but when friends, comrades and the Internet try to find out something about this country, they start telling different frightening myths about this beautiful country, that's why our task is to understand these fairy tales and understand what is really true and what isn't.
Myth 1: In the Turkish market it is necessary to bargain.
In the Turkish markets,it is as appropriate to trade as in our markets, everything depends on the situation. If you decide to buy a souvenir from a courtyard merchant, you can bargain accordingly, but if you buy a dress or shoes in a boutique, then the bargaining there will not be appropriate.
Myth 2: It is not safe for women in Turkey.
I assure you that women in Turkey are as safe as in Moscow, Kyiv or Minsk. Yes, there is no doubt that the less clothes a woman wears, the more men will pay attention to her. But isn't such a rule also valid in other countries? But I know for a fact that there is a universal answer "NO", which is valid for men in any country.
Myth 3: Contaminated water in Turkey.
Yes, there are dirty water sources in Turkey, and they are called "puddles", while other water sources simply contain a very high concentration of calcium, which gives the water an unusual bitter taste, which just needs to get used to.
Myth 4: Turkish men have seven wives each.
The practice of polygamy in Turkey was banned almost a hundred years ago, as well as bride theft in the harem, so you can not worry that your wife or daughter is stolen into the harem of the sultan. According to statistics, one of the fifty Turkish men has a mistress, but in the CIS countries, this figure is much higher with which to conclude that the Turkish men are much more accurate than ours.
Myth 5: Istanbul, the capital of Turkey.
Alas, but it is not. The capital of Turkey is Ankara, and Istanbul is the largest city in this country.
Myth 6: There is nothing to see but the beach.
On the territory of the country,there are more than 33 thousand archeological monuments and 440 thousand archeological objects registered by UNESCO, ruins of "ancient Greece" ara also there, and these are the ruins of the ancient cities of Ephesus, Miletus, Aspendos, Lycia,and Priena. There are two of the Seven Wonders of Light in Turkey: the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus and the Mausoleum in Halicarnassus, the house of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, the cross on which Christ was crucified in Istanbul, and even Mount Ararat, and she is in Turkey, so I assure you that in this country there is much to see.
Myth 7: Turks are very stupid people.
This is one of the most "heavenly" myths, because the Turks are not stupider than Russians, Ukrainians,and Belarusians, and maybe even in some way surpass them, because in the market, boutiques or hotels you can easily find Turks who speak several foreign languages, and as for the traders, they very often fool our citizens with their prices for rare expensive souvenirs made in the evening at home, which makes you think about the intellectual abilities of this people.
I hope that having dispelled your myths and fears about this strange, having read this article, you will still dare to visit it and I assure you that you will not regret it. And remember that myths are invented only to attract and strengthen the interest of tourists.
Myth 8: Indigenous Turks eat a lot of bread in a loaf of bread a day!
It is true! In this regard, there were even cases of obesity in Turkey, to which the authorities could not help but react! It has issued a law that specifies exactly how much a loaf should weigh, from what kind of flour and calories! However, not all production shops operate according to the law.
Myth 9: One hundred diseases - one explanation. This is all - flu!
100%! All the diseases in the Turks go under one comb. Whether it is otitis or allergies - it does not matter. It's all the fault of the flu prankster.
Myth10. All the women in Turkey should wear a burqa!
Back in the 19-20th century, Turks were not allowed to study and work. Moreover, a woman who earned her own bread without the help of a man- caused indignation and condemnation in those around her. But after the reforms at the beginning of the last century, women's rights were equalized to those of men. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find a Turkish woman who is a member of parliament, a professor at a university, a doctor, a journalist, a writer, a lawyer, a judge, a ballerina or a singer.
The story is the same as the handkerchiefs and closed clothes. There are very few women in such clothes in cities. Even if you see a Turkish woman wrapped in a wrapper, she is likely to come from a village.
But don't forget that the handkerchief for Turks is not just an accessory, but also a sign of Islam. Please note that the color of the handkerchief is always exactly matched to the tone of the outfit. Oh, this fashion... Women are such fashionable women in any country).
Myth 11. Turks are always in credit
That's right. In Turkey, people pay mostly with credit cards. Living in debt, they can't pay off, complaining about high-interest rates. If you do everything on time, the commission does not come.
In all markets, bars,and cafes you can use the installment service.
