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Whether your reading has you longing for a real-life adventure or you simply want to carve out time to get lost in a new story, here’s how to find your perfect literary trip.

One day in this beguiling city is enough to explore medieval strongholds, drift between traditional craft shops and soak up Ottoman-era traditions.

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