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Rudy Maxa's World Exotic Places: Turkey

Rudy Maxa's World Exotic Places: Turkey

Genres

Documentary

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Join veteran travel writer and TV show host Rudy Maxa as he explores Turkey, a land of stark beauty that sits at the crossroads where Europe and Asia -- and two of the world's great religious faiths -- meet. Maxa guides you through the mysteries of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and then into the delights of a bona fide Turkish bath. Next, he hops on a boat to explore the many Roman ruins along Turkey's southern Turquoise Coast.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 January 2009

Country

Turkey

Cast

Rudy Maxa

Rudy Maxa

Himself

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