Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry featured in many cuisines of the former Ottoman, Arab, and Iranian countries. It is a pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup, honey or warm sugar water. Crushed pistachios are typically sprinkled on top as a garnish. (Location: Ürgüp)

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