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A one-horse open sleigh ride on Turkey’s frozen lake

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In the depths of the Turkish winter, Lake Çıldır freezes over. When the ice reaches 40-45 cm thick, locals and tourists alike take advantage of its frosty surface by riding across the icy landscape in horse-drawn sleighs.

Added on the 12/02/2022 16:20:57 - Copyright : AFP EN

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