Sights in Turkey

Castles in Istanbul

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The ruins of Anadolu castle are on top of the hill town that has the same name. To get here take one of the ferries that cross the

Historical Monuments in Ankara

Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)

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This mausoleum opened in 1953 dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey. It is a block of marble columns of about 40 tons, reached

Mosques in Istanbul

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

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The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is the uncontested star of the Eyüp neighborhood. The mosque's interior houses the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ans

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Trajano Fountain

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The U-shaped fountain Fountain of Trajan is on the Via Curetos. It has two floors that are supported by columns and two ponds. Dur

Churches in Istanbul

Saint Stephen Bulgarian Orthodox Church

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On the banks of the Golden Horn, in the neighborhoods of Balat-antigus and Fernet, we found the church of St. Stephen of the Bulga

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Squares in Istanbul

Hippodrome of Constantinople

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The Hippodrome was the center of Byzantium's life for more than 1,200 years, and the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. It was also a v

Mosques in Istanbul

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque

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In December 2006 I went to Istanbul and saw this mosque, celebrating the cult which involved the Koranic school boys. It was a won

Churches in Nevsehir

Sandals Church

This church gets its name from the marks on the ground is in front of its entrance. One of the best frescoes in the region can be

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Temple of Hadrian

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This Corinthian-style temple was built in the second century, in commemoration of the Emperor Hadrian's visit, which is noted by l

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Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Egyptian Obelisk

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The oldest monument in Istanbul is the perfectly preserved Obelisk of Theodosius that was carved in Egypt (1479 BC) and placed in

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Serpent Column

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South of the Obelisk of Theodosius there's a strange column that catches your eye immediately. The Serpentine Column was formerly

Ruins in Selçuk

Augustus Gate

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In front of the Celsus Library there's a spacious and bright place with a beautiful door. To its right is the Gate of Augustus. It

Mosques in Istanbul

Little Hagia Sophia

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How beautiful is this mosque? It's on a secluded side street of Sultanahmet, the Little Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian 527-53

Squares in Istanbul

Beyazıt Meydanı Square

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This square, between the Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University, is one of the most beautiful and lively citywide. In Byzantine time

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Maiden's Tower

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This was the first monument I saw in Istanbul. When I went to dinner, I stayed on the Asian side, as the best view of Kiz Kulesi

Mosques in Bursa

Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii)

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The Ulu Camii was built between 1396 and 1399, it is the largest mosque in Bursa and an example of original Ottoman architecture.

Historical Monuments in Adana

Dawn in Capadoccia

An unforgettable experience!! We flew at sunrise to the volcanic region of Cappadocia in Turkey in a hot air balloon and I can ass

Churches in Aksaray

Church of Selime

This church is within the establishment of the Monastery of Selime. The inside is not too special, its external construction, eart