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Museums in Istanbul

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It is the perfect place to get lost in Istanbul if you're there at Easter week. It is much quieter than the Santa Sofia and the Bl

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Villages in Ortaköy

Ortakoy

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Istanbul is perfect for a pleasant walk, with the mosque of Bosphorus, little bars, tea shops and small shops along the river. You

Tourist Information in Marmaris

Marmaris

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Here you will find a wonderful natural environment and landscape because of this site's location at the meeting point of the Medit

Cities in Izmir

Izmir

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Izmir is the second-largest port in Turkey after Istanbul and the third largest city in terms of population. It's on the Aegean co

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Yalis and Ottoman Houses

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The word 'yali' comes from the Greek word 'coast' and is used to refer to the wooden summer residences in the Ottoman Empire that

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

Of Touristic Interest in Nevsehir

Houses and Churches Carved Into the Rock

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Next to the famous churches located in the Open Air Museum of Goreme, the whole landscape of Cappadocia is dotted with houses and

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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Caves in Uchisar

Cappadocia

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Surreal rock formations spanning further than the eye can see. Not only are you able to wonder and appreciate the beauty and intri

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

Museums in Ankara

The Anatolian Civilizations Museum

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This museum is a must, if you stop in Ankara. It will give you an idea of the history of the peoples who have inhabited this lan

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

Villages in Kas

Kas

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If you fancy exploring the Costa Licia in 'gulet' (traditional wooden boats), with delicious food, stay in a comfortable small ho

Museums in Istanbul

The Museum Of The Ancient Orient

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Although it also has very interesting carvings of the Hittite Empires and the Ottoman Empire, the most striking feature of this mu

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

Villages in Nevsehir

Çavusin Village

Visiting the village of Çavusin is going back to a completely different time. If the Cappadocian landscape doesn't give you a fore

Things to do in Turkey

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