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Villages in Ortahisar

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Like Mustafapasa, Ortahisar is another interesting and lovely town in Cappadocia. Few tourists visit. The old town is located at t

Historical Monuments in Bursa

Green Mausoleum

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This architectural marvel is beautiful not just for its amazing tiles but the splendid ornaments inside too. The tomb of the secon

Valleys in Nevsehir

Göreme Valley

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Besides enjoying the unique landscape of this valley, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, something I recomme

Of Cultural Interest in Avanos

Suspension Bridge

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In this city of Cappadocia, you can buy lovely pottery and at reasonable prices. It's interesting to walk into any artisan store t

Cities in Fethiye

Fethiye

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Day Cruise through some deserted islands off the coast of Fethiye, in the Aegean Sea. Tourists only have to worry about drinking b

Mosques in Ankara

Kocatepe Mosque

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Built in 1987, one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity of more than 15,000. The building is built in Ottoman styl

Beaches in Olimpos

Olympus Beach

The path that connects the village of Olympus to the beach is amazing. It goes between laurels in bloom and huge trees that shade

Historical Monuments in Antalya

Hadrian's Gate

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Erected in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who arrived in the year 130 AD, Hadrian's Gate is a triumphal arch in white Antaly

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Library of Ahmed III

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Built in 1719, this beautiful library still has the cabinets where the Sultan's valuable books were stored. It's one of the many "

Castles in Uchisar

Uchisar Castle

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There are no words to describe Uchisar Castle. It is awesome. If the landscape is amazing at Cappadocia with its fairy chimneys

Villages in Selçuk

Town of Selçuk

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Selçuk, besides being the nearest town to the ruins of Ephesus, is the perfect place to spend a day. It's small, only 25,000 inhab

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Ágora

The Agora of Ephesus is larger than 110 square meters and was the heart of commercial life of Ephesus. Its construction dates back

Of Touristic Interest in Derince

Churches, Wineries and Underground Kitchens

When walking through Derinkuyu, you have to look at the small details and the layout of the rooms to understand the function of ea

Mosques in Istanbul

Nusretiye Mosque

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This mosque is the only one of baroque style in Istanbul. It's a very peculiar as you can clearly see baroque features that make i

Villages in Selçuk

Selcuk Citadel

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The imposing citadel of Selçuk is on Ayasluk Hill, the same that St. John wrote about in his Gospel. It's possible to climb it fro

Mosques in Selçuk

Isa Bey Camii

At the bottom of the hill Ayasuk, where you can find the citadel, is the lovely Isa Bey Cammi. This mosque was constructed in the

Museums in Istanbul

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

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This interesting museum is on the banks of the Golden Horn. The easiest way to access it is to get off at the ferry station Sütlüc

Statues in Istanbul

Alexander Sarcophagus

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At the entrance of the Archaeological Museum, in the left wing, is the first room of the museum's fascinating collection. Here are

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