Sights in Turkey

Historical Monuments in Pamukkale

In Hierapolis there's a unique opportunity to see Roman latrines! In this huge fairly well preserved building there took place th

Ruins in Kemer

Ruins of Olympos

Despite its backpacker and hippie atmosphere, Olympus has an ancient history: Here, in the 2nd century BC, flourished Lycian cit

Historical Monuments in Antalya

Aspendos Amphitheatre

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Aspendos is an ancient Greco-Roman city, about 45 kilometers east of the present city of Antalya. The theater, constructed by loca

Palaces in Istanbul

Beylerbeyi Palace

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In Istanbul we took several trips, one was a Bosphorus cruise, where we visited Beylerbeyi Palace, under the intercontinental brid

Historical Monuments in Aksaray

Güzelyurt and Özkonak Underground City

Güzelyurt is small a city in Cappadocia, 45 km distance from Akasaray. This place is set in an area of great natural beauty and

Churches in Nevsehir

Elmali Kilise (Apple Church)

After the Chapel of St. Basil we found this beautiful little church covered with frescoes and with eight small domes. Some say tha

Churches in Göreme

Azize Barbara Sapeli (Chapel of Santa Barbara)

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The charm of the Chapel of Santa Barbara lies in its typical decoration of the iconoclastic period. Such decoration (eighth and ni

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hamamı

Since ancient times, every major mosque had a "hamam" (bathhouse) in the building or near it. Of course, the Hagia Sophia is no ex

Bus Stations in Istanbul

Esenler Otogarı Bus Station

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Although in Istanbul there are many other bus stations, Uluslararasi is the main terminal (for intercity and international routes)

Train Stations in Istanbul

Haydarpasa Train Station

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The outside of the train station of Anatolian side impresses with its size and facade, which looks more like a castle in southern

Historical Monuments in Antalya

Termessos

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Historical Monuments in Adana

Lycian Rock-Cut Tombs

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Fethiye is a city with a great history but retains few old buildings due to an earthquake in 1958 that destroyed Po completely. On

Historical Monuments in Nevsehir

The Caravanserai of Cappadocia

The Caravanserai are ancient inns for travellers. This is one of the best preserved, with rooms, kitchens and stables where they k

Temples in Selçuk

St. John Basilica

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The story goes that Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary, after the death of Jesus, settled in Ephesus between 37 and 48

Palaces in Istanbul

Aynalıkavak Palace

The imperial palace was built to provide accommodation for the retired sultans. Around many gardens were built, Jewish and Greek .

Statues in Istanbul

Kourós Statues

This museum has an important collection of kouros (Greek statues of men, the archaic period). As people accustomed to seeing Roman

Churches in Selçuk

Double Church

Also called the Church of the Virgin Mary, one of the most beautiful buildings but goes unnoticed next to the ruins of Ephesus. Lo

Cemeteries in Selçuk

Sarcophagus

Lovers of ancient graves and cemeteries will have a great time in Ephesus. Throughout the city a multitude of ancient sarcophagi a