Sights in Turkey

Palaces in Istanbul

The current eighteenth century and were brought here the most important embajadors and foreign officials to have an audience with

Churches in Ihlara

Egritas Kilisesi

The Ihlara Valley churches are not as well known as the Open Air Museum in Goreme, but for my taste they are of the same level, ar

Churches in Ihlara

Karanlık Kale Kilisesi

Another church that we visited in the Ihlara Valley. It's very near the Buradasiniz entrance (about 4 km from the village of Ihlar

Cemeteries in Istanbul

Eyüp Cemetery

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Eyüp Cemetery is one of Istanbul's most beautiful and certainly its most daunting. Graves are arranged from the base to the top of

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

The Tiled Kiosk

Besides the Ancient Orient Museum and the Archaeological Museum in the "artistic" complex in the gardens of Topkapi Palace we foun

Cemeteries in Istanbul

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Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Walled Obelisk

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Little is known of the Stone Obelisk ending at the Hippodrome. Dating from the fourth century it's crowned with a bronze pineapple

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal

This is a mythical station which was formerly the end of the journey of the Orient Express. The building still retains its origina

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Artemis Temple

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On the way to Ephesus, from Selçuk, a small sign points you to the interesing ruin of the Temple of Artemis. I say "ruin" in the

Bus Stations in Istanbul

Turkish Taxi

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I like to watch taxis - some are easily identifiable, are usually brightly colored and all the same, but there are countries where

Statues in Istanbul

Statue of the god Bes

This strange statue welcomes you to the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul. I loved the cut that it was made with: very crude, almo

Statues in Istanbul

Greek Statues of the Classical Period

This museum also has a collection of classical Greek statues (V and IV century BC) including the fine Demeter (goddess of the Eart

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Theodosian Walls

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With its 11 fortified gates and 92 towers, this double wall defended Constantinople for over 2,000 years. It is constructed of row

Churches in Istanbul

Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity is very close to Taksim Square and its towers are visible from the square. The churc

Historical Monuments in Turkey

Landscape

These images were taken in Turkey, a country where cultures are mixed. My interactions with the people were amazing, the were ver

Historical Monuments in Aksaray

Caravanserai of Sultanhani

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The caravanserais have been used since the tenth century. Its translation is "Caravan Palace". They provided accommodation and oth

Castles in Bodrum

Bodrum Castle

Bodrum Castle dates from the Middle Ages and was one of the first bulwarks against advances of the Ottoman Empire. It was held for

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Monumento alla Repubblica (Cumhuriyet Aniti)

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