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Statues in Istanbul

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

Turkish Baths in Selçuk

Turkish Hammanes

No guide tells us that the city of Selçuk is surrounded by beautiful ruins of hammanes XIV century! How is it possible? Perhaps th

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

Football Fields in Kayseri

Streets of Göreme

Göreme is a magical place. Located about 70 kilometers west of Kayseri, this small town is nestled between high chimneys, majestic

Neighborhoods in Istanbul

Kumkapi District

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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Milion

This fourth century stone pillar is all that remains of the old Byzantine triumph arch (from which all road distances were measure

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Kitchens

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One of the most amazing things in Topkapi Palace are, curiously, their huge kitchens. Impossibly-sized pots and giant fireplaces w

Palaces in Istanbul

Audience Chamber at Topkapi Palace

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

Shops in Istanbul

Crafts Kuruyemis

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Shop for Kuruyemis crafts at 54, Spice Bazaar, it's one of the most desirable places if you want to buy the popular "hookahs", "si

Islands in Kekova

Kekova Island

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An island of the type that everyone fantasises always, that's Kekova. I got there on a 'gület', a beautiful wooden boat which is t

Of Cultural Interest in Ürgüp

Mustafapasa (Cappadocia)

Formerly called Sinasos, Mustafapasa is an amazing village of Cappadocia. I got there from Goreme on scooter, and I was amazed. Th

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Via the Curetos

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The Via of the Curetos was one of the main arteries of Ephesus, and it descended from the center to the harbor (now dry). The guid

Of Cultural Interest in Pamukkale

Channels

Over the Pamukale waterfalls you'll find a covered area with gated channels that employees are responsible for opening daily, thus

Nature Reserves in Antalya

Kursunlu Waterfall Nature Park

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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

Of Touristic Interest in Kas

Tumba Licia

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Walking through the fishing village of Kas I came across this beautiful Lycian tomb in the middle of town. It's very similar to th

Things to do in Turkey

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