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Statues in Istanbul

The Hellenistic period began with the rise of Alexander the Great and lasted until the death of Emperor Augustus. During this time

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Jewelery and Greek Cosmetics

In the museum is a great and important gallery devoted exclusively to cosmetics, beads and small female figurines. All these objec

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Play Backgammon

Backgammon is the oldest board game we have record of. It started under the Persian Empire and it's a game of chance and strategy.

Churches in Nevsehir

Church Of St. John The Baptist

Climbing up the steep, labyrinth of abandoned houses in Çavusin, with some difficulty, to one of the oldest and most fascinating c

Viewpoints in Nevsehir

Panoramic View from Çavusin

From the top of the mountain overlooking Çavusin you have the 1st sighting of the amazing formations of Cappadocia called "fairy c

Villages in Nevsehir

Zelve Village

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Passing Çavusin through Urgup, find Zelve, a small town famous above all for having its own Open Air Museum, a little smaller than

Of Touristic Interest in Derinkuyu

Wells of Derinkuyu

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All of the underground city of Derinkuyu has very deep wells that were used to supply water and air to the troglodytes inhabitant

Rivers in Aksaray

Melendiz Suyu Stream

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Suyu Melendiz The stream runs along the whole Magic Valley of Ihlara. Along the road expands a sea of vegetation, birds, old woo

Canyons in Aksaray

Ihlara Canyon

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The Ihlara Canyon is the most amazing training throughout the Valley. It is close to the tiny town and Ihlara and is overwhelming.

Churches in Aksaray

Agaçalti Kilise

The Agacalti Kilise (or Church "Under a Tree") is one of the many troglodyte churches in the Ihlara Valley. It's neither the best

Museums in Nevsehir

Onyx Museum and Factory

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The museum and factory, Göreme Onyx, is an almost obligatory stop. All organized tours are arranged by the Ihlara Valley. Although

Historical Monuments in Pamukkale

Roman Latrines

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

Of Cultural Interest in Pamukkale

Vía Frontino

The beautiful street called Via Frontino was the most important one in ancient Hierapolis. It was the main commercial hub. Still r

Nature Reserves in Termal

Natural Hot Springs Park

In the final stretch of an interesting trip through Turkey, after being amazed by the beautiful Kapadokia marvel and enjoy the ama

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

Of Cultural Interest in Minare

Pinara

Pinara is the Rocky Necropolis of ancient Lycia, in Turkey, which was the cradle of civilization and one of the richest countries

Valleys in Ürgüp

Kizilcukur Valley (Cappadocia)

"Kizilcukur. This is named the lost valley. I left early with Ahmed, the guide, and 4 Dutch travelers who were staying in Göreme.

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