Landmarks and interesting places in Turkey

Stories about the most interesting landmarks of Istanbul and other cities in beautiful Turkey
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Izmir Archaeological Museum

During my stroll in Izmir, I had some time to explore several landmarks of the city, including the Archaeological Museum. Today, I'll show you what I saw in its…
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Ruins of the Ancient City of Troy: How to Get There

During my travels in Turkey, I stumbled upon information that the ruins of the ancient city of Troy are located in the country. I'm sure many are familiar with its…
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Ruins of the Ancient City of Troy: History

Hi! Let's continue our journey to the ruins of the legendary city of Troy, which is known to many of us from our school textbooks. As a reminder, in the previous…
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Ruins of the Ancient City of Troy: Walk Around the Territory

Hi! I present to you the third part of my photo tour around the ruins of ancient Troy. In the first article of this series, I wrote about how to get to the city of…
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The Troy Museum in Turkey

Not far from the ruins of the legendary city of Troy, there is a very unusual exhibition complex: it takes the form of a massive cube rising right in the middle of…
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Anatolian Fortress in Istanbul

In the central part of the Bosphorus Strait, dividing Istanbul into the Asian and European sides, there is an interesting historical landmark - the Anatolian…
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SantralIstanbul Museum in Istanbul

After several months of living in Istanbul, I came to the conclusion that, despite the city's vastness, I have seen most of its interesting landmarks. Therefore, I…
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Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. The history of construction

During my numerous walks through Istanbul, I visited many mosques. Some of them are vast complexes with underground spaces and viewing platforms, while others are…
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Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. A Stroll Through the Complex

Hi! Once again we embark on a journey to Istanbul to explore the remarkable architectural monuments of this ancient city. Last time, I shared the history of the…
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Maiden's Tower in Istanbul

For a long time, I've wanted to visit the territory of the Maiden's Tower in Istanbul, but it didn't work out: the landmark was closed for reconstruction for an…
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Ankara: A One-Day Walking Route

In discussions about travels in Turkey, I often came across the opinion that the capital city, Ankara, is not the most interesting for tourists. Planning my next…
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Anıtkabir (Atatürk's Mausoleum) in Ankara

Undoubtedly, many who have been to Turkey have noticed that the local residents still cherish the memory of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal…

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