Landmarks and interesting places in Turkey

Stories about the most interesting landmarks of Istanbul and other cities in beautiful Turkey
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Ruins of the Roman Baths in Ankara

Hi! Today we will continue our stroll through Turkish Ankara. Since 1923, it has been the capital of Turkey, but the city's history began centuries before our era…
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The Ruins of the Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ankara

During the planning of my travel route in the Turkish capital, Ankara, I noticed one remarkable place on online maps called the Temple of Augustus. After searching…
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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara

The final stop on my walking tour of Turkish Ankara was the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. As the name suggests, this exhibition space is dedicated to the…
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Trabzon: A Walkthrough of the City Center

Hi! Today I invite you to take a short walk through the city of Trabzon, located in the northeastern part of Turkey. I would probably never have ended up here even…
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Trip to Sumela Monastery

Hi! I continue to share with you the story of my trip to the amazing monastery located right on a sheer cliff in eastern Turkey. Last time, I wrote about the small…
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Sumela Monastery: Walk through the territory

With today's article, I conclude the series of stories about my trip to the delightful Sumela Monastery in Turkey. In the first and second parts of the material, I…
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Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. History

The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is situated on the northern shore of the Golden Horn bay in Istanbul. I would classify this exhibition area among the most fascinating non-…
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Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. A walk through the grounds

Hi! Let's continue our virtual tour of the fascinating Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul. In the previous post, I mentioned how to get to this exhibition space and…
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Rumeli Han: an underground tunnel in the center of Istanbul

Hi! Today I would like to continue our exploration of Istanbul's underground spaces. We've already visited several underground cisterns and seen the ruins of an…
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Ancient City of Perge: History

Concluding the series of stories about the landmarks of Antalya, I want to share a tale of exploring the ruins of the ancient city of Perge. In this vast open-air…
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Ancient City of Perge: A Walk Through the Territory

Hi! Today we will continue our journey through the ruins of the ancient city of Perge, which dates back six thousand years. This attraction is located…
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The Ancient Amphitheater of the Ancient City of Perge

The last landmark I visited during my trip to the hot Antalya was the amphitheater of the ancient city of Perge. The settlement is located away from the central…

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