Turkey Castles & Palaces + Mountain Pictures

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Istanbul’s famous old Ottoman summer palace offers a grand view of the Bosphorus Strait and the Old City, as seen from the Asian side of this multi-continental city.

Watch the changing colors of the hot air balloons, fairy chimneys and intriguing rock formations as the sun goes down beyond the horizon.

Explore a Mars-like terrain on Earth in this bizarre valley as you visit cave churches and clamber over pink rock formations and fairy chimneys.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.

A Roman tower, which dates back almost 2,000 years, is a curiously designed treasure that stands between the historic center, the sea and a park.

Watch the changing colors of the hot air balloons, fairy chimneys and intriguing rock formations as the sun goes down beyond the horizon.

Take a cruise down the river between the Mediterranean Sea and Koycegiz Lake to find this gorgeous town, an ancient city, pristine beaches and nesting turtles.

A Roman tower, which dates back almost 2,000 years, is a curiously designed treasure that stands between the historic center, the sea and a park.

This bizarre Star Wars-like terrain is home to the largest of the religious cave buildings in Cappadocia, with a fascinating history and charming frescoes.

Crimson cliffs, carved churches and historic dovecotes complement the inspiring views and photo opportunities along this impressive walking trail.

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Hover in a balloon over this Mars-like landscape to see its fairy chimneys. On land, delve into its complex underground cities.

Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Hover in a balloon over this Mars-like landscape to see its fairy chimneys. On land, delve into its complex underground cities.

Explore ancient ruins, enjoy apple tea, browse market stalls, sail along a turquoise coast and hike the sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia and Göreme National Park.

A Roman tower, which dates back almost 2,000 years, is a curiously designed treasure that stands between the historic center, the sea and a park.