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Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

This town center beach is ideal for sunbathing during the day and for enjoying waterfront dinners in the evening. 

Walk on the multicolored pebbles and feel the warm waves tickle your feet in this scenic beach park with views of distant mountains.

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

See a hidden gem of Istanbul, an Ottoman house of prayer nearly 500 years old, with magnificent tiles, built in the middle of the market in the Fatih district.

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

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.

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

See a hidden gem of Istanbul, an Ottoman house of prayer nearly 500 years old, with magnificent tiles, built in the middle of the market in the Fatih district.