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HAGIA SOPHIA
This is the only building that has an imperial title for both Byzantine and Ottoman Empire. It is the first example of this mixed architectural plan and considering its… >>For
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SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
It is absolutely the best example of Classic Ottoman Architecture of 16th century, dedicated to Suleyman the Magnificent. Dance of the domes, delicate figures of the minarets and the.. >>For
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TOPKAPI PALACE
The biggest Ottoman building complex, Topkapi Palace stands on the first hill of Constantinople. The palace has been home to Ottoman Empire for more than 500 years and… >>For
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DOLMABAHCE PALACE
Ottoman Empire lost its vision after 17th Century and this was the beginning of their decline period. By the end of the 18th Century, Ottoman Sultan and statesmen tried to catch…
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BASILICA (UNDERGROUND) CISTERN
(YEREBATAN)
There are hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden underneath the streets of Istanbul. The Basilica Cistern is the largest one and the most unusual tourist attraction in the city. Also known as the… >>For
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GRAND BAZAAR
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SPICE
MARKET
Bazaars are the highlights of daily local life and reflects city culture. Grand Bzaar and Spice Markets are two most popular bazaars identified with Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and... >>For
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ISTANBUL ARCHEOLOGY
MUSEUM
It’s the richest museum in Istanbul consisting of 3 buildings ; Archaeological Museum (main building), Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Museum of Islamic Art (Tiled Kiosk). The museum is located in… >>For
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ANKARA ANATOLIAN
CIVILIZATIONS MUSEUM
Anatolia has hosted many different civilizations since 80th century BC and they finally built the biggest exhibition center of ancient cultures findings in Anatolia. First landscape picture of the world…
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GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM
A vast monastic complex with painted cave churches carved out by Orthodox monks (1000-1200 AD), Göreme Open Air Museum is...
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EPHESUS
Established as a port on the mouth of the Cayster River, the city was founded between 1500-1000 B.C. It was the second largest …
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PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS
Pamukkale is a a unique wonder in the world as well as a spectacular archaeological site with unusual well preserved ancient ruins. 19km north of Denizli...
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HARRAN
Known as “Edessa” in ancient times, Şanlıurfa is a very special Anatolian city which has figured in all the Holy Book. The history of Şanlıurfa is recorded from the 4th century BC, but... >>For
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ANTAKYA ARCHAELOGY MUSEUM
Hatay (Antioch) Archaeology Museum is considered as the second biggest Roman and Byzantine mosaic and third biggest coin collection of the world. The mosaics were recovered... >>For
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ANI RUINS
Ani is a ruined and uninhabited medieval Armenian city in Kars Province founded at the beginning of the 9th century , near the border with Armenia. It was the capital of... >>For
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Imagine how you will feel when you step in the places which had been subject to the ancient legends or enter from the doors where the emperors had passed by… |
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CULTURAL
HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY
