Turkey

Sultan Ahmet I’s grand architectural gift to his capital was this beautiful mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque today. Built between 1609 and 1616,…

Just a hop, skip, and jump away from Topkap± Palace, this important museum complex brings together a staggering array of artifacts from Turkey and throughout…

Hadrian’s Gate is one of the main (and the most dramatic) entrance gates into the‚ Kalei§i district. Considerable stretches of the Hellenistic and Roman town wallson…

The sumptuous and ornate Dolmabah§e Palace shows the clear influence of European decoration and architecture on the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Built by…

First built by Mehmet the Conqueror in the 15th century, the sultans of the Ottoman Empire ruled over their dominions from this glorious palace beside…

Antalya’s most distinctive landmark is the Yivli Minare (fluted minaret) built by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad (1219-36). The minaret is a typical example of…

If you’re at all interested in Turkish history don’t miss this excellent museum. The dazzling exhibits here showcase all the best finds from excavation sites…