Turkey

Tourist Attraction

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

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,…

  • Istanbul
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

dstanbul Archaeology Museums

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…

  • Istanbul
dstanbul Archaeology Museums

Hadrian’s Gate

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…

  • Antalya
Hadrian's Gate

Dolmabah§e Palace

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…

  • Istanbul
Dolmabah§e Palace

Topkap± Palace

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…

  • Istanbul
Topkap± Palace

Yivli minare Mosque

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…

  • Antalya
Yivli minare Mosque

Antalya Museum

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…

  • Antalya
Antalya Museum