Turkey

6 places in Turkey

• What to see and do at the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, TurkeyVisited October 2022Hagia Sophia was originally called the Church of the Holy Wisdom and was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. The cathedral was originally built by the eastern Roman emperor Justinian I in 537 AD  until the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. It became a mosque and minarets added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
• What to see and do at the Ephesus House of Virgin Mary, TurkeyVisited October 2022The House of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is a holy site located near the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey. According to Christian tradition, it is believed to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• What to see and do at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, TurkeyVisited October 2022Topkapi Palace is a historical complex located in Istanbul, Turkey. It served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• What to see and do in Ephesus, TurkeyVisited October 2022Ephesus was built in 1000 BC by the Greeks. It was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. The city was famous for the nearby Temple of Artemis (550 BC), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  It was one of the most important cities of the ancient world and is now a popular tourist destination because of its well-preserved ruins.
• What to see and do in Istanbul, TurkeyVisited October 2022Istanbul is a vibrant and bustling city located in Turkey, straddling both Europe and Asia. It is one of the largest and most populous cities in the world, with a population of over 15 million people. Istanbul has a rich and diverse history, with a mix of cultures and traditions that are reflected in its architecture, food, and art.
• What to see and do in Izmir, TurkeyVisited October 2022Izmir is a large city located on the western coast of Turkey on shores of the Aegean Sea. Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara. İt has more than 3,000 years of recorded history. In ancient times, the city was known as Smyrna. it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Homer is said to have been born in Smyrna in the 7th or 8th century BC.