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  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Seven Churches of Asia

    Did you know the Seven Churches of Revelation or Apocalypse are all located in the western regions of the Republic of Turkey?

    Erkan Dülger
  • Cities & Villages

    Hacibektas

    The dervish lodge and the town of Hacibektas are named after Haji Bektash Veli who was a 13th Century spiritual and humanistic Islamic cleric.

    Kadir Akın
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Kizilavlu - Red Basilica of Pergamon

    Red Basilica may seem like a pile of red tiles from a distance but hides majestic engineering underneath the 3 gigantic structures on the surface.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Culture & Local Life

    Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) and New Mosque

    If you want to learn about Istanbul's texture, history, and examples from daily life in all details, New Mosque and Spice Bazaar are just for you.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    Temple of Artemis

    One of the Seven Wonders of the World in ancient times, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a famous place for centuries.

    Serdar Akarca
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Cave Church of St Peter in Southern Turkey

    Saint Peter Church, located in the southern part of Turkey, witnessed people's religious lives who call themselves “Christians” for the first time.

    Serdar Akarca
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Selime Monastery

    First a Monastery then a Caravanseria, Selime Monastery is now one of the most popular museums of Cappadocia in the end of Ihlara Valley…

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Sumela Monastery

    The wide-ranging ruins of Sumela Monastery is a breathtaking spot and high above evergreen forests. It is the Black Sea region's imperious highlight.

    Kadir Akın
  • Ancient History & Archaeology

    The Temple of Apollo at Didyma

    The Temple of Apollo was intended to be built as a resemblance to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, built in the name of Apollo's sister.

    Erkan Dülger

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