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  • History & Landmarks

    Malabadi Bridge

    The historical Malabadi Bridge is one of the monumental engineering masterpieces of the Seljuk Empire thanks to its widest arch span of the world.

    Erkan Dülger
  • History & Landmarks

    Alanya Shipyard

    Anatolian Seljuks built their second shipyard in Alanya city which gave the 'Sultan of the two seas' title to the emperor Kayqubad I in the 13th Century…

    Serdar Akarca
  • History & Landmarks

    Yildiz Palace

    The historical palace, which fascinates those who see it with its impressive and elegant architectural structure, best reflects the power and splendor of the empire.

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Eyup Sultan Mosque

    Eyup Sultan Mosque is an important Islamic Shrine in Turkey which is the final resting place of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari

    Erkan Dülger
  • History & Landmarks

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace was built as a summer residence to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulaziz in the end of the 19th Century and hosted many guests of the Palace.

    Kadir Akın
  • Cities & Villages

    Sultanahmet

    Sultanahmet Square was the heart of the Ottoman and Byzantium Empires for 16 Centuries which was a stage of festivals, riots, and horse cart races…

    Kadir Akın
  • History & Landmarks

    Pertek Castle

    The rising waters of the Keban reservoir made the medieval Pertek Castle walls an eye-catching structure especially after the restorations held on the island

    Erkan Dülger
  • Cities & Villages

    Harran

    Modern Harran lies next to the ancient remains which were one of the most important trades and science centers of upper Mesopotamia.

    Serdar Akarca
  • History & Landmarks

    Castle of Nevsehir and Environs

    The old town of Nevsehir was under a huge renovation project until the construction companies encountered the biggest cave system in Turkey…

    Erkan Dülger

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