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  • Cities & Villages

    An Old Greek Village - Kayakoy

    Kayakoy, one of the most important witnesses of the recent history in Anatolia, resembles a ghost village with its abandoned stone houses.

    Erkan Dülger
  • 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
  • History & Landmarks

    The Castle of Uchisar

    Literally means Castle at the edge, Uchisar offers the most breathtaking views of Cappadocia thanks to the location and height…

    Kadir Akın
  • History & Landmarks

    Van Fortress

    Van Castle, one of the few old buildings in the world, is still standing today, although it has been around 3000 years. The castle is 2850 years old.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Museums & Art

    Zelve Open Air Museum

    Once hosted a very big Chrsitian Community, Zelve Open Air Musuem is now the best place to observe the troglodyte cave houses of Cappadocia.

    Kadir Akın
  • Faith & Sacred Sites

    Divrigi Great Mosque and Hospital

    A small Anatolian town Divrigi has the most intricate mosque and hospital structure of the Anatolian Seljukian communities.

    Kadir Akın
  • History & Landmarks

    Anitkabir – Mausoleum of Ataturk

    Final resting place of the founder of Republic of Turkey is full of details from the Turkish Culture and the Independence War.

    Erkan Dülger

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