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Church of St Mary of the Mongols
Consecrated in the 13th century and saved from conversion into a mosque by the personal decree of Mehmet the Conqueror, this is the only church in İstanbul to remain in Greek hands ever since Byzantine times. It was named after Princess Maria Paleologina, an illegitimate daughter o
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Church of St Thekla
This Christian site is dedicated to Saint Thekla, one of Saint Pauls early devotees. Thekla is said to have spent her later years here, trying to convert the locals of Seleucia to Pauls teachings. Having ruffled the feathers of local healers, they decided to kill her, but on their
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Herakleia
For sublime lake views , follow the road past the rock-hewn Temple of Endymion , and past the ruined Byzantine castle , which overlooks its necropolis rock tombs.From the beach and a ruined Byzantine church , note the island just opposite – its base conceals ancient building founda
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Brothel
Unsurprisingly, this site is eagerly anticipated by tourists, but its rather dishevelled state makes envisioning licentious goings-on a challenge. Indeed, some experts believe that visiting sailors and merchants simply used it as a guesthouse and bath, which of course would not nec
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Patara Beach
Backed by large sand dunes, this splendid, 18km-long sandy beach is one of Turkeys best. Due to its length, even in the height of summer you can find a quiet spot. Sun-shades (₺4) and loungers (₺3) can be rented and theres a cafe for when you get peckish. Depending on the season, p
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Beyazıt Mosque
The second imperial mosque built in İstanbul (after the Fatih Camii), Beyazıt Camii was built between 1501 and 1506 by order of Beyazıt II, son of Mehmet the Conqueror. Architecturally, it links Aya Sofya, which obviously inspired its design, with great mosques such as the Süleyman
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Old Town
Around Ulu Cami are hilly cobbled streets of pastel Ottoman wooden houses, some serving as teahouses and restaurants.
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Laodicea (Laodikya) Ruins
Only 8km from Pamukkale, Laodicea was a prosperous commercial city straddling two major trade routes, famed for its black wool, banking and medicines. Cicero lived here for a time before Mark Antony had him liquidated, and large Jewish and Orthodox Christian populations co-existed
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Xanthos
Xanthos, once capital of Lycia, sits on a rock outcrop above Kınık.Its a short uphill walk to the site past the city gates and the plinth where the fabulous Nereid Monument (now in the British Museum) once stood.Further up, opposite the car park, is the Roman theatre , agora , and
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Central Markets
Behind Ulu Camii, Bursas sprawling Kapalı Çarşı (Covered Market) contains two historic markets: the 14th-century Bedesten , built by Sultan Beyazıt I, and reconstructed after the 1855 earthquake; and the Eski Aynalı Çarşı , originally the Orhanbey Hamamı (bathhouse of the Orhan Cam
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Old City
The compact Old City lies between Adana Bulvarı and Hal Caddesi. It includes a wonderful 60m-long stretch of Roman road , and a labyrinth of alleyways hemmed by historical Tarsus houses , one now housing the Konak Efsus boutique hotel.Just southeast are several historical mosques,
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Ephesus Museum
This museum holds artefacts from Ephesus Terraced Houses, including scales, jewellery and cosmetic boxes, plus coins, funerary goods and ancient statuary. The famous effigy of Phallic god Priapus, visible by pressing a button, draws giggles, and a whole room is dedicated to Eros in
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Terraced Houses
The roofed complex here contains (at present) seven well-preserved Roman homes, which are well worth the extra ₺15. As you ascend the snaking stairs through the enclosure, detailed signs explain each structures evolving use during different periods. Even if you arent a history buff
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Sarıhan
Built in 1249, the Sarıhan has an elaborate gateway with a small mosque above it. Having been restored in the late 1980s, its one of the best remaining Seljuk caravanserais. Gunning down the highway towards it makes you feel like a 13th-century trader, ready to rest his camels and
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Kurşunlu Külliyesi Complex
This sublime old-town complex was built between 1517 and 1525 by a leading master of classical Ottoman architecture, Acem Ali, though internal structures were built and rebuilt in following centuries.Behind the 1492 Kurşunlu Mosque with its kurşunlu (leaden) dome, the medrese house
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Afyon Kale
The kale (castle) or hisar (fortress) overlooks Afyon from a craggy rock and the steep path up is signposted opposite Ulu and Yukarı Pazar Camis. The strenuous approach passes Ottoman guard towers on what was quite the formidable defensive structure. A taxi up costs about ₺15.Hitti
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Old Mosque
Fethiyes tiny old mosque is squeezed between souvenir shops and cafes in the bazaar district.
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Pera Museum
Head here to admire works from Suna and İnan Kıraçs splendid collection of paintings featuring Turkish Orientalist themes, which are displayed on the museums second floor. A changing program of thematic exhibitions drawing on the collection provides fascinating glimpses into the Ot
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Eski Kale (Arsameia)
About 1.5km further, the main road forks left 2km to Eski Kale, the ancient Commagene capital of Arsameia. Nearby is the park entrance for Arsameia and summit access. At Eski Kale there is a large stele depicting Mithras (or Apollo), the sun god. Further along are the bases of two
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Sultan Beyazıt II Mosque Complex
Standing in splendid isolation on the banks of the Tunca River, this complex was commissioned by Sultan Beyazıt II and built between 1484 and 1488. The mosques design lies midway between the Üç Şerefeli and Selimiye models: its prayer hall has one large dome, similar to the Selimiy
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