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Karabaş Kilisesi
The first church on the right after entering the Yukarı Valley, the Karabaş Kilisesi is covered in paintings showing the life of Christ, with Gabriel and various saints. A pigeon in the fresco reflects the importance of pigeons to the monks, who wooed them with dovecotes cut into t
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Museum of Meerschaum
Behind the 1492 Kurşunlu Mosque with its kurşunlu (leaden) dome, the medrese houses the Museum of Meerschaum, which pays homage to the regions weird and wonderful white rock, in its artistically-crafted form. There are some particularly elaborate pipes on display and a handicrafts
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Çarıklı Kilise
The 13th-century Çarıklı Kilise (Snake Church) is named for the footprints marked in the floor, representing the last imprints left by Jesus before he ascended to heaven. The four gospel writers are depicted below the central dome; in the arch over the door to the left is the Betra
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Ahi Evran Zaviyesi
The gloomy interior of this 13th-century technical school for artisans and craftspeople is great to poke about in. Its crammed with a jumble sale–style delight of dusty exhibits from calligraphy to metalwork, and agricultural implements to carpet looms. Its 1km down Talas Caddesi,
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Köyceğiz Waterfall
This small waterfall, 7km northwest of Köyceğiz, is the locals favourite spot for a refreshing dip during summer. Take any dolmuş heading west towards Marmaris and Muğla and tell the driver you want to get off at the şelale (shay-lah- lay) or `waterfall. Its about a 15-minute walk
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Kızıl Kilise
Against a backdrop of stark, sweeping fields, the red masonry of the Kızıl Kilise stands out for miles. One of Cappadocias oldest churches, it is currently undergoing a drawn-out restoration but can still be visited. Its 8km out of Güzelyurt on the Niğde road, just past the village
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Kalepark
Perched on the steep hillside above Giresun, this shady park with the remains of a castle has panoramic views, beer gardens and barbecues. No public transport serves Kalepark, so youll need to walk about 2km on Gazi Caddesi and turn left onto Bekirpaşa Caddesi. Alternatively, a tax
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Georgian Church (Gürcü Kilisesi)
You cant miss the only surviving wall of this Georgian Church, probably erected in the 13th century. It used to be a large building, but most of the south wall collapsed around 1840. Of the three remaining arcades, two sport bas-reliefs, one representing the Annunciation, the other
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Temple of Domitian
This ruined temple recalls Domitian (r AD 81–96), the tyrant who banished St John to Patmos (where he wrote the Book of Revelation) and executed his own nephew for showing interest in Christianity. The temple, which the unpopular ruler demanded be made in his honour, was promptly d
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Bahattının Samanlığı Kilise
Some of Ihlara Valleys best-preserved frescoes – depicting scenes from the life of Christ – are contained in this tiny church (named after a local who used to store grain here). The entry is slightly hidden. From the Direkli Kilise, walk to the right (facing the road) along the cli
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Sırçalı Medresi
Sponsored by the Seljuk vizier Bedreddin Muhlis, the 13th-century Sırçalı Medrese was named after its tiled exterior. The eyvan (vaulted hall) on the western side of the courtyard was used for classes; it is decorated with blue tiles and its arch has a band of particularly fine cal
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Kasımiye Medresesi
Built in 1469, two domes stand over the tombs of Kasım Paşa and his sister, but the highlights are the courtyard with arched colonnades and a magnificent carved doorway. Upstairs, see the students quarters, before ascending for another great Mardin rooftop panorama. Its signposted
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Dönenler Cami
Behind the mechanical rotating dervish statue, the Dönenler Cami was built in the 14th century and later used as a mevlevihane (home to a Mevlevi dervish group). It evokes the Seljuk past with its galleried semahane (hall where Sufi ceremonies are held) with paintings of tall Mevle
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Çalış Beach
About 5km northeast of Fethiyes centre is Çalış, a narrow stretch of gravel beach lined with mass-produced hotels as well as pubs and chip shops patronised by resident British expats. Dolmuşes depart for Çalış (₺2, 10 minutes) from the minibus station beside the mosque every five t
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Markets
Thursday sees one of the region’s largest and most vibrant markets, and stalls seem to fill the whole town. Seek out the köy pazarı (village market), which takes place next to the main pazar yeri . A small daily fish market takes place on the seafront next to the terminal for the f
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Kadifekale
In the 4th century, Alexander the Great chose a secure site for Smyrna’s acropolis on Mt Pagos, southeast of the modern city centre, erecting the fortifications that still crown the hill. The view from ‘Velvet Fortress’ is magnificent, especially just before sunset. Bus 33 from Kon
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Eastern Beach
If you walk down Barbaros Caddesi, passing by the large State Agora ruin, youll come to the lovely Eastern Beach, which is a prime spot of sand to throw down your beach towel. You can rent sun loungers and sun-shades here for about ₺7 per day. Closer is the small, narrow beach that
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İncekaya Aqueduct
Originally built in Byzantine times but restored in the 1790s by İzzet Mehmet Paşa, İncekaya Aqueduct is just over 7km north of Safranbolu. Its name means thin rock and the walk across it, high above the beautiful Tokatlı Gorge , would not suit sufferers of vertigo. A taxi from Saf
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Direkli Kilise
This cross-shaped church has four columns, with lovely partially-preserved frescoes of saints. The large adjoining chamber originally had two storeys, as you can see from whats left of the steps and the holes in the walls from the supporting beams. A sign near the Belisırma ticket
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Hisar Camii
The interior of the city’s largest mosque (1597) is quintessentially İzmiri. The blue-and-gold motifs on the domed ceiling are simpler and less Oriental than classic Ottoman designs. Also look out for the roses and grapes carved along the bottom of the women’s gallery and the desig
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