Istanbul, Turkey
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Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.
İkizler Köyü, Turkey
An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.
Mudurnu, Turkey
The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.
Kemer, Turkey
Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.
Istanbul, Turkey
A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.
Istanbul, Turkey
This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey
Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.
Doğubeyazıt, Turkey
Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.
Istanbul, Turkey
Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.
Safranbolu, Turkey
Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.
Serik, Turkey
The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.
Kaymaklı Belediyesi, Turkey
While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.
Istanbul, Turkey
This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.
Istanbul, Turkey
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
Hajvali, Turkey
Live a night as a Byzantine King, with a minibar and private jacuzzi.
Istanbul, Turkey
Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.
Istanbul, Turkey
Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.
Istanbul, Turkey
The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.
Manazan, Turkey
Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.
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Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.
Kuşadası, Turkey
This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.
Istanbul, Turkey
This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.
Bayatbademleri Köyü, Turkey
Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.
Kayaköy, Turkey
A Turkish ghost town abandoned in a population exchange with Greece.