Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.

A recently-abandoned international exhibition center.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

A deadly ancient portal to the underworld.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.