Places remcrae Wants to Go

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

These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.

One of the most exquisite Lycian hilltop citadels in Turkey.

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

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.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.

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

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

Live a night as a Byzantine King, with a minibar and private jacuzzi.

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

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

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

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

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

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.