Places ThrillSeeker Wants to Go

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.

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

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

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

The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.

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

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

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

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

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

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

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

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

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.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

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

A Finnish artist's unique fauna statuary.

An incredibly durable timepiece glows beneath shoppers' feet.