Akdamar Island (Akdamar Adası) is the second largest island in Lake Van, located in Eastern Anatolia. It’s home to a historic 10th century Armenian cathedral.
The Malabadi Bridge (Malabadi Köprüsü) is an impressive historic bridge near the town of Silvan, Turkey. We stopped to see it while driving from Diyarbakır to Van.
Diyarbakır is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the largest Kurdish majority city in Turkey and has a lot of interesting sites for visitors.
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in Eminönü next to the Spice Bazaar.
Çemberlitaş is a neighborhood in the old city of Istanbul. It sits along a stretch of the Divan Yolu, which is an ancient road that dates back to the Roman period. The name for the Divan Yolu passing through the area is Janissaries Street (Yeniçeriler Caddesi).
The Tomb of Mahmud II (II. Mahmud Türbesi), the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, is located in the Çemberlitaş area of Istanbul. It’s a short walk along the Divan Yolu from Sultanahmet.
The Terrace Houses are an extra attraction in the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the town of Selçuk, Turkey. They housed prominent citizens during the Roman period.
Ephesus (Ἔφεσος / Efes) was one of the most incredible cities in the ancient world. The ruins are a popular tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the town of Selçuk, Turkey.