The Imperial Harem (Harem-i Hümayûn) at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, was the location of the private apartments of the Ottoman sultans. It also housed the Queen Mother (Valide Sultan), his children, concubines, wives, and their servants.
Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) was the home of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. It’s located in the historic city and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Istanbul.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως), now Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı), was the social center of old Constantinople. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed area of Sultanahmet in Istanbul.
The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) is one of the most magnificent buildings in Turkey and a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul. It’s located in Sultanahmet, the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage listed old city, directly across from its rival, Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Sidyma (Σίδυμα) was an ancient Lycian town in what is now the small village of Dodurga in Turkey. The ruins are scattered throughout the village.
Patara (Πάταρα) was an important Lycian city on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Turkey. It’s also home to one of the best beaches in the world.
Letoon (Λητῷον) was a sanctuary four kilometers south of the ancient city of Xanthos. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site listed along with Xanthos.
Xanthos (Ξάνθος) is an archaeological site in Turkey and a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Letoon. It’s located near the city of Fethiye.