Interior of the Tomb of Mahmud II in Istanbul, Turkey

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…

Minarets at the Nuruosmaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The Nuruosmaniye Mosque (Nuruosmaniye Camii) is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul, Turkey, from an architectural standpoint.

Beyazıt Square in Beyazıt, Istanbul, Turkey

Beyazıt Square (Beyazıt Meydanı) is one of the busiest squares in Istanbul. Its official name is Liberty Square (Hürriyet Meydanı) and it’s located in the Fatih district.

Bodrum Mosque in Laleli, Istanbul, Turkey

Laleli is a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey, with a few points of interest. It’s located in the Fatih district between Beyazıt Square and Aksaray. 

Pácora, Caldas, Colombia

Nestled between the Colombian Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio) of Salamina and Aguadas is the small town of Pácora.