Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

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…

Kayaköy, Turkey

Kayaköy is a Greek ghost town near the resort city of Fethiye, Turkey. It was evacuated in 1923 and is now an open-air museum.

Harbor Street in Patara, Turkey

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.

Temenos of Letoon, Turkey

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.

Fethiye, Turkey

Fethiye is a popular resort city on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It makes a great base to visit Ölüdeniz and other beaches in the area, as well…

Pinara, Turkey

Pinara (Πίναρα) was an ancient Lycian city located in a spectacular setting in modern-day Turkey. It’s largely unexcavated and a great place to explore if you want to…