Prayer hall at the Yavuz Selim Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The Yavuz Selim Mosque sits on a hill in the Çarşamba neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It overlooks Fener and the Golden Horn.

Hırami Ahmed Pasha Mosque in Çarşamba, Istanbul, Turkey

Çarşamba is an interesting neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It’s located inland from the Fener and Balat neighborhoods.

Main building

The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a historic Mevlevi lodge, or tekke, in Istanbul. It’s located in Galata, near the end of Istiklal Street.

Miniatürk in Istanbul, Turkey

Miniatürk is a theme park featuring several 1:25 scale miniatures of important historic buildings in Istanbul and Turkey. It’s a popular destination for both locals and foreigners, and…

Neolithic Age section at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, Turkey

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi) is one of the finest museums in Turkey. It’s located a short walk downhill from Ankara Castle in Ankara.