Ablutions fountain of the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque in Lüleburgaz, Turkey

Lüleburgaz is a small Turkish city in Eastern Thrace. It’s not too far from Edirne and has a few important Ottoman landmarks.

Outdoor cafés in the city center in Kırklareli, Turkey

Kırklareli is a small city in Eastern Thrace, just a short drive from Edirne. It’s off the beaten path and receives very few foreign visitors.

Looking at the Selimiye Mosque from under the portico in the courtyard in Edirne, Turkey

The centerpiece of Edirne is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii). Considered one of the most important architectural achievements in Islam, it can be seen from just…

Dolmabahçe Mosque from the Bosporus in Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahçe is a small area in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located a short walk downhill from Taksim Square and between Kabataş and Beşiktaş.

Seaside mansions

Arnavutköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Kuruçeşme and Bebek.

Yachts along the shore

Kuruçeşme is a pleasant neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Ortaköy and Arnavutköy.