Haseki Hürrem Sultan Mosque in Haseki, Istanbul, Turkey

Haseki is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Aksaray and Altımermer and north of Cerrahpaşa.

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey

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.

Christian Armenia at the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan

The History Museum of Armenia, located in Yerevan, is considered the country’s national museum. It’s housed in the Museums Building on Republic Square. 

Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat, Armenia

Vagharshapat (Վաղարշապատ), more commonly known as Etchmiadzin (Էջմիածին), is the spiritual capital of Armenia and the headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It’s also spelled Echmiadzin of Ejmiatsin.

Garni Temple in Garni, Armenia

Garni (Գառնի) is a village in Armenia famous for its Greco-Roman temple. It’s a short drive from Yerevan and makes for a popular day trip.