Dara was a Byzantine outpost in Mesopotamia. It’s located between the cities of Mardin and Nusaybin in Southeastern Anatolia.
Hasankeyf is a town on the banks of the Tigris River in Southeastern Anatolia. It has a rich history that has now been submerged as part of the Ilısu Dam project.
Ani (Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city in Eastern Anatolia, right on the border with Armenia. It’s remote but well worth the effort to visit.
Van is an interesting city in Eastern Anatolia famous for its traditional breakfasts. It sits on the eastern shore of Lake Van and has a few good places to visit.
Diyarbakır is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the largest Kurdish majority city in Turkey and has a lot of interesting sites for visitors.
Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως), now Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı), was the social center of old Constantinople. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed area of Sultanahmet in Istanbul.
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.
Thiseio is a historic neighborhood in Athens, Greece. It’s surrounded by archaeological sites on three sides and sits southwest of Monastiraki.
