Gülhane Park (Gülhane Parkı) is one of the oldest and largest public parks in Istanbul. It’s a peaceful place that’s beautiful to visit any time of year.
The Imperial Harem (Harem-i Hümayûn) at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, was the location of the private apartments of the Ottoman sultans. It also housed the Queen Mother (Valide Sultan), his children, concubines, wives, and their servants.
Hagia Eirine (Ἁγία Εἰρήνη / Aya İrini), also known as Hagia Irene, was the first church commissioned in the city of Constantinople. The church is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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 Heritage listing for Istanbul.
The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It’s located southwest of Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet area of the UNESCO World Heritage listed old city.
Marmaris is a popular resort destination in the Aegean Region of Turkey. The city has a beautiful natural setting and makes a great base for some fantastic day trips.
The entire Datça Peninsula is full of quiet little seaside villages, beautiful coves, and ancient ruins to explore. It’s still relatively undiscovered and a fantastic place to get away from it all.
