Iznik (İznik) corresponds to ancient Nicaea, an important city in early Christian history and, briefly, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
The famous Theodosian Walls of Constantinople (Θεοδοσιανά τείχη) protected the city for over 1,000 years. Today, they separate the Zeytinburnu and Fatih districts of Istanbul.
Cerrahpaşa is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located between Aksaray and Samatya.
Harran is a small city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s one of the world’s oldest settlements and has a long and storied history.
Dara was a Byzantine outpost in Mesopotamia. It’s located between the cities of Mardin and Nusaybin in Southeastern Anatolia.
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.
Hierapolis (Ἱεράπολις) is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site atop the travertine terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey. The closest town is Pamukkale.
Balat is an interesting neighborhood along the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Fener and Ayvansaray in the Fatih district.