Çarşamba is an interesting neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It’s located inland from the Fener and Balat neighborhoods.
The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a historic Mevlevi lodge, or tekke, in Istanbul. It’s located in Galata, near the end of Istiklal Street.
There are a few points of interest outside the historic city center of Edirne, Turkey. Most are within a 15 or 20 minute walking distance.
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.
Jaffa is a lively area and one of the main attractions in Tel Aviv. Also known as Yafo or Joppa, it’s an ancient port city that was annexed by Tel Aviv on April 24, 1950.
We were very much looking forward to exploring Acre on our guided day trip of northern Israel. Unfortunately, the tour was terribly organized and we didn’t get to see it properly.
The Jewish Quarter makes up the southeast quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It’s home to a number of synagogues and museums.
Jenin is a city in Palestine, located on the northern side of the West Bank. There’s not much to see in the city, and it has had a complicated recent history.