The Ephesus Museum (Efes Müzesi) is a great complement to visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus. It’s located in Selçuk, Turkey.
Cumalıkızık is a small village about 10 kilometers east of the city center of Bursa. It’s a charming place that’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Most visitors to the Muradiye district of Bursa, Turkey, will see the Muradiye Complex, but there are a few other landmarks to look out for.
The Muradiye Complex (Muradiye Külliyesi) is a mosque complex in Bursa, Turkey. It’s located in the Muradiye district and included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The bazaars are my favorite thing about the historic city center of Bursa, Turkey. This network of vibrant open-air and covered bazaars along with historic caravanserais are the heartbeat of the city. The bazaars are included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
Üsküdar, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Istanbul, sits on the Asian shores of the Bosporus. It’s the main part of the Üsküdar district.
Bankalar Caddesi, which translates to Banks Street, was the financial heart of Constantinople during the Late Ottoman period.
Lively Galata is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the slope of a hill leading down to the north shore of the Golden Horn.
You’ll find a handful of decent museums along the length of Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. In this post, I’ll cover some of these museums starting at Taksim Square and working my way south to Tünel.