Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Eminönü is one of the most important areas of Istanbul. There’s lots to explore in this neighborhood within the Fatih district.
Üsküdar, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Istanbul, sits on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. It’s the main part of the Üsküdar district.
Yıldız is a neighborhood in Istanbul situated around the Yıldız Palace complex and Yıldız Park. It lies east of Barbaros Boulevard and central Beşiktaş.
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in Eminönü next to the Spice Bazaar.
Silivrikapı is a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey, just inside the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople. It’s located in the Fatih district.
Sümbül Efendi is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s nestled between Samatya and Silivrikapı.
Haseki is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Aksaray and Altımermer and north of Cerrahpaşa.
Urfa, officially Şanlıurfa, is a major city in Southeastern Anatolia. Here’s a detailed guide on what to see in and around the old town.
Tillo is a village near the city of Siirt in Southeastern Anatolia. It features an interesting tomb belonging to a Muslim scholar.