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57 historical monuments in Turkey

Historical Monuments in Istanbul
Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hamamı
Since ancient times, every major mosque had a "hamam" (bathhouse) in the building or near it. Of course, the Hagia Sophia is no ex
Historical Monuments in Antalya
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Historical Monuments in Adana
Lycian Rock-Cut Tombs
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When you look at this from Dalyan cliff across the river, you see a mysterious necropolis consisting of several tombs. This megali
Historical Monuments in Nevsehir
The Caravanserai of Cappadocia
The Caravanserai are ancient inns for travellers. This is one of the best preserved, with rooms, kitchens and stables where they k
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
The Tiled Kiosk
Besides the Ancient Orient Museum and the Archaeological Museum in the "artistic" complex in the gardens of Topkapi Palace we foun
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
Walled Obelisk
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Little is known of the Stone Obelisk ending at the Hippodrome. Dating from the fourth century it's crowned with a bronze pineapple
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal
This is a mythical station which was formerly the end of the journey of the Orient Express. The building still retains its origina
Historical Monuments in Selçuk
Artemis Temple
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On the way to Ephesus, from Selçuk, a small sign points you to the interesing ruin of the Temple of Artemis. I say "ruin" in the
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
Theodosian Walls
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With its 11 fortified gates and 92 towers, this double wall defended Constantinople for over 2,000 years. It is constructed of row
Historical Monuments in Turkey
Landscape
These images were taken in Turkey, a country where cultures are mixed. My interactions with the people were amazing, the were ver
Historical Monuments in Aksaray
Caravanserai of Sultanhani
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The caravanserais have been used since the tenth century. Its translation is "Caravan Palace". They provided accommodation and oth
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
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Historical Monuments in Selçuk
Pritaneo
The Prytaneum, located next to the Odeon, was the religious and administrative center of Ephesus. The Pritane was what today would
Historical Monuments in Bodrum
The Roman Governor
Walking through the streets of Bodrum, you can see the statue that was once the Roman governor who, much the same as any politicia
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
The German Fountain
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The German Fountain, an octagonal domed fountain in a neo-Byzantine style, was built by the German government in 1900 to mark the
Historical Monuments in Finike
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Historical Monuments in Nevsehir
Christian Churches of Goreme
In Goreme, the churches carved into caves offer a living example of the history of Christianity in Turkey. The frescoes that decor
Historical Monuments in Maçka