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Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

The Agora of Ephesus is larger than 110 square meters and was the heart of commercial life of Ephesus. Its construction dates back

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Jewelery and Greek Cosmetics

In the museum is a great and important gallery devoted exclusively to cosmetics, beads and small female figurines. All these objec

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Play Backgammon

Backgammon is the oldest board game we have record of. It started under the Persian Empire and it's a game of chance and strategy.

Of Cultural Interest in Pamukkale

Vía Frontino

The beautiful street called Via Frontino was the most important one in ancient Hierapolis. It was the main commercial hub. Still r

Of Cultural Interest in Minare

Pinara

Pinara is the Rocky Necropolis of ancient Lycia, in Turkey, which was the cradle of civilization and one of the richest countries

Of Cultural Interest in Avanos

Caravansaray

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In this caranvasaray which is located 6kms east of Avanos in Cappadocia, you can see the ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes. I don

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

The Footprint of Muhammad

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The Holy Custody rooms are the most curious and holy in the Topkapi Palace. Only a select few could enter and here lie sacred Musl

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sarcophagus of the Crying Women

At the end of the room where we found the sarcophagus of Alexander is the sarcophagus of Distress. It often goes unnoticed. For me

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Roman Mosaics

This collection of mosaics from the Archaeological Museum is rather rare and signicant when compared to the Bardo Museum in Tunis,

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Terraced Houses

In front of the Temple of Hadrian are the magnificent semidetached houses of Roman patricians.To see them, you have to pay an "ext

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sea of Marmara

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Istanbul is on the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea that separates the Asian part of Europe

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Of Cultural Interest in Uchisar

Factories of Carpets in Uchisar

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The process of making a carpet by hand is very special. Beginning with silk worms in their cocoons it goes through many phases, al

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sidamara Sarcophagus

The Sidamara Sarcophagus (named as it was found in that region) is considered, along with Alexander and Aflijidas, one of the most

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Milion

This fourth century stone pillar is all that remains of the old Byzantine triumph arch (from which all road distances were measure

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Kitchens

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One of the most amazing things in Topkapi Palace are, curiously, their huge kitchens. Impossibly-sized pots and giant fireplaces w

Of Cultural Interest in Ürgüp

Mustafapasa (Cappadocia)

Formerly called Sinasos, Mustafapasa is an amazing village of Cappadocia. I got there from Goreme on scooter, and I was amazed. Th

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Via the Curetos

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As one of the Seven Churches of Revelation mentioned in the New Testament, the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus are a religiou

Of Cultural Interest in Pamukkale

Channels

Over the Pamukale waterfalls you'll find a covered area with gated channels that employees are responsible for opening daily, thus

Of Cultural Interest in Turkey

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