Turkey

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye), the officiall name is the Republic of Türkiye (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije dʒumˈhuːɾijeti]), is a country located at the juncture of Southeast Europe and West Asia.

Located primarily on the Anatolian Peninsula in West Asia, Turkey encompasses a smaller area known as East Thrace situated on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Its borders encompass diverse geographies, including the Black Sea to the north, Georgia to the northeast, and Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east. To the southeast lies Iraq, while the south is bordered by Syria and the Mediterranean Sea. To the west, Turkey is flanked by the Aegean Sea, with Greece and Bulgaria lying to the northwest. Off its southern coast sits the island of Cyprus.

Turkey

Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex

This architectural marvel, located in Turkey's Edirne, stands out for its intricate design and historical significance. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011, it showcases the pinnacle of Ottoman architecture. Travelers and histo... read more

Turkey

Ephesus

Visiting Ephesus in Turkey offers an extraordinary glimpse into a past that shaped civilizations. This cultural site, recognized by UNESCO for its historical significance, provides travelers with deep insights into Hellenistic and Roman architectu... read more

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Archaeological Site of Troy

Situated in the northwestern part of Turkey, the ancient remnants of an iconic city hold immense historical significance. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998, this remarkable location is a must-see for anyone captivated by history... read more

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Archaeological Site of Ani

For an unforgettable glimpse into ancient history, visiting the Ani Ruins in Turkey's eastern region of Kars is essential. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, recognized in 2016, offers insight into a civilization that thrived between the... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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