Out of all the cities in the world, Istanbul is known to have the most cisterns. And it’s not just about quantity! The cisterns laying under the streets of this city each have their own unique story and structure. But if you only want to visit one cistern in your life, we recommend this breathtaking underground palace, named Basilica Cistern. It won’t disappoint!
Topkapi Palace Museum is located between the Golden Horn and the Marmara Sea in Istanbul in the region of Sultan Ahmed and has a great view of the Bosphorus Strait. The palace has three gates, the Imperial gate (Bab Humayoon), Bab Selam, and Bab Sa’ada. The palace has four courts and 17 exhibitions. Get the map to decide about your tour.
In the southwestern of Turkey, in Denizli province, and the valley of Menderes river, you can visit one of the world’s most attractive natural sites, Pamukkale. It is located in the Aegean region of Turkey, and during the year, it has a moderate Mediterranean climate.
Built in the fourth century, Sumela Monastery is one of the former monasteries in Christian architecture, though it is not situated in a Christian country anymore. As the structure is really ancient, the Sümela Monastery was under the influence of various civilizations before.
Chefchaouen is a wealthy cultural tapestry of Berber ethnics, Muslims, and Jews, along with descendants of the Moorish exiles from Spain who lived there in the 1400s. This medina is wealthy in history and culture and has many treasures left unexplored. You can start wandering in its blue passages of history with some famous places, then head on to the mysterious adventures they lead you to.
The Istanbul Aquarium is placed in the Aqua Florya mall, located near Yesilkoy. Since it’s close to the Ataturk Airport, you can plan on visiting there right after you land in Istanbul or before you jet out. You would be able to watch planes flying over the mall.
In Turkish, Olu means dead, and Deniz means sea, but it turns to blue Lagoon when you translate Oludeniz. They called it “Dead Sea” since the waters are very calm even during the storms.
The city of Ani, also known as the city of 1001 churches and city of forty gates, dates back to the 10th and 11th centuries AD when it became the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom and gained considerable power and wealth by standing in various trade routes and maintaining its position as an important commercial center. It has been more than three centuries since Ani was invaded and looted by the great Seljuk army, and all its population was killed, and now it is a ghost city. Ani was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016.
Süleymaniye Mosque is the second biggest prayer complex in Turkey. This mosque is really big with different entrances and halls and is viewed as a significant landmark. Suleymaniye Mosque is an ideal combination of simple and affected structures.
Visiting Düden Waterfalls in a modern city like Antalya is not something you get to experience on every trip. The Düden waterfalls have so many various features that almost everyone visiting there will leave with a big smile and the most memorable and unbelievable photos! So we highly recommend you make time to see this site yourself and enjoy this city like never before.