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The Most Interesting Historical Places in Turkey

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Historical Places in Turkey

Sultan Ahmed Mosque ©
Religious Site
Sultan Ahmed Mosque , Istanbul
4.5
Nicknamed for the blue tiles that adorn its interior, Sultan Ahmed Mosque represents an imposing figure in the city's history and skyline. Lo
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Ancient City of Ephesus ©
World heritage site · Ruin
Ancient City of Ephesus , Selcuk
4.8
See the ruins of the Greek Ancient City of Ephesus, home to the famous Temple of Artemis, named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Tours from $55
Suleymaniye Cami ©
Religious Site
Suleymaniye Cami , Istanbul
4.9
Witness the work of famed Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan at , a majestic religious structure that dominates the Golden Horn and shares similar
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Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with flexible itinerary.Here you can see the daily tour itineraries below (7 hours per day);Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque(temporarily under restoration), Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar.Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Rahmi Koc Museum (or alterntive sites).*As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
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Hierapolis ©
World heritage site · Ruin
Hierapolis , Pamukkale
4.7
Explore ancient thermal spas and take a dip yourself at Hierapolis, a World Heritage Site. Originally a thermal spa in 2nd century BCE, the G
Tours from $57
Sultanahmet District ©
Historic Walking Area
Sultanahmet District , Istanbul
4.8
Boasting many of the city's most important sites, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet District serves as t
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Turkey

4.7
Architectural Buildings · Sacred & Religious Sites · History Museums
Serving as a crossroads between Asia and Europe, Turkey has been home to numerous civilizations. Historic Areas of Istanbul contain some of the most visited historical places in Turkey, including the magnificent Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and Galata Tower, often referred to as the "Tower of Christ." The ruins of Ancient City of Ephesus, named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, or the untouched, rock-carved caves--some used as churches during the Roman period--at Goreme National Park allow you to relive the ancient past. Basilica Cistern, part of a fascinating network of hundreds of ancient cisterns located below the capital, is also among the nation's most precious monuments.
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