Attractions

Throughout your tour of the wonderful cities of Turkey, explore attractions that are enjoyed by tourists from all over the world:

Hagia Sophia Museum: This is a great masterpiece of Byzantine art. It was built by the Justinians in the 6th century AD and first served as a patriarchal basilica, then as a mosque and now as a museum. From the time it was built in 537 AD, it remained the largest church in existence for nearly 1,000 years.

Blue Mosque: It isn’t every day you get to see such a spectacular mosque. Make this a priority, as you probably won’t see one more beautiful in your lifetime. Blue tiles decorate the interior, hence the name. It was completed in 1616 by Mehmet Aga, an Imperial Architect.

Pamukkale: This unique white limestone “castle” was formed over a period of 14,000 years. It is believed that its thermal spring water has therapeutic qualities and can cure rheumatism, kidney and heart diseases.

Commagene Kingdom at Mt. Nemrut: This is a site to see, and is at its most remarkable at sunset. Mt. Nemrut is an extension of the Taurus mountain range. The Commagene Kingdom, an ancient Armenian kingdom of the Hellenistic Age, was established after the division of Alexander’s Empire in three.

Topkapi Palace Museum: This gorgeous palace was built by Mehmet II. The site is like its own town, with public and private buildings, gardens, courtyards, pavilions and kiosks. Be sure not to skip this.

Troy: Everyone has heard of this magnificent city. If you’ve read Homer’s The Iliad, or even if you haven’t, you’ll want to visit its famous remains.