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  MUĞLA

  Muğla Caretta Caretta Bodrum Marmaris Datça Köyceğiz Fethiye Ölüdeniz Xanthos Letoon Dalyan

  Muğla offers an intimate atmosphere where you will hear the antique whispers in the wonderful destinations of seasand- sun tourism. The province of Muğla accommodates the popular holiday cities of Bodrum, Marmaris, Datça, Köyceğiz and Fethiye. Beautiful r...
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  Ayasofya (St. Sophia) Museum (Trabzon)

  Trabzon St. Sophia Ayasofya Museum Byzantine

  This museum, constructed as a church in the 13th century, displays the most important example of Byzantine frescones.
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  "Meze" Dishes to Accompany the Spirits

  Meze Turkish Cuisine Gastronomy Humus Raki Cig Kofte

  In Turkey, there is a rich tradition associated with liquor. Drinking alcoholic beverages in the company of family and friends at home as well as in taverns and restaurants is a part of special occasions. Similar to the Spanish tapas, "meze" is the genera...
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  Efes (Ephesus) (İzmir)

  This pilgrimage center for Christians was home to the Virgin Mary and St. John. Ephesus is the first of the churches mentioned in Revelation chapters 1-3. The amphitheatre here is the location where craftsmen who made shrines of Artemis rioted against the...
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  Yeşil Türbe / Green Shrine (Bursa)

  Bursa Green Mosque Ottoman Green Shrine Yeşil Türbe

  This is part of a 15th century monumental Ottoman Complex consisting of a tomb, mosque and medrese (theological school). Bursa also contains mosques from the 13th and 14th centuries. The Green Mosque is the largest mosque in Bursa. Bursa was the first cap...
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  Sultan Bayezid II Mosque Complex (Amasya)

  Amasya Sultan Bayezid Mosque Faith Tourism

  This mosque, a 15th-century work of art, was dedicated to the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid the Second.
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  St. Peter's Grotto (Antioch)

  St Peter's Grotto Antakya Antioch Faith Tourism

  The followers of Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch. Paul and Barnabas were sent on their first missionary journey from this cave church. They sailed from Seleucia Peria.
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  Akdamar Museum (Van)

  Akdamar Museum Church Van

  Akdamar is an island in Lake Van featuring works of art in the 10th-century church of the Holy Cross. Stone carvings on the walls of the church are noteworthy.
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  Tombs of İbrahim Hakkı Efendi and Hz. Fakirullah (Siirt)

  İbrahim Hakkı Efendi Marifetname Hz. Fakirullah Siirt Aydınlar

  İbrahim Hakkı Efendi was a famous author and 18th century scholar who wrote Marifetname. He was also an astronomer from Erzurum who devoted his life to astronomy and science. His respected teacher Hz. Fakirullah is also buried here.
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  Veysel Karani Complex (Siirt)

  Veysel Karani Complex Siirt

  This complex was built in honour of the Prophet Muhammed's beloved friend, Veysel Karani. Veysel Karani died in the Azerbaijan Campaign of Arabs and was buried here.