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Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
My favorite mosque was flooded with light and had a romantic story behind it
Walls of Constantinople
The mighty walls that withstood sieges for a thousand years
Chora Church
A small church/mosque packed with late Byzantine masterpieces
Süleymaniye Mosque
A sultan’s monument to his own magnificence, and an imperial architect’s triumph
A Wedding in Istanbul
A memorable event and a beautiful night on the Golden Horn
Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square
Istanbul’s famous pedestrian street
Galata Tower
Spectacular views from high above Istanbul
Family Dinner on the Bosphorus
A scenic ferry ride and a lovely meal on the water
Aphrodisias
Marble faces and friezes, and a colossal stadium
Ephesus
A great Roman city, still splendid after more than two thousand years
Four Days in Izmir
Enjoying downtime between day trips on Turkey’s Aegean coast
Keşlik Monastery
Another look at the daily life of Byzantine monks
Sobesos Ancient City
Roman buildings from the 4th century, just starting to be uncovered