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Lake Tuz

Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) is the second largest lake in Turkey with its 1,665 km2 surface area and one of the largest hypersaline in the world.  Despite its huge area for most of the year is very shallow, especially during dry summer months when the water evaporates in huge quantities leaving a thick crust of salt on the surface up to 30 […]

Balıklıgöl

Balıklıgöl, located in the southwest of Åžanlıurfa city center and known as the place where the Prophet Abraham fell when he was thrown into the fire, this lake is one of the most visited places in Åžanlıurfa with its sacred fish and historical monuments around them. History of the Balıklıgöl According to the rumor, Prophet […]

The Eshab-ı Kehf Cave

Tarsus district of Mersin is a very old township. Archaeological excavations show that the history of the city dates back to 7000 BC. The district, which was the center of Cilician civilization, hosted many civilizations. Despite its historical importance from Byzantium to Rome, the city does not stand out with this aspect. Tarsus has an […]

The Hagia Sophia Mosque

Today, Hagia Sophia is the third building in the same place built with a different architectural understanding than the previous ones. It was built by Emperor Justinianus to Anthemius of Tralles (Aydın) and Isidoros of Miletos (Balat). Rebuilt as a mosque Its construction began in 532 and was completed in five years, and was opened […]

Butterfly Valley, Turkey

Butterfly Valley, in Turkey, in the Faralya Village Fethiye, a spectacular natural wonder located between the high hills. The Valley was declared a first-degree natural protection area on February 8, 1995. Therefore, this astonishing place is closed to zoning and is still protected. The History of Butterfly Valley The history of Butterfly Valley dates back […]

Most Splendid Lake of Uzungol: A Travel Guide

Lake of Uzungol in Trabzon is one of nature’s most exceptional works. Uzungol charms everyone with its clear shimmering waters, the vast forest around it, clean air and precious habitat. It is a place that must be seen at least once in a lifetime. History And Location Uzungol located in Trabzon, twenty kilometers away from […]

A brief history of the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is high on most tourists’ itineraries, and for a good reason. This enormous site is the largest covered market in the world. Since its size and the variety of goods available make it easy to lose one’s bearings, follow our advice on how not to lose it while getting lost in the […]

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