Must Visit Historical Places in Turkey
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Blue Mosque
Historic Ottoman mosque known for its six minarets and intricate blue tile interior decoration. It is an active place of worship and a significant example of Ottoman architecture.
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Topkapı Palace
Historic Ottoman palace and former royal residence featuring centuries-old architecture and extensive imperial collections, now functioning as a museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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New Mosque
Completed in the 17th century, this large mosque features 66 domes, a nice courtyard and two minarets.
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Temple of Augustus
The Temple of Augustus and Rome is an augusteum located in the Altındağ district of Ankara. It is thought to have been built around 25–20 AD.
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Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC in Halicarnassus for Mausolus, an Anatolian from…
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Myndos Gate
The gate is the enduring silent witness of very fierce battles from Alexander the Great's besieging of ancient Halikarnassus.
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