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Learn about the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey's most famous and oldest churches, with almost two millennia of history
Learn about the geologic and human history of Cappadocia's underground cities, and some of the frescoed cave chapels, churches, and tourist sites that you'll be seeing on your memorable visit to this unique area
Learn about Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, its history, the sultan who commissioned it, and his scandalous queen
Learn about the history of Topkapi palace, the rich archaeological sites surrounding it, and why the trees in the palace complex look so very strange
Learn about the "Cotton Castle" mineral formation at Pamukkale and the historic appeal of its famous hot springs
Learn about the Basilica Cistern, what the teardrop-shaped carvings on the columns mean, and how the builders robbed Medusa statues of their mythical power to turn men to stone
Learn about some of the things you can see and do in Marmaris, as well as the history of a city so old that no one was quite sure when it was founded
Learn about the mysterious statues on top of Mount Nemrut and how they were vandalized, lost, and rediscovered over the course of history
Learn about the archaeological site of Troy near Mount Ida
Learn about the unique design and construction of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, or the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul, and how one of its most famous features might have been the accidental result of a major misunderstanding
Learn about the city of Trabzon, its important role as a cultural melting pot throughout the ages, and some of the sights you can see during your visit
Learn about the city of Adana, its history, and one of its long-standing controversies
Learn about Bursa and its role as a government capital and a center of manufacturing, as well as its famous Great Mosque with twenty domes
Learn about some of the things you can see while visiting the historic city of Izmir, as well as some of the rich yet unexplored archaeological sites that are still buried in the city
Learn about the city of Konya
Learn about the rich and dramatic history of Urfa
Learn about the history of Istanbul, but also why it is so important as a center of modern Turkish commerce and culture
Learn about Turkey's capital and second-largest city, and why certain animals, like rabbits, goats, and even cats, have a special place in the city's culture and even in its commerce
Learn about the history of Hatay Province and some of its best spots for visitors
Learn about the city of Van, the tremendous influence it had on regional culture, and its unique lake that mixes soda and saline water
Learn about Youth and Sports Day
Learn about New Year's in Turkey, which, though it might be a little quieter than in other countries, is still marked by hope, excitement, and the enjoyment of being around family and friends
Learn about how the whirling dervishes commemorate their founder every December with a week-long festival drawing over a million people
Learn about how the Golden Orange evolved from a straightforward film festival to less specialized event and then back to a film festival
Learn about how the Izmir International Fair works and some of the ways in which it supports the business community, like the way it encourages international relationships between businesses, countries, and cities
