History & Culture in Turkey

Hundreds of medieval Islamic gravestones decorate the mountainous landscape in the largest cemetery in Turkey.

Byzantine emperors ruled, lived, and died in this 13th-century palace-turned-museum.

This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.

The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

A giant replica of an Assyrian cuneiform tablet stands in the middle of a busy intersection near the city center of Kayseri.

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

This airport also offers travelers the chance to view thousands of years of Turkish history.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

This ancient city—home to nine civilizations—is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.