Turkey Castles & palaces, Coastal + Mountain pictures

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Enjoy the sights of the Aegean Sea, secluded coves, a charming old town and almonds fresh from the tree in this town on Turkey’s southwest peninsula.

Istanbul, with its unique blend of Western and Eastern history and culture, attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy modern Turkey in the malls, galleries and clubs while also indulging in the exotic appeal of the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, coffee houses and mosques. The natural beauty of the city plus the pleasant Mediterranean climate completes the picture. The largest city in Turkey, it was for centuries the capital of a mighty empire. Istanbul is now all things - modern and traditional, familiar and exotic.

Istanbul’s famous old Ottoman summer palace offers a grand view of the Bosphorus Strait and the Old City, as seen from the Asian side of this multi-continental city.

Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

This town center beach is ideal for sunbathing during the day and for enjoying waterfront dinners in the evening. 

See a hidden gem of Istanbul, an Ottoman house of prayer nearly 500 years old, with magnificent tiles, built in the middle of the market in the Fatih district.

A Roman tower, which dates back almost 2,000 years, is a curiously designed treasure that stands between the historic center, the sea and a park.

A Roman tower, which dates back almost 2,000 years, is a curiously designed treasure that stands between the historic center, the sea and a park.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

Istanbul, with its unique blend of Western and Eastern history and culture, attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy modern Turkey in the malls, galleries and clubs while also indulging in the exotic appeal of the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, coffee houses and mosques. The natural beauty of the city plus the pleasant Mediterranean climate completes the picture. The largest city in Turkey, it was for centuries the capital of a mighty empire. Istanbul is now all things - modern and traditional, familiar and exotic.

Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.

This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.

This bizarre Star Wars-like terrain is home to the largest of the religious cave buildings in Cappadocia, with a fascinating history and charming frescoes.