Turkey Coastal + Historic buildings pictures

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Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

One of the most beautiful surviving Byzantine churches, with interiors laid out in fine mosaics and frescoes, has been converted into the impressive Kariye Museum.

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

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.

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

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.

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.

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

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

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.