Turkey Coastal, Historic buildings, Lighthouse, Mountain, Peaceful, People, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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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.

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

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

Explore ancient ruins, enjoy apple tea, browse market stalls, sail along a turquoise coast and hike the sandstone landscapes of Cappadocia and Göreme National Park.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.