Adana / Kozan
Castles and city walls
Karasis Castle
Karasis Castle lies in the mountains north of Kozan Reservoir and is associated with Hellenistic fortifications.
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Adana / Kozan
Castles and city walls
Andıl Castle
Andıl Castle belongs to the defensive sites along the mountainous corridor from Kozan towards Feke.
Adana / Ceyhan
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Sirkeli Mound
Sirkeli Mound is a multi-period archaeological settlement near the Ceyhan River.
Photo: Mirko Novak, Universität Tübingen · Source · Public domain · Resized and converted to WebP.
Adana / Ceyhan
Historic buildings and monuments
Kurtkulağı Caravanserai
Kurtkulağı Caravanserai is a historic lodging and trade building in Ceyhan's Kurtkulağı settlement.
Photo: Zeynel Cebeci · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
İstanbul / Fatih
Palaces and mansions
Topkapı Palace
Courtyards, pavilions and collections introduce the world of the Ottoman court.
Photo: Carlos Delgado · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
İstanbul / Fatih
Museums
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Archaeological collections in a historic museum complex near Gülhane.
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Nevşehir / Merkez
Museums
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches and wall paintings introduce Cappadocia’s monastic heritage.
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Nevşehir / Avanos
Historic quarters and villages
Zelve Archaeological Site
A historic rock-cut settlement spread across a group of valleys.
Photo: Noumenon · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Nevşehir / Derinkuyu
Historic buildings and monuments
Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore underground living through narrow passages, shared spaces and ventilation systems.
Photo: © Nevit Dilmen · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Nevşehir / Merkez
Historic buildings and monuments
Kaymaklı Underground City
Follow the layout of rock-cut rooms and storage spaces below ground.
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Nevşehir / Avanos
Historic buildings and monuments
Özkonak Underground City
An underground stop near Avanos with rock-cut galleries and passages.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Antalya / Aksu
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Perge Ancient City
Trace an ancient city through colonnaded streets, baths and public buildings.
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