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Istanbul’s miniature display on the shore of the Golden Horn gives you a good overview of the city’s most iconic buildings in a family-friendly park.

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

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.

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.

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

Explore the remains of a temple that dates back 2,000 years. A surviving inscription tells the story of the first Roman emperor.

This transcontinental megopolis brings together the best of Europe and Asia. As one of the largest cities in the world, you’ll need more than a day in Istanbul.

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.

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.

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.

Istanbul’s miniature display on the shore of the Golden Horn gives you a good overview of the city’s most iconic buildings in a family-friendly park.