Turkey Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Landscape + Shopping pictures

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.