visiting

The Mevlana Museum of Konya — the tomb of the great mystic Rumi — is one of the most visited museums of Turkey, and the practical details of the visit make the experience of the beloved monument the smooth one.

Anıtkabir — the mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic — is the essential visit of Ankara, and the practical details of the visit make the experience of the national memorial the smooth one.

The Chora Church — the Kariye — is one of the great monuments of Istanbul, and the visit to its mosaics and its frescoes is one of the essential experiences of the Byzantine city.

The Rumeli Fortress is one of the most impressive sights on the Bosphorus, a vast medieval castle of towers and walls that seems to grow out of the hillside above the strait.

Descending into the Basilica Cistern is one of the most atmospheric experiences Istanbul offers, a step from the noise of the streets into a cool, dark, columned world built fifteen centuries ago.

The Spice Bazaar of Eminönü is one of the most accessible and rewarding sights in Istanbul, a compact, colorful market that you can enjoy in an hour or two and still carry its scent with you for days.

The Grand Bazaar is one of the great experiences of Istanbul, and it is also one of the most confusing places for a first-time visitor.

The Maiden’s Tower is one of the most romantic experiences in Istanbul, but it is also one of the least like a standard sight.

Galata Tower is one of Istanbul’s most loved viewpoints, and it is also one of its busiest.

Planning a visit to Dolmabahce Palace takes a little more thought than most Istanbul sights, because the palace runs on guided tours, timed entries, and a few rules that catch visitors by surprise.

Topkapi Palace is the great royal residence of the Ottoman sultans, a vast complex of courtyards, chambers, and gardens spread over Seraglio Point in the heart of old Istanbul.

The Selimiye Mosque in Edirne is the masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, the building that the great architect Mimar Sinan called his own finest work.