Travel
Places to visit, historic sites and nature routes in Yozgat.
The church where Santa Claus served as bishop still stands in Demre
Built on the foundation of an earlier church in AD 520, the Church of St. Nicholas was restored under the Russian Tsar in 1862 and is on the UNESCO tentative list.
New travel routes in Antalya: six itineraries from castle to ancient city
From Kaleiçi's historic streets to the remains of Lycian civilization, six new routes linking Antalya's different districts now offer travelers alternative itineraries.
The secret behind the flames that have never gone out at Yanartaş
Natural gas seeping from the rocks 1.5 kilometers from Kemer's Çıralı area feeds the flames long associated with the ancient Chimaera myth.
An ancient city never conquered: Termessos
Perched at 1,000-1,050 meters on Mount Güllük, Termessos is known for never bowing to any invading army throughout its history.
How to visit Kekova's submerged ancient city
Known in antiquity as Dolikhiste, Kekova was partly submerged by a 2nd-century AD earthquake; the area is now explored by boat tour.
Why the Aspendos Ancient Theatre is still in use today
Built by architect Zenon under Marcus Aurelius, the 15,000-20,000-seat theatre is considered one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world.
A day among Alanya Castle's 6.5 kilometers of walls
Built in 1225 under Alaeddin Keykubad I, the castle is one of Anatolia's largest Seljuk fortifications, with roughly 140 towers.
The 800-year story behind Antalya's landmark Yivli Minare
Built under Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, the turquoise-tiled minaret remains the city's most recognized symbol.