Türkiye stories.

Reşadiye Mosque

Discover the history and architecture of the Reşadiye Mosque located in Eskişehir, Turkey.

The Legend of Sulejman Pasha Mosque

The story of the historic Sulejman Pasha Mosque, built in 1614 by Tirana's founder Sulejman Pasha, which now survives only…

History and Architecture of the Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Located by the Golden Horn in Istanbul, the Eyüp Sultan Mosque is a historic site dating back to 1458 with…

The Legend of Pydnai

Discover the history, architecture, and hidden story of Pydnai, an abandoned Hellenistic fort near Gâvurağılı on the Lycian coast.

The Legend of Isa Gate

Rising on the seventh hill of Istanbul and named after an ancient ruined gate, the story of Ese Kapi from…

Emirgan Hamid-i Evvel Mosque

Discover the history, architecture, and Ottoman heritage of the historic Emirgan Hamid-i Evvel Mosque situated on the shores of Istanbul.

The Legend of Oinoanda

The origins of the ancient city of Oinoanda in Seydikemer, Muğla, its Hittite connections, and the philosophical legacy of Diogenes…

The Legend of Mylasa

While Mylasa is said to derive its name from a legendary descendant of Sisyphus, the city's streets conceal the enduring…

History and Collections of Muğla Museum

Converted from a former prison, Muğla Museum presents the region's rich heritage through its natural history, archaeology, and ethnography sections.

The Bulgarian Exarchate in Istanbul

The history, establishment, administrative evolution, and significance of the Bulgarian Exarchate located in the Fatih district of Istanbul.

The Legend of Arneai

The legends, history, and surviving ruins of the ancient Lycian city of Arneai, hidden on a rocky hill near Finike,…

The Legend of the Lycian Way

Discover the history, stages, and natural wonders of the Lycian Way, a legendary long-distance hiking trail stretching from Fethiye to…