The Saint Sophia Basilica : Located in Istanbul, The "St. Sophia Basilica" was originally built in the sixth century for the first Roman emperor Justinian. It is a masterpiece from the talent of the Roman architects of the time: with a massive dome, it was for a thousand years the largest covered area of all Europe. The church was pillaged by the Knights Templar in 1204 and became a mosque in the 15th century during the Ottoman invasions. It is finally in museum that the building was transformed in 1935. It is today the most famous monument of Turkey. Many peoples occupied the space that Turkey now covers. Everyone has left its mark, making it a country rich in historical sights, with splendid monuments from the depths of time. Fans of old stones will appreciate!
Cappadocia : is a semi-arid region of central Turkey. It is famous for its characteristic fairy chimneys, large cone-shaped rock formations in the Moines Valley, Göreme and elsewhere.The city of Cappadocia is famous for these strange rock formations and its unique history. The best place to observe these formations is the city of Göremme. They were formed thanks to the combined actions of water and wind on two layers of volcanic rock. Extremely easy to dig, they have been, over the centuries, used as dwellings, warehouses and even as churches.
The ruins of Ephesus : are a very popular tourist attraction on the west coast of the country. The city of Ephesus was once known for its Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, destroyed by a raging mob in 401 AD under the orders of the Archbishop of Constantinople. Some structures are still visible, including the great theater and the bookstore of Celsius. The bookstore was built around 125 BC to store 12,000 scrolls and serve as a tomb for Celsius, the Roman governor of Asia. The facade was rebuilt in 1970 so that the site can recover some of its former splendor.
