In the hills above Silifke you can visit the hamlet of Cambazlı, where the remains of a vast, two-storied Byzantine church dating back…
The ancient Olba If you’re visiting the ruins of Uzuncaburç, near Silifke, it’s worth following the signs to the village of Ura, just…
“Quite Tall Tower” Population: 850 Old name: Diocaesarea Uzuncaburç is a delightful, peaceful hill village taking its name from the remains of…
If you’re visiting the northern Anatolian town of Çankırı , sooner or later someone is bound to mention the spectacular Tuz Mağarası (Salt…
Maiden’s Castle Population: 1,780 Old name: Corycus/Corycos Kızkalesi is a small…
The small beach resort of Ayaş lies due east of Kızkalesi and is home to the fairly extensive remains of Elaiussa Sebeste, an…
Atatürk Lake ferry crossing point Population: 160,100 Old names: Hisn ar-Ran, Chasanara, Sevaverag, Sewreg There is no particular…
Turkey’s third largest lake Right in the heart of Anatolia, the Atatürk Lake is Turkey’s largest man-made lake and the third largest of…
Commageneian Arsemeia-by-the-Euphrates Population: 3,300 If you’re staying in Kahta,…
Eastern oil town …