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Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
A sixth-century domed masterpiece that has been a church and a mosque.
Southern Europe
Turkey
A country spanning two continents, with Istanbul's imperial skyline, Greek and Roman ruins, Aegean beaches and Cappadocia's rock valleys.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Languages
- Turkish
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October for sightseeing; July and August are hot, especially on the coast and in the interior.
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Blue Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet Mosque, known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
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Suleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey
A grand sixteenth-century mosque by the architect Sinan, on a hill above the Golden Horn.
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Selimiye Mosque
Edirne, Turkey
Sinan's self-declared masterpiece, with a huge dome and slender minarets.
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Chora Church
Istanbul, Turkey
A Byzantine church famous for its gleaming mosaics and frescoes.
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