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Ephesus and Selcuk: Ancient Greek-Roman Metropolis Preserved Through Millennia
Ephesus (Efes in Turkish), located in western Anatolia near the town of Selçuk, stands as one of the Mediterranean world's most important archaeological sites. During the Roman period …
The Grand Bazaar: Ottoman Commerce Spanning 563 Years of Trading Heritage
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı in Turkish) was established in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed II after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. It is one of the world's oldest and largest covered …
Istanbul: Transcontinental Hub Welcoming 18.6 Million Annual Visitors
Istanbul, the world's only major city spanning two continents, has experienced phenomenal tourism growth, welcoming approximately 18.6 million international tourists in 2024—representing …