Istanbul:
blue mosque
The Blue Mosque, formerly known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a famous mosque in Turkey and even the world, and is one of the top ten wonders of the world. This temple was designed in the17th century by Muhammad Aga, a pupil of the world famous architect Shinan. The walls of the mosque are all made of blue and white Iznik tiles. Blue Temple is one of the important landmarks in Istanbul.
The Blue Mosque was built in the17th century and is the artistic crystallization of the Ottoman Empire. Its architectural style is a combination of Byzantine and Islamic culture. There are six minarets around the temple, which are the symbols of the six major Islamic beliefs.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a Byzantine-style building, which is famous for its huge dome design and has a history of 1500 years.
Hagia Sophia means the wisdom of God in Greek. Built in the third century, it was originally used as a place for Constantine the Great to worship Sophia, the god of wisdom. Later, it was sentenced to chaos and was converted into a Christian church by Emperor Justinian. After experiencing Islamic civilization and Turkish invasion, Oeman Turkey changed this place into Hagia Sophia Cathedral. There are three churches in the cathedral, which were built by different people at different times.
Capadocia:
Gorem open-air museum
Goreme Open-air Museum is a must-see attraction in Capadocia. It is built on natural landscapes, including grotto churches, chapels and monasteries. Among them, Capadocia has a long history and culture. Churches, large and small, are the embodiment of the local long-standing religious culture, and the exquisite murals are unforgettable.
Among them, there are many churches, including Apple Church, Santa Barbara Church, Tocalli Church and Hidden Church.
Saffronbolu
Saffron City retains the ancient buildings and civilizations of the Ottoman period, including private museums, mosques, hamam, bell towers and fountains. It is a world cultural heritage.