In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

This airport also offers travelers the chance to view thousands of years of Turkish history.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

A surprising and unconventional mosque hidden in the subsoil of Istanbul.

Brawny guys rolling around in oil is the oldest regular sporting event besides the Olympics.

The home-turned-museum of Barış Manço, the mustachioed Turkish Elvis for children.

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.