This ancient abandoned church in a remote part of Turkey is in danger of falling over.

Remnants of successive wars and Muslim colonialism in the 11th century.

Natural rock formation, or biblical artifact that saved Earth's wildlife two by two?

This shuttered power plant is now Turkey's first industrial archaeology museum.

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

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

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

Unfinished monument to peace between Turkey and Armenia, long divided by a dispute over genocide.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

This ancient city - home to nine civilizations - is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

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

Mediterranean castle on a tiny Turkish island.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

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

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

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

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.