Religious sites

The Altar of Zeus

It was built in the 2nd century BC by the Attalid dynasty ruling the kingdom of Pergamum. The altar of Zeus...

The ancient city of Laodicea

It was founded between 261-263 BC by Seleucid king Antiochus II dedicated to his wife Laodike. Because of the wool obtained...

The House of the Virgin Mary

On the Bülbül mountain is the house of Mary, the mother of Christians. This area, also called Panaya Kapulu by Christians,...

The Temple of Athena

The temple, most of which is still in the Berlin museum, was built on the terrace just above the theatre. The...

The Temple of Dionysos

It was built to the north of the theatre terrace so as to dominate the whole area. Along with the altar,...

Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi

The tomb of Osman veteran and his son Orhan Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, is located in Tophane. When...

Topkapi Palace

The building, which was used as a museum today, was once the home of the Ottoman sultans and their families for 400...

Ulucami (Mosque)

One of the symbols of Bursa, Ulucami was built between 1396 and 1399 by Yildirim Beyazid, one of the Ottoman Sultans. Over...

Uzuncaburç Ruins (Diokaesareia)

The ruins located 30 km north of Silifke are also known as the place of worship of the ancient city of...

Virgin Mary Church

The 3rd-century church of the Virgin Mary is located in Lalebey neighbourhood of Sur district. The church, which belongs to Orthodox...