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Wroclaw Old Jewish Cemetery: Exploring Poland

On my last day in Wroclaw (Wrocław), I visited the old Jewish cemetery, which is one of the most interesting historic sites in Poland.

As I was hiking in the rural farmlands of Sweden’s 4th largest city, Uppsala, I ran into an old Iron Age cemetery just near the dense woods.

An old Karapapakh Azerbaijani cemetery that I ran into as I was exploring the rural villages in Kars Province of Eastern Turkey.

Women’s Bazaar is one of the hidden gems of Konya. Although it has no female vendors today, this site is a must-see attraction in the city.

Lithographs of Hagia Sophia, created by Belgian artist Louis Haghe, after the two year restoration work between 1847-1849.

Ince Minaret Madrasah, located in central Turkey, is a 13th-century historic Islamic school that was built by the Seljuk Turks.

Camille Sauvageot and photographer Frédéric Gadmer, who visited Ankara in 1922, captured the oldest color photographs of the city.

Photographers Frédéric Gadmer and Camille Sauvageot, who came to Istanbul in 1922, took invaluable color photographs of the city.

Kocatepe Mosque is located in downtown Ankara, and it is the largest mosque in Turkey’s capital. Click to read more.

Mariegordus Roman Ruins are a very fascinating hidden gem, located in the suburbs of northern Ankara. Click to read more about the site.