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Ince Minaret Madrasah: 13th-Century Seljuk-Turkish Masterpiece

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.

A small Catholic church in the back streets of downtown Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea. This historic religious complex also has a dark history.

I stumbled upon an abandoned primary school in the mountains of Trabzon Province, Black Sea Region of Turkey. Click to read more.

As a huge mango addict, after doing some proper research, I found a great spot for the tastiest mangos in Uppsala. Read more!

Exploring Armenia’s religious capital city, Echmiadzin. 7th-century Saint Gayane Church is one of the must-see sites in the area.

Burj Al Babas is a vast ghost town of 530 Disney-inspired castle houses. Explore this $200 million architectural disaster with me!