Csarite mine in Ilbir Mountains

Csarite™ - natural crystal and cut gems

The world’s only csarite mine. This variety of diaspore changes color: in daylight, it is yellowish green, and in incandescent light – reddish pink.

Antakya Church of Saint Peter (cave church)

Church of Saint Peter in Antakya

One of the oldest churches in the world, constructed the latest in the 3rd or 4th century AD. Rock-hewn buildings, with fine facade built by Crusaders sometimes around 1100 AD. Rock-cut passages extend from the church.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia as seen from Galata Tower, Istanbul

A former Orthodox basilica built between 532 – 537 AD, it is now a mosque. Possibly the highest achievement of Byzantine architecture, it has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Constructed in 532 – 537.

Wonders of Turkey

Air ballons over Cappadocia, Turkey

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Turkey Territory Wonders of Turkey   Highlights Turkey has one of the richest and most diverse arrays of archaeological and architectural landmarks. Few countries in the world have experienced the rise and fall of that many distinct cultures as present-day Turkey did. The most amazing wonders of Turkey are: Hellenistic heritage. This […]