Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The Mostar Bridge is located over the Neretva River in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The historical bridge, one of the most important Ottoman monuments in the country, is one of the symbolic structures of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This bridge connects the Bosnian and Croat sections within the city of Mostar and is seen as a …
Located within the borders of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Mount Sinai has an important place in the history of religions. According to the Torah; Israelites, St. It is the place where they stood on their way out of Egypt under the leadership of the Prophet Moses. Hz. It is mentioned as the place where …
The Sun Gate is a structure located in the city of Tiwanaku and considered one of the most important monuments of its culture. Tiwanaku is a city in Bolivia where important remnants of Inca culture are found. The city is located at an altitude of 4,000 meters, on the barren plain of the Altiplano. It …
The Lotus Temple is a Baha’i house of worship located in the capital city of India, New Delhi. It is also the last of the seven Baha’i temples in the world. It is considered the Baha’i center of the Asian continent and has won numerous architectural awards. The temple was opened to the public in …
Yedikule Dungeons in Istanbul is known as one of the oldest open-air museums in Turkey. Also known as Yedikule Fortress, this building looks like an observation tower. The magnificent structure, consisting of seven towers, is distinguished from other structures by its dark past. Yedikule dungeons in the past; It has been used for many different …
Suleymaniye Mosque; It was built by Mimar Sinan by Suleiman the Magnificent at a time when the Ottoman Empire was at its peak. This mosque, which Mimar Sinan describes as a journeyman’s work, is located in the Süleymaniye district of Istanbul’s Fatih district. Considered one of the most important works of classical Ottoman architecture, the …
ancient Egyptians; They gave great importance to animals and respected both domestic and wild animals. There are various symbols, statues and mummies that explain the importance of animals in Egyptian history. In Egypt, where the art of mummification was highly developed, not only humans but also animals were mummified. During the archaeological work carried out …
The geography of Anatolia, which is considered the cradle of civilization, contains many structures that are considered sacred in different cultures. Among these, seven ancient churches in the Aegean Region have a special importance. These churches in the region are considered to be the seven great churches of the early Christian period. These churches, whose …
Kapilikaya Rock Tomb; It is located in the Kırkdilim locality of the Lâçin district, approximately 27 kilometers north of the Turkish province of Çorum. The monumental rock tomb is located on a very steep cliff on a rough terrain formed by deep valleys. Kapilikaya, which surprises those who see it with its location and interesting …
Parco dei Mostri or, in Turkish, Monsters Park; It is located in the city of Viterbo, in the Lazio region of Italy. Also known as the Bomarzo Garden, the park has managed to attract attention with its frightening appearance. Located in a wooded area under Orsini Castle, this park is filled with eerie statues and …
Bursa Grand Mosque; It is a grand mosque built by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım Beyazıt) between 1396 and 1400. This mosque, which is a unique work of art, has made a name for itself for hundreds of years with its secrets. The city of Şehzadeler is one of the most important historical symbols …
Kumların Atlantisi olarak adlandırılan İrem veya Ubar şehri; Kuran’da Ahkaf adı verilen kayıp bir şehirdir. Yemen ile Umman arasında yer alan bu şehir, çok katlı evleri, görkemli sarayları ve İrem bağları ile tanınır. Kuran’da Fecr Suresi’nin 6. ve 8. ayetlerinde adı geçen bu şehir, Ad Kavminin yaşadığı şehirdir. 1990’ların başında Arkeolog Nicholas Clapp tarafından Yemen’de …
Located on the edge of the Negev Desert in the south of Israel, Masada is a natural fortress surrounded by cliffs. Masada, which has an extremely important place for Jews, is the symbol of resistance against the Romans. The story of Masada, where 960 insurgents committed suicide, is included in the Israeli school curriculum. In …
Desert air exhibition, consisting of magnificent aerial photographs by American photographer George Steinmetz; It will run until January 27 at the National Geographic Museum. Steinmetz; He will be speaking at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington on November 27 about his work and his newest book, “Desert Air.” Some of Steinmetz’s photos and explanations; one- …
Tapınaklar, üstün bir varlığa tapınıldığı, tapınıldığı ve bazı dini ritüellerin gerçekleştirildiği kutsal yapılardır. Tapınaklar çok çeşitli olabilirken, dinden dine de büyük farklılıklar gösterirler. Ait oldukları din ve ibadetlere göre hem yapısal hem de anlamsal olarak farklılık gösterirler. Çeşitli tarihsel dönemlerde, büyük dini yapılarda belirli mimari üsluplar çok sıkı ve yoğun bir şekilde kullanılmıştır. Bu nedenle …
Adam Hill; It is a hill located 72 kilometers east of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Hz. The hill known as the place where Adam first set foot in the world; It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims. The depression resembling a 1.5 meter long footprint on the hill is believed to be …
Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons when nature takes on a thousand colors. Cemal Süreyya said “Autumn is art, others are seasons” for autumn. In this period when trees start to shed their leaves, nature turns into a work of art. There is a riot of colors in nature, where you can see …
Mount Danigala is a uniquely shaped rock located near Aralaganwila province in the Polonnaruwa region of Sri Lanka. The unusual circular shape of the rock and the locals’ reports of UFO sightings led to the mountain being referred to as “alien mountain”. A strange vegetation surrounds the mountain, making it suspicious for alien activity. There …
Balkan countries that can be visited without a visa from Turkey; It is one of the most preferred places due to its proximity. Its unspoilt nature, impressive architectural structures, friendly people and delicious food attract attention. The Balkans, which has a common history with Turkey in terms of culture, also attracts great attention from Turkish …
Dünyanın en uzun sanat galerisi; İsveç’in başkenti Stockholm’de yer almaktadır. Şehrin metro hatları muhteşem tasarımlarla adeta bir sanat galerisine dönüştürülmüş. İstasyonlar; heykeller, mozaikler, resimler, oymalar, kabartmalar ile dekore edilmiştir. Toplam uzunluğu 110 kilometreye ulaşan bu sanat galerisi, toplu taşımayı inanılmaz bir deneyim haline getiriyor. Metroya ilk kez binen yolcular gördükleri manzara karşısında oldukça şaşırıyor. Ancak …