The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

Seven early Christians were sealed into a cave where legend has it they slept unharmed for centuries.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.