Once a classical city, today’s Town of Merzifon is best characterized by its Ottoman history, its Turkish Baths, Mosques, and Silk Road Hans and markets.

Built by the Romans to guard its far eastern territories, Zerzevan Castle is home to the cult site of Mithras, the only one on the Persian border

Home to the famous Çakallı Menemen, Çakallı Taşhan is an 800-year-old caravanserai built by the Seljuks to serve traders travelling between the Black Sea ports and the land routes of the Silk Road.

An actively growing list of the many Armenian churches, chapels, and monastic complexes of the shores, mountains, and island of Lake Van and the Kingdom of Vaspurakan

Binbir Kilise, the 1001 Churches of the extinct volcano Mount Karadağ are a mysterious blend of stunning natural setting and a unique piece of history.

A ruinous monastery on the shores of Lake Van, the Church of Surp Gevorg still bears all the hallmarks of the Armenian architectural tradition.

One of Tur Abdin’s most beautiful churches, the village of Anıtlı / Hah is home to some of the Syriac Orthodox community’s deepest history

Explore the rich landscapes between the major towns and monasteries to get a deeper look into the life and heartland of the Syriac people.

Hidden among the winding streets of ancient Istanbul, Rüstem Paşa Mosque is fine example of Ottoman architecture and Iznik tilework from the golden age of the Ottoman Period.

The deepest of Cappadocia’s many underground cities, Derinkuyu has stables, wells, wineries, and churches carved eight floors beneath the earth.