by David C. Hill | May 1, 2025 | Recent Projects, Turkey
Istanbul, Türkiye I spent six unforgettable days in Istanbul, Türkiye. When I visit a city, I always seek out the historic landmarks and must-see sights—but what I enjoy most is simply wandering. There’s something special about letting a city unfold at its own pace,...
by David C. Hill | Apr 17, 2025 | Turkey
Topkapı Palace: The Heart of the Ottoman Empire Rising above the meeting point of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, Topkapı Palace was the political and ceremonial center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries. Commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II shortly after...
by David C. Hill | Apr 14, 2025 | Turkey
Smyrna: Ancient Echoes in Modern Izmir Walking through Izmir, it’s easy to forget you’re standing atop millennia of layered history. Known in antiquity as Smyrna, this coastal city was once among the crown jewels of the Aegean. Founded by the Greeks as...
by David C. Hill | Apr 13, 2025 | Turkey
Selçuk, Türkiye: Hilltop of Empires and Faith In the heart of western Türkiye, the town of Selçuk rests beneath Ayasuluk Hill—an ancient stronghold where religion and empire converged. At the summit, two powerful remnants tell the story of centuries past: the...
by David C. Hill | Apr 11, 2025 | Turkey
Ephesus, Turkey I arrived in Selçuk, Türkiye, the modern gateway to Ephesus, a city I had long wanted to explore. My host at the guesthouse suggested a three-hour tour, but I laughed knowing I’d spend far longer. I chose to walk alone along a peaceful countryside...
