08/19/2026
This week's Where in the World? should be pretty easy! 😉
🗺️This country is a true crossroads of continents: the capital city spans both Europe and Asia, linked by bridges, ferries, and a rail tunnel
🕌It contains the sites of two Ancient Wonders of the World. The building in the video was constructed between 532 and 537 BC. It reflects the religious changes that have played out in the region over the centuries, with the minarets and inscriptions of Islam as well as the lavish mosaics of Christianity.
👁️A blue-glass nazar boncuğu, or “evil eye,” is a familiar sight through this country. Many people display the charm in homes, shops, and vehicles as a traditional symbol of protection from envy and bad luck
🐎Ancient Troy—the legendary setting of the Trojan War—is located in western
🌏The capital city also served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires—an extraordinary heritage visible in its palaces, mosques, churches, and markets.
🫖Traditional tea, called çay, is far more than a drink. Served in delicate tulip-shaped glasses, it is an everyday gesture of welcome and hospitality in homes, cafés, and shops.
