Attractions in Turkey

Safranbolu

Safranbolu is a living open-air museum, renowned for its perfectly preserved Ottoman-era timber-framed houses and historic Silk Road heritage.

Mardin

Mardin is a fairytale city of honey-colored stone, perched on a hilltop overlooking the vast Mesopotamian plains, where diverse cultures intertwine.

Nemrut (Mount Nemrut)

Mount Nemrut hosts the monumental tomb-sanctuary of King Antiochus I, guarded by massive stone heads of ancient gods at a dizzying altitude.

Ani

Ani, once known as the 'City of 1,001 Churches,' is a ghostly ruined city on the Silk Road right on the border with Armenia.

Bodrum Castle

A massive fortress built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, now housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

Side

An ancient port city where Roman ruins and the Temple of Apollo sit directly alongside modern resorts and fine sandy beaches.

Pamukkale

An impressive natural wonder in western Turkey, known for its bright white travertine terraces and hot thermal springs.

Mount Ararat

A snow-capped, dormant volcano in the far east of Turkey, closely associated with the biblical story of Noah's Ark.

Basilica Cistern

A massive subterranean water reservoir from the Byzantine era, known for its atmospheric lighting and Medusa heads.

Dolmabahçe Palace

An opulent palace on the shores of the Bosphorus, which replaced Topkapı Palace as the main residence of the Ottoman sultans.

Galata Tower

A historic stone tower in the Beyoğlu district, offering sweeping panoramic views of Istanbul's Golden Horn.

Hagia Sophia

An architectural masterpiece in Istanbul that served as both a church and a mosque throughout its long history.

Hatay (Antakya)

A historic city on the ancient Silk Road, known as a cradle of civilizations and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Grand Bazaar

One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, located in the heart of Istanbul's old city.

Aspendos Theater

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman theaters in the world, still used for performances today.

Göreme National Park

A spectacular landscape in Cappadocia, shaped by erosion and famous for its unique fairy chimneys.

Sumela Monastery

A Greek Orthodox monastery dramatically built into a steep cliff in the Black Sea region.

Blue Mosque

A historic mosque known for its striking blue İznik tiles that decorate the interior.

Olympos

Mystical ancient ruins hidden in a lush river valley, famous for treehouse hotels and a bohemian vibe.

Çanakkale

Historic port city on the Dardanelles, serving as the gateway to ancient Troy and Gallipoli.

Assos

An ancient hilltop village featuring the Temple of Athena and stunning Aegean views.

Ürgüp

An elegant town in Cappadocia, known for its historic stone mansions and premium wines.

Bosphorus Bridge

An iconic suspension bridge that connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul.

Monument

Anıtkabir

Anıtkabir is the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic.

Nature

Park

Karagöl-Sahara National Park

A bifurcated national park in the northeastern Artvin region, consisting of an idyllic glacial lake and a vast plateau.

Park

Yıldız Park

Once the royal hunting grounds of the Ottoman sultans, this huge park now offers picturesque walkways and old pavilions.

Lake Salda

Lake Salda is a mid-size crater lake, often referred to as the Turkish Maldives due to its turquoise waters and white sand.

Lake Bafa

Lake Bafa is a shallow lake in the Aegean region that was once a gulf of the Aegean Sea before being separated by sediments.

Park

Soğuksu National Park

A picturesque national park near Ankara known for its dense pine forests and healing thermal springs.

Lake Tuz

Lake Tuz is the second largest lake in Turkey and one of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world.

Lake Çıldır

Lake Çıldır is a large alpine lake in northeastern Turkey that completely freezes over during winter.

Lake Eğirdir

Lake Eğirdir is a freshwater lake in the Turkish Lakes Region, surrounded by picturesque mountains.

Lake Beyşehir

Lake Beyşehir is the largest freshwater lake in Turkey and an important bird sanctuary.

Turkish Riviera

A spectacular stretch of coastline on the Mediterranean, famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and hidden bays.

Lycian Coast

A wildly romantic part of the Mediterranean coast, characterized by rocky peninsulas, deep gorges, and ancient ruins.

Black Sea Coast

A lush green, humid, and steeply sloping coastal region where the Pontic Mountains meet the stormy sea directly.

Aegean Coast

The rugged west coast of Turkey with countless bays, islands, and fertile valleys reaching inland.

Kaçkar Mountains

The Kaçkar Mountains are a glacially shaped mountain range in the eastern Black Sea region with dense forests and alpine pastures.

Taurus Mountains

This impressive mountain range separates the Mediterranean coast from the Anatolian plateau and shapes the region's climate.

Nur Mountains

A historically and geographically significant mountain range that runs parallel to the Mediterranean coast in Hatay Province.

Cilo-Sat Mountains

An extremely rugged and glaciated mountain range in the far southeast of Turkey, near the borders with Iraq and Iran.

Mount Süphan

Mount Süphan is a dormant volcano and the third highest mountain in Turkey, located on the northern shore of Lake Van.

Mount Hasan

Mount Hasan is a dormant twin-peaked volcano whose silhouette dominates the landscape of Aksaray and Niğde.

More highlights

kid-friendly

Miniatürk

An impressive miniature park in Istanbul featuring detailed replicas of the most famous buildings from Turkey and Ottoman history.

kid-friendly

Antalya Aquarium

One of the largest aquariums in the world, delighting visitors with a massive underwater tunnel and themed areas like Snow World.

forest

Belgrad Forest

An extensive mixed forest in the northwest of Istanbul, serving as an important source of fresh air and recreation area for the city.

agriculture

Giresun Hazelnut Plantations

The province of Giresun is the center of global hazelnut production, whose plantations cover the steep slopes down to the Black Sea.

agriculture

Bursa Peach Orchards

The region around Bursa is famous for its vast orchards, where some of the juiciest and sweetest peaches in the country grow.

wildlife-area

Sarıkamış-Allahuekber Mountains National Park

A high-altitude national park in Eastern Anatolia famous for its deep snow cover in winter and its extensive, dense pine forests.

wildlife-area

Kuşcenneti National Park

This bird paradise on Lake Manyas is an important resting point for millions of migratory birds travelling between Europe and Africa.