33 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey

33 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey

Turkey is a unique synthesis of historical and cultural treasures bearing the traces of different civilizations and a country that arouses curiosity in every corner. Located at the intersection of Asia and Europe,  Turkey  has a very special geography with 7 regions and 81 cities that have a deep-rooted history...

It bears witness to history with its thousands of years   of cultural accumulation   . Many   world heritage  works located in different corners of Turkey have the potential to arouse admiration in visitors.

We have listed for you 33 must-see monuments from different regions and cities of Turkey. These magnificent places in Turkey that you will include in your travel plan will be good for you. You will say  , "I'm glad I saw it, I'm glad I visited it  ."

We leave you alone with destinations such as famous canyons, refreshing  waterfalls,   deep blue  beaches  with blue flags,  ancient cities  , mysterious  caves,  rugged mountains, vast  lakes  ,  national parks and  underground cities  , and wish you pleasant excursions. 

List of 33 Magnificent Places to Visit in Turkey

1.Tortum Waterfall and Lake l Erzurum

120 km  from Erzurum  . With its height of 48 meters, the waterfall is the largest waterfall in Asia and Europe and the third largest in the world. The waterfall, which was formed when a  mountain blocked the Tortum Stream as a result of a landslide, fascinates people with its exquisite appearance.

The waterfall, which is eye-catching with its high flow rate and majestic appearance, is in impressive unity with  Tortum Lake ...

2. Yalıboyu Houses l Amasya

Amasya Houses, lined up on the edge of the Yeşilırmak River  passing through Amasya city center and reflecting all the features of the traditional Turkish   house, are a good reason to see this city  . Many mansions here are used for touristic purposes today.

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The protected Amasya Houses  , lined up on the banks of Yeşilırmak  ,   are among the areas that attract the most visitors today, and these houses   are known as "Yalıboyu Houses" among the public.

3. İğneada Longoz Forests National Park l Kırklareli

İğneada Forests, one of the best protected floodplain forests in Turkey, is one of the greatest natural beauties of the Black Sea coast... İğneada Forests, which are very rich in terms of plant and animal diversity, are flooded especially in the spring months and are worth visiting.

İğneada region,  where the most important longose ​​forest that has been preserved in Turkey and Europe is located, hosts many plant and animal species in the region with its different ecosystems.

4.   Amasra l Bartın, the Pearl of the Western Black Sea

The locomotive of tourism in Bartın  is undoubtedly Amasra district. The city, where the effects of the Roman, Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman periods are visible, is one of the most fascinating settlements of  the Black Sea ...

Amasra, which hosts thousands of tourists every year, has many tourist facilities. Amasra will offer you a different environment with its lush nature, sea, beaches, food and history...

5.Goreme Open Air Museum l Nevşehir

Göreme is 10 kilometers away from Nevşehir, the mysterious geography of Anatolia surrounded by valleys between the triangle of Nevşehir, Ürgüp and Avanos... This region;   It was included in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1985 under the name  "Goreme and Cappadocia National Park" .

Göreme is the most active region of the Cappadocia Region in terms of tourism. It was accepted as a national park in 1986. The area includes Ürgüp, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Göreme, Çavuşin and Aktepe regions.

Almost every rock block in the Göreme Open Air Museum contains churches, chapels, dining halls and seating areas. It is possible to visit Göreme with air balloons...

 

6. Ephesus Ancient City Izmir

The 4 thousand-year-old Ancient City of Ephesus, near the Selçuk district of Izmir  , is one of the most interesting tourist attractions with its churches, bazaars, caves and fountains. Ephesus Ancient City is one of the lucky places from Turkey   that entered the UNESCO List  in  2015.  

The ancient city  is the place where many famous people in the world of science and art grew up and stayed. Around the ancient city, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year; There are many historical buildings such as   the Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, House of Virgin Mary, Seven Sleepers (Ashab-ı Kehf) and İsa Bey Mosque.

7. Harran Houses l Şanlıurfa

45 km from  Şanlıurfa  . Harran, in the southeast, is a settlement area with a history of 5 thousand years and has been an important cultural center since ancient times.

Harran is known for its domed houses, and Harran University, one of the first universities in Anatolia, sheds light on the history of the region. The region, which is also the intersection of important trade routes, must be seen.

8. Selimiye Mosque l Edirne

The work, one of Mimar Sinan's masterpieces, is like the crown of the city in  Edirne  . Selimiye Mosque, which is considered the pinnacle of the single-domed structures in the world, is a work of Mimar Sinan's mastery period. It is also the pinnacle of Ottoman-Turkish architecture.

The historical mosque, which can be seen from all over the city , was built between 1569 and 1575 during the reign of Selim II. The tiles, lines, marbles and embroidery inside are all separate works of art.

Edirne Selimiye Mosque Complex, one of Turkey's most important cultural heritages,   was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2011.

9. Kemah l Erzincan

Erzincan  - Kemah, which has been a historical settlement since the Hittite period; It hosts many architectural works such as the historical castle, Gülabibey fountain and bath, Melikgazi Tomb and Lodge, Ali Baba Tomb, Tugay Hatun Tomb.

Also, the Ice Cave awaits its visitors.

10. Bodrum Castle l Muğla

Bodrum Castle,  located in Bodrum, one of the most tourist-attracting places in Turkey; It was built on a rocky peninsula between two ports, surrounded by sea on three sides. The castle, which is connected to the land from the north, has a plan close to a square.

There are five towers, the highest of which is the French tower, the English, Italian, German towers and the Yılanlı tower. The parts of the castle other than the eastern wall were reinforced with double body walls. The castle is currently used as  the Underwater Archeology Museum  .

 11. Karagöl Sahara National Park l Artvin

There are two separate lakes in Artvin, each more magnificent than the other. Both of them have the same name: Karagöl... One is in Borçka district and the other is in Artvin's Şavşat district... While Karagöl in Borçka is considered a nature park, the lake in Şavşat is registered as "  Karagöl Sahara National Park ".

You also have the chance to camp   along with accommodation in the   park  area in Şavşat. There are many villages and plateaus around Karagöl that preserve their naturalness.

The houses in the villages are two-three storey buildings built using the passing technique... There is a very long walking route around it.   In fact, it is possible to come across a medieval monastery carved out of rock, after an hour and a half walk from Lower Koyunlu Village.

12. İshakpaşa Palace l Ağrı

Ağrı - 5 km from Doğubeyazıt. Ishakpaşa Palace with 116 rooms, built on steep rocks in the distance; It appears as a structure combining Turkestan, Persian, Seljuk and Ottoman architectural features.

It is estimated that the construction of the palace, which was completed in 1789 by İshak Pasha, the son of the Ottoman vizier Hasan Pasha, at the end of the 18th century, took a century. The mosque between the Harem and Selamlik apartments seems to dominate the entire palace and even the plain with its dome and minaret.   The palace, which combines baroque and rococo styles in architecture, fascinates those who see it.

This is a palace known as the world's first heated structure.

13. Pamukkale Travertines l Denizli

Pamukkale travertines, which are the symbol of both Turkey and Denizli, are of great importance in terms of tourism. The travartens, which resemble a cotton field with their magnificent beauty, will surprise you and you will not believe your eyes.

Pamukkale Travertines are included in  the UNESCO World Heritage List and  are one of the important natural protected areas. Yeşildere Waterfall, located near the travertines, is also worth seeing.

14. Independence Medal District l İnebolu l Kastamonu

İnebolu, the largest district of  Kastamonu  on the Black Sea coast; It has a deep-rooted history, as well as its lush green nature, sea and port... The historical painted   Inebolu houses   , scattered on the Black Sea slopes, fascinate people. 

İnebolu Turkish Hearth  ; Today, the museum serves as a home and contains many materials that testify to recent history.

İnebolu was awarded the Medal of Independence   by the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1924 for his heroism during the War of Independence. This is also the starting point of the Independence Road in the Black Sea... 

15. Kasımiye Madrasa l Mardin

Kasımiye Madrasah   started to be built during the Artukoğlu period; It was completed in 1469 by the Akkoyunlu ruler Sultan Kasım.    The large iwan in the cloistered courtyard is connected to the pool in the middle by canals with fountains. It is in the form of a social complex with a two-storey madrasa, mosque and tomb on two terraces.   There are symbols of astronomy and medical science on the walls of the madrasa.

The madrasah, which is eye-catching with its exterior and interior architecture, bears traces of the times it was built... There is also a rumor about Kasımiye Madrasa.   They say; Kasım Pasha was murdered here. Kasım Pasha's sister, on the other hand, laments and rubs her brother's bloody shirt on the walls of the madrasah. Traces of blood are still visible on the walls of the madrasah.

16. Cunda Island l Balıkesir

Cunda, an island in the Ayvalık district of  Balıkesir  ; It is one of the most important travel routes of Balıkesir. The majority of the population consists of Turks who came from the islands of Crete and Lesbos in 1924.

Cunda Island invites you to its deep blue sea accompanied by the sun. You won't feel like a stranger here. Agia Triyada Church; While it is among the most important historical places on Cunda Island, you will also have the opportunity to taste examples of Cretan cuisine while wandering the streets.

17.   Sultan Ahmet Mosque and Square

Ottoman sultan   Sultan Ahmet I  Mosque  built by   Ahmet  ; It is one of the most important and magnificent works of  Turkey  and Istanbul.   The Blue Mosque   was called  "Blue Mosque"   by tourists due to   the predominantly blue appearance of the Iznik tiles  used in the mosque, which was completed in 1616.  

Sultan Ahmet Mosque   is located opposite Hagia Sophia  . The work, made by   architect Sedefkâr Mehmet Ağa,  is one of the most important pieces of classical Ottoman architecture. 

t is one of the best examples   .  Sultan Ahmet Mosque,  which is visited by millions of visitors throughout the year, especially during Ramadan is one of the most important symbolic works of the historical peninsula.

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The 2500-year-old historical square  , which has sometimes hosted palace festivals and weddings, sometimes Janissary rebellions, and sometimes rallies, fascinates those who see it with its magnificence and takes them on a historical journey from past to present.

18. Odunpazarı Houses l Eskişehir

 

Many places to visit and see in Eskişehir Odunpazarı are waiting for you:  Kurşunlu Mosque and Social Complex, Meerschaum Museum, Atlıhan Handicrafts Bazaar, Contemporary Glass Arts Museum, Eskişehir Wax Museum, Şelale Park, Ottoman House, Republic History Museum, Alaaddin Mosque, Anadolu University Cartoon Museum. Museum, Arasta and Şeyh Edebali Tomb

While some of the historical houses, which have been brought into tourism as a result of a successful renovation, are used as residences, the majority of them serve as boutique hotels, shops, museums, cafes and restaurants. Historical houses, generally consisting of two floors,    reflect the features of traditional Ottoman houses .

19 Zeugma Mosaic Museum l Gaziantep

The cultural area in Gaziantep - Şehitkamil district hosts one of the most important museums in the world in terms of both its structural features and the works it contains. 

Mosaics unearthed from the Ancient City of Zeugma, located on the shores of Birecik Dam Lake in Nizip district, are exhibited in the museum  .

20. Divriği Grand Mosque and Hospital l Sivas

This magnificent monument, which fascinates those who see it, has been described with expressions such as "The miracle of Divriği" and "The Alhambra of Anatolia". The building, located in the Divriği district of Sivas , attracts attention with its unique stone carvings; It consists of a mosque, hospital and tomb.

The mosque was built by Ahmet Şah, the son of Süleyman Şah, one of the Mengücek Beys; Darüşşifa was built by his wife Melike Turan Melek.  The architect of the building complex, which was started in 1228 and completed in 1243, is Ahlatlı Hürrem Şah.

Evliya Çelebi described the work, which was included in the " World Cultural Heritage " list   by  UNESCO  in 1985,  as follows in the 17th century: "In its praise, tongues are barren and pens are broken."   

 

21. Martyrs' Monument l Çanakkale

The monument, one of the most important structures of Çanakkale ; It is located on Hisarlık Hill in front of Morto Bay on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

The Çanakkale Martyrs' Monument, built in memory of the Turkish soldiers who lost their lives in the Gallipoli Wars during World War I, consists of four legs and a dome. The foundation of the monument, which is 41.7 meters high, was laid in 1954 and opened to visitors in 1960.

When viewed from a distance, you will see an image shaped like Mehmetçik's letter "M". In the hall of honor of the Çanakkale Martyrs' Monument, where the Turkish flag is engraved in mosaic on the ceiling, there is a sarcophagus stone with a quatrain from Mehmet Akif Ersoy's poem "Çanakkale Martyrs" on it.

22. Uludağ Ski Center l Bursa

Uludağ, Turkey's largest winter and nature sports center; It is the highest mountain in the Marmara Region. In 1961, 13000 hectares of it were registered as a national park.

The view of Istanbul, the Marmara Sea and the surrounding areas in the open air gives this place a special feature.  Uludağ, Turkey's largest ski resort ,  is flooded with local and foreign tourists every year, thanks to the suitability of the road conditions, the availability of snow during the long winter season and its unique views.

23. Nemrut Mountain National Park l Adıyaman

Nemrut Mountain National Park,  declared as a world cultural heritage by  UNESCO in 1987; It is located in the Kâhta district of Adıyaman.

Located at the intersection of eastern and western civilization, 2150 m. In the ancient city belonging to the Kingdom of Commagene, 7 m high, among the lion and eagle statues. There are fascinating giant statues. 

Many tourists   prefer to see Mount Nemrut in  Adıyaman , especially at sunrise and sunset.

24. Uzungöl Nature Park l Trabzon

Trabzon - Uzungöl is like a garden of dreams hidden among the mountains. Thousands of shades of green, colorful flowers, the coolness of the plateau... Make your way to Uzungöl before the buildings increase. Uzungöl is a route hidden among the mountains. Uzungöl, within the borders of Trabzon 's Çaykara district, is an area that receives rainfall all year round.

Tourists from all over Turkey and the world come to see this magnificent natural wonder, taste the delicious trout of Uzungöl, stay in the facilities around and stay alone with nature .

A magnificent, lush, green environment with a lake view awaits you. 

25. Harput l Elazığ

5 km from Elazığ . Harput from a distance looks like an open-air museum. It is a tourism center worth seeing with its museum, castle, Ulu Mosque, Virgin Mary Church, Sare Hatun Mosque, Mansur Baba Tomb and Buzluk Cave.

Various legends are told about Harput Castle built by the Urartians. According to legend, it was also named   "Milk Castle" because milk was used instead of water when preparing the mortar during the construction of the castle  .

26. Ballıca Cave Nature Park l Tokat

The cave, which is 26 km away from Tokat and named after Ballıca Village in Pazar district, is among the world's leading caves.

In the cave, whose 8 halls are illuminated and opened to visitors, a completely different natural wonder will impress you while visiting sections such as the pool hall, fossil hall, bat hall, collapse hall, and columned hall.

Huge stalactites and stalagmites will attract your attention. There are some facilities that appeal to tourists at the entrance of the cave.

27. Cumhuriyet Square l Kayseri

It is undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive squares in Turkey. The square, which is the meeting point of old Kayseri and new Kayseri , is the center of Kayseri.

Historical castle, Ataturk statue, clock tower, madrasah, Bürüngüz Mosque, metro station, hotels and shopping malls... 

28.One of the Most Beautiful Villages of Turkey: Safranbolu Yörük Village l Karabük

Yörük Village, famous for its old Ottoman houses, is located  approximately 11 km away from Safranbolu city center  and  has the privilege of being one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey . The village was formed by the settlement of nomadic Yörüks in the region in the 15th and 16th centuries .  

Yörük Village, consisting of 140 houses,  still has an intact structure with its century-old wooden houses.  The village has been protected as an urban protected area since 1997  .

 

Göreme is 10 kilometers away from Nevşehir, the mysterious geography of Anatolia surrounded by valleys between the triangle of Nevşehir, Ürgüp and Avanos... This region;   It was included in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1985 under the name  "Goreme and Cappadocia National Park" .

Göreme is the most active region of the Cappadocia Region in terms of tourism. It was accepted as a national park in 1986. The area includes Ürgüp, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Göreme, Çavuşin and Aktepe regions.

Almost every rock block in the Göreme Open Air Museum contains churches, chapels, dining halls and seating areas. It is possible to visit Göreme with air balloons...

29. GOBEKLITEPE l ŞANLIURFA

Göbeklitepe, one of the most important centers illuminating the history of Anatolia and the world, is 20 km from Şanlıurfa. away. The excavation area, which was included in the World Heritage Temporary List by UNESCO in 2011, managed to enter the main list in 2018.

As a result of the work carried out in the excavation area, when and by whom it was built is unknown, the temple, which is considered the oldest center of worship in the world, was unearthed.

30. Mevlana Museum and Tomb l Konya

Mevlana Dervish Lodge, the spiritual center of Konya , the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire , is one of the leading pilgrimages of the whole world, especially the Islamic world.  In the place called "Mevlana Tomb", there are the graves of many people, especially Mevlana and his close family members. 

The tomb built by Bedreddin of Tabriz undergoes changes over time.  The green dome with a segmented cone, called "Kubbe-i Hadra"  and which is the symbol of Konya today  , was built by Karamanoğlu Ali Bey in 1357.

The place, which turned into a large social complex with the additions made during the Ottoman period, continued its function as a dervish lodge until the closure of the lodges. It was opened in 1927 under the name  "Konya Asar-ı Atîka Museum".

It was reorganized in 1954 and its name was  "Mevlana Museum"   . The museum contains the tomb of Mevlana, his personal belongings, as well as special works related to Mevlevi culture and Sufism.

31. Ayder Plateau l Rize

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about plateaus in Turkey is one of the most popular places in  the Black Sea Region  ...  Ayder, one of the towns that has attracted the most tourists in years recent with its hot springs and unique natural beauties, is 19 km from Çamlıhemşin district. away

Ayder; In addition to its rich flora and fauna, it is also famous for its hot springs. Rize   Ayder Plateau  is in the middle of pine forests and   Kaçkar landscape   . The plateau, which fascinates those who see it, continues to attract the whole world with its magical beauties.

32. Şahinkaya Canyon l Samsun

Şahinkaya Canyon, located on the Altınkaya Dam Lake in Vezirköprü district of   Samsun  , offers people an insatiable view with its fascinating beauty.   The canyon, which is 13 km away from Vezirköprü, is approximately 1500 meters long and fascinates those who see it with its majesty.

Şahinkaya Canyon and its surroundings were declared a tourism region in 2012.

33. Fethiye - Ölüdeniz l Muğla

In Ölüdeniz, Muğla   - Fethiye, you can swim on the most beautiful beach in the world, see Butterfly Valley and Gemiler Island, and paraglide from Babadağ. It is possible to swim here for many months of the year.

Do not forget to note that Ölüdeniz beach was chosen as the most beautiful beach in the world in 2006.

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