Travel Destinations

Turkey

Most travelers enter Turkey by air at Istanbul, one of the most interesting cities in the world. Visitors gravitate to the Golden Horn and the Topkapi Museum, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome and marvelous Archaeological Museum. A must for all visitors is the Sultan's quarters with their adjacent Harem. Istanbul is a city full of memories made solid: the Karije Camii with its fabulous decorations, Yedikule with its prisoners' cells so claustrophobic as to be scary even today, and the wall of Constantine.

Edirne, at the northwest corner of European Turkey is a city of great mosques. The Aegean coast is filled with ancient Greek archaeological sites, some like Pergamum and Ephesus remains of once prosperous cities.

Inland Turkey is the land of the ancient Hittites and Lydians: Bogazkale and Sardis the two best known sites. Ankara, the capitol, is a busy, modern city with many memorials to Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. It has as well a Byzantine citadel, a marvelous near eastern museum, and the wall of a Roman temple on which is inscribed Augustus Caesar's Deeds in Greek and Latin. To the east is Ani and the ruined cities of Armenia and Mt. Ararat; to the south Diyarbakir with its stark medieval walls.

Top Destinations

Turkey is a popular tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Some of the top tourist destinations in Turkey include:

  • Istanbul
    The cultural and financial hub of Turkey, Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city with a mix of ancient and modern architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture.
     
  • Cappadocia
    A region in central Turkey known for its unique landscape of rock formations and cave dwellings, Cappadocia offers visitors an otherworldly experience.
     
  • Ephesus
    An ancient city on the west coast of Turkey, Ephesus was once a major center of the Roman Empire and is now an important archaeological site with well-preserved ruins.
     
  • Pamukkale
    A natural wonder in southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale is a series of terraced hot springs and travertine pools that resemble a giant white cotton castle.
     
  • Bodrum
    A coastal city on the Aegean Sea, Bodrum is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient castle, and lively nightlife.
     
  • Antalya
    A resort city on the Mediterranean coast, Antalya is known for its stunning beaches, historic old town, and beautiful waterfalls.
     
  • Mount Nemrut
    A mountain in southeastern Turkey, Mount Nemrut is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site with monumental statues and ancient tombs.
     
  • Ankara
    The capital of Turkey, Ankara is a modern city with a rich cultural heritage, including the ancient citadel of Ankara, museums, and mosques.
     
  • Troy
    An ancient city in western Turkey that was immortalized in Homer's Iliad, Troy is now an important archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
     
  • Black Sea Coast
    A region of Turkey that stretches along the Black Sea coast, offering beautiful scenery, traditional villages, and vibrant local culture.
     

These are just a few of the many beautiful and culturally rich destinations in Turkey that are sure to leave visitors in awe.


 
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