Top Attractions in Turkey
Turkey top attractions - take your pick! We've created a list of Turkey's top attractions, what's popular and what should be on every traveler's "must see" list in Turkey.
St Mary’s House
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The ancient Greek city of Ephesus, also know as Efeze, was once one of the world’s greatest cities. It ranked only behind Rome in its size and importance ... Continue Reading »
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Camii, the Blue Mosque, was built by the sultan of the same name to out-wow the adjacent Aya Sofia. Built in the early 1600s, on the site of ... Continue Reading »
Topkapi Sarayi (Cannon Gate Palace)
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Synonymous with Ottoman style architecture, the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the most historically relevant landmarks, and today sits as one of ... Continue Reading »
Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsisi)
The Grand Bazaar, or Kapali Carsisi, is the mother of all markets, a treasure trove of gifts, souvenirs, essentials and fripperies. Heading into the ... Continue Reading »
Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)
Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) is one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 ... Continue Reading »
Pergamom
Pergamon is an ancient city dating as far back as the 5th century BC. Credited with the invention of parchment, this once great seat of learning and culture ... Continue Reading »
Perge
The remains of the ancient city of Perge, lie just 17km (11mi) northeast of Antalya and is the region’s most significant Roman ruin. Dating as far back as ... Continue Reading »
Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
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Located atop a hill in the heart of Ankara, the Ankara Citadel, or castle, serves as one of the most recognizable symbol's of Turkey's capital. Visiting the ... Continue Reading »
Antalaya Old Town (Kaleici)
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Antalya Old Town - or Kaleici - is the picturesque old quarter in the center of present day Antalya. With its narrow winding streets and historic wooden ... Continue Reading »
Ataturk Mausoleum (Anit Kabir)
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The Ataturk Maouselum, part of the Anıt Kabir (literally "memorial tomb"), is the mausoleum of Mustaga Kemal Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish War of ... Continue Reading »
Hierapolis
Perhaps better known by tourists as Pamukkale, Hierapolis is an ancient city of the Lycus River valley famed for its sacred hot springs. There’s a lot to ... Continue Reading »
Golden Horn
The Golden Horn separates European Istanbul’s two major districts of Beyoglu, on the north bank, and Sultanahmet to the south. This legendary body of ... Continue Reading »
- Bazaar
- Bridge
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hot Spring
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Ski & Snow
- Swim & Snorkel
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Waterfall
- Beach
- Castle
- Cultural Experience
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Hotel
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Mosque
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shrine
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Tip - Transport
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
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