10 places to visit in Turkey

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1-Kemer

Kemer is a seaside resort on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast. Part of the Turkish Riviera, it’s known for its pebble beaches and large marina. The town is backed by the pine forests of Olympos Beydağları National Park, where cable cars run to the top of Tahtalı Mountain. Nearby lie the extensive Greco-Roman ruins of Phaselis and the perpetual gas fires emitted by the mythical Yanartaş rock formation.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Folklorik Yörük Park Açık Hava Müzesi

  • Moon light Park

  • Beydağları Coastal National Park

  • Kemer Beach

2-Konya

City in Turkey

Konya is a city south of Ankara in Turkey’s Central Anatolia region. It’s a pilgrimage destination for Sufis, focused on the tomb of the founder of the Mevlana order, Jelaleddin Rumi, in the Mevlana Museum. Sema whirling dervish ceremonies take place at the Mevlana Cultural Center, east of the museum. The 12th-century Alaeddin Mosque is surrounded by the green parks of Alaeddin Hill.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Mevlana Museum

  • Karatay Madrasa

  • Alâeddin Mosque

  • Ince Minaret Medrese

  • Alaaddin Hill Park

3-Cappadocia

Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches.

Some caves are now hotels in towns such as Ürgüp and Ortahisar. Other historical attractions include the Göreme Open Air Museum, a monastic center with stone-cut Byzantine churches ornamented with frescoes, and the multileveled Derinkuyu and Kaymakli underground cities. The craggy Üçhisar Castle, atop the highest land formation in the region, offers views from the summit, while hot-air balloons (operated by several local companies) survey the area from the sky. Rugged, multicolored canyons such as Rose Valley are favored for hiking. A major wine producer, Cappadocia is also home to many vineyards.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Derinkuyu underground city

  • Pigeon Valley

  • pasabag

  • Uchisar Castle

  • Mount Hasan

4-Bodrum

Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts.

Inside Bodrum Castle is the Underwater Archaeology Museum, exhibiting collections of shipwrecks and artifacts from antiquity. Built on the site of the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus, Bodrum features architectural remains including Myndos Gate, once an entry point into the ancient city, and the restored 4th-century amphitheater, a functioning concert venue with sea views from its hilltop perch. The city’s busy Cumhuriyet Street, lined with nightclubs, is nicknamed Bar Street. Elsewhere on the Bodrum Peninsula are wide beaches and seaside towns, from popular Gümbet to upscale yachting destination Türkbükü.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

  • Bodrum Castle

  • Bodrum Museum Of Underwater Archaeology

  • Karaada

  • Zeki Muren Arts Museum

5-Selçuk

Selçuk is a town near Izmir, in western Turkey. It’s the gateway to Ephesus, a vast, ancient city with the remains of a large theater and the Library of Celsus. South is the House of Virgin Mary, a domed chapel and religious shrine. Near Selçuk, a marble column is one of a few remains of the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesus Museum has more items from the temple, plus other artifacts excavated from the Ephesus site.

On Ayasuluk Hill to the north, the partially restored and excavated Ayasuluk Fortress overlooks the city. Also on the hill is the 6th-century St. John’s Basilica, a large site said to mark the spot where St. John the Evangelist was buried. Nearby, the 14th-century İsa Bey Mosque has Seljuk-Turkish-influenced architecture with geometric stonework. East of Selçuk, the formerly Greek village of Şirince, perched in the hills, is known for its fruit wines. To the southwest, on the Aegean coast, the resort of Kuşadası has sandy beaches and a marina.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Temple of Artemis

  • House of Virgin Mary

  • Library of Celsus

  • Basilica of St. John

  • İsa Bey Mosque

6-Dalaman

Dalaman is a district, as well as the central town of that district, situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Muğla Province. Dalaman Stream forms much of the western border of the district, where its neighbors are Köyceğiz and Ortaca districts. The town of Dalaman is located in the coastal plain, whereas the rest of the district – towards Fethiye district on the coast and towards the high mountains on the northern border to Denizli Province – is upland, dominated by the valleys of the Dalaman Stream's eastern tributaries. Dalaman Airport is 5 km south of the town. Apart from aviation activities, Dalaman plays host to one of Turkey's biggest open prisons where less dangerous prisoners are sent as part of their rehabilitation programme. A state farm is present in Dalaman. Agriculture, particularly citrus fruits, plays an important role in the local economy, since it is situated in a fertile plain at sea level.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Kocagöl

  • Sarsala Cove

  • Kille Koyu

  • Kalynda Dalaman

  • Lissai Dalaman

7-İstanbul

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

The Ottoman-era Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) was named for its blue interior tiles. Circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, home to Ottoman sultans until the 19th century, contains royal artifacts and rooms that once comprised a large harem. Nearby is the Spice Market and rambling Grand Bazaar. Spanning the Golden Horn estuary, atmospheric Galata Bridge is a popular fishing spot and leads to the city’s modern heart. The Galata area is known for its medieval tower and upmarket boutiques. Beyoğlu's stylish bars lie south of Taksim Square. The city's eastern, Asian side encompasses residential areas and waterfront districts such as Kadiköy.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Hagia Sophia Museum

  • The Blue Mosque

  • Topkapi Palace Museum

  • Grand Bazaar

  • Bosporus

8-Pamukkale

Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools)

  • Hierapolis Archaeology Museum

  • Pamukkale Naturel Park Pool

  • Laodicea on the Lycus

  • Paragliding Pamukkale

9-İzmir

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.

Kemeraltı, the bazaar district, is home to Hisar Mosque, dating to the 1500s, and the Kızlarağası Han, a market in a restored caravanserai. Konak is a neighborhood centered on Konak Square and its 1901 marble clocktower. Konak's Kordon waterfront promenade, with outdoor cafes and bars, is a popular gathering place. Nearby, a customs house designed by Gustave Eiffel has been converted into an upscale mall. Religious sites range from 19th-century synagogues to the muraled Church of St. Polycarp.

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Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • İzmir Clock Tower

  • Kemeraltı Charshisi

  • Asansör

  • Mount Kadifekale

  • Konak Square

10-Antalya

Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views.

The clifftop fortress neighborhood of Kaleiçi is the site of Yivli Minare, a 38m-high brick minaret, and narrow streets lined with centuries-old restored Ottoman homes. Antalya Museum houses a vast collection dating to early antiquity. Popular Konyaalti Beach is a long, pebbly stretch, while sandy Lara Beach is known for themed hotels and nearby Düden Waterfalls. Beyond the city lie ruins such as Aspendos’ preserved theater and Perge’s massive Greco-Roman stadium. Popular outdoor activities include golfing, diving and hiking the 500km Lycian Way footpath.

  • Things to do:

Based on traveler visits and local insights i will list the things you should visit in this city:

  • Hadrian's Gate

  • Düden Waterfalls

  • Antalya Museum

  • Konyaaltı Beach

  • Kurşunlu Waterfall

This the 10 places i summarized above you should visit. If you know other places please suggest them to us in comment section.

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