The beauty of Turkey is a never-ending reality, with a showcased scenery, loads of historical sites. Turkey can offer you both traditions and modernity with beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and glorious past. Explore the beaches, roam on the streets of the Roman empire and the beautiful cotton castles. We have mentioned some cities which will offer you some unbelievable experiences while you’re in Turkey.
- Ankara
The second largest city in Turkey, situated in the Antolia region, it is the hub of the Ottoman and Roman relics that are scattered all over the city. It has various historical landmarks, museums and mosques. The main attraction of the city is the Ankara Castle, a medieval architecture on a hill with a view of the city. Major attractions available in Ankara are located in Ataturk Boulevard. Ulus is also one of the historical centres and museums. It is very famous for its muscat grapes, honey, doenr kebab and pears.
- Cappadocia
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and a fairy tale land in Turkey, with beautiful valleys, fairy chimneys and mystical underground cities. This is the place for taking extraordinary hot air balloon rides at sunsets and sunrise. Goreme is one of the main highlights of Cappadocia, with some open air museums, hidden churches and frescoes. The ancient valleys of Cappadocia are also some of the best valleys you should think to hike, it’s a marvellous experience. You can also explore the volcanoes there, Mt Erciyes, Mt Hasan, and Mt Gullu.
- Istanbul
Known for its spectacular structures of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Dolmabahe Palace, Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, and offers some of the most spectacular buildings that adds to its beauty coming from the architecture of the Ottoman empire. Visit some beautiful gardens in Istanbul like the Emigran and the Gulhan. Not just the architecture, Istanbul is the shopper’s stop with its humongous Grand Bazaar that can provide you some best souvenirs like jewellery, lamps, furniture, clothes and shoes.
- Antalya
One of the most modern yet oldest cities in Turkey, located on the borders of Taurus Mountains. It’s famous as a Riviera Town, and is also known for its resorts being home to a lot of beaches. It is also home to many architectural attractions, which mostly includes mosques, like Yivli Minaret Mosque. Kaleici, a hub of hotels, bars, and clubs is also very famous but the main centre of Antalya is the Cumhuriyet Square which is very popular among the tourists. The two beaches you must visit in Antalya are Konyaalti Beach and Lara Beach.
- Pamukkale
Situated in the Denizli province on the south western borders of Turkey. Pamukkale is an amazing site which looks magical, with turquoise pools and white cliffs. It is popular for its hot water springs or the travertines, and it literally looks unbelievable to the eyes. It’s a natural site looking like a cotton castle, with 17 natural hot springs. Many believe bathing in this spring would cure their diseases, and even Cleopetra is believed to have bathed here. Not just the pools, Pamukkale also consists of historical sites, the most popular is the ancient Greek city Hierapolis.
- Ephesus
One of the major tourist attractions that also offers top archaeological sites in Turkey. You can explore the well-preserved Roman streets and huge monuments, while you visit. A home to one of the Seven Wonders in the World, Temple of Artemis is a must visit. With a castle, Byzantine basilica, museums and remains of Roman empire architecture. Church of Virgin Mary, Arkadiane, Gate of Mazaeus are some of the well-preserved architectural sites that you must visit.
- Izmir
The third largest city in Turkey, with a busy centre and a huge bay, situated on the coast of the Aegean sea. Izmir is a city consisting of 4000 years of history, it is one of the oldest cities but is popular for its beaches and water sports. The main centre of Izmir is the Konark Square with a fusion of modern buildings, shopping centres and old mosques and churches having traditional red-tiled roofs. Izmir is popular for its fusion of modernity and traditions, and how well it has preserved it.