Explore Turkey by Region
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Istanbul
Istanbul is the historic crossroad of Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus. The city houses Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. It is a lively city famous for its street food, night life and various historical sites.
Explore Turkey by Region
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Istanbul
Istanbul is the historic crossroad of Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus. The city houses Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. It is a lively city famous for its street food, night life and various historical sites.
Nevsehir (Cappadocia)
The modern city of Nevsehir is located at the center of Turkey. The region is popularly known as Cappadocia and is famous for its rock formations called fairy chimneys, hot air balloon flights at sunrise, ancient cave churches and underground cities.
Izmir
Izmir is the third biggest city in Turkey and a vibrant Aegean metropolis. The city and its surrounding area is famous for waterfront promenades, ancient ruins like Ephesus and resort towns like Cesme. The region is a leading producer of olive oil and local wine, therefore is also a popular destination for culinary visits.
Antalya
Antalya is located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and is regarded as the capital of the Turkish Riviera. This region houses historic Ottoman streets in Old Town, ancient Roman cities and turquoise beaches.
Mugla
Home to Turkey's premier coastal escapes including Bodrum, Oludeniz, and Marmaris. Mugla is the ultimate destination for turquoise Aegean bays, ancient Lycian rock tombs and gulet sailing.
Gaziantep
Gaziantep is known as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy famous with its pistachio baklava. Travelers may also want to visit the Zeugma Museum for its Roman mosaics or the historic coppersmith bazaar for its local markets.
Adana
Adana is home to Roman engineering marvels like the ancient Taskopru. But above all, the city is known for its authentic spicy Adana Kebab.
Bursa
Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire before the conquest of Istanbul. The city features early Ottoman architecture, the silk market at Koza Han, winter sports on Mount Uludag and authentic Iskender Kebab.
Canakkale
Canakkale was home to legendary battles in two distinct periods of time. Troy from Homer's Iliad where heroes of the ancient world battled against each other and the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli where unsong heroes gave their lives for their respective countries.
Denizli
Denizli is mostly famous for the Greek and Roman ruins at ancient Hierapolis with the thermal waters and naturally formed pools on its travertines. Near the centre, the ancient city of Laodicea is one of the seven churches of the revelation and is mentioned in the Holy Bible.
Adiyaman
The most famous landmark of Adiyaman is the sanctuary at the top of Mount Nemrut. Near the 2,150 meter summit are stone statues of ancient gods and royal Commagene tombs overlooking mountain views.
Hatay
Hatay (Antakya) features early Christian landmarks like the Cave Church of St. Peter, Roman aqueducts and Levantine cuisine.
Isparta
Isparta lies at the heart of the Turkish Lake District, offering scenic trekking routes along the St. Paul Trail and mountain lakes like Egirdir.
Konya
Konya was the capital of the Seljuk Empire that predates the Ottomans. The city was also home to the famous whirling dervishes of Sufism. Travelers can explore the spiritual legacy of Mevlana, Seljuk architecture and whirling dervish culture.
Burdur
Burdur is a serene province rich in archaeological treasures and mountain scenery. The region houses Pisidian strongholds, highland valleys and mineral rich waters.