10 Best Places to Visit in Turkey
Turkey is among a few nations of the world that covers more than one continent and many pleasant surprises. It possesses all kinds of natural scenery like the seas, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and even thermal hot springs. Turkey is a perfect blend of historical and advanced cities. The attractive lifestyle and energetic nightlife over here attract many tourists to this place.
After done with touring, don’t forget to enjoy the unending cups of traditional Turkish tea and coffee. Not long ago, Zindagi Channel began airing international programs in India with Turkish telenovelas. This show increased the interest of various people choosing Turkey as their vacation spot. In this article, you will come across the top 10 amazing places to explore in Turkey.
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List of Top 10 Places to Visit in Turkey
Istanbul
All Turkey itineraries usually start in Istanbul. This city straddles 2 continents at a single time. The Bosphorus Strait, serving as a continental border divides the city into sections – Asian and European. Istanbul serves as the leading city for the nation’s film and television industry. This is the reason why many telenovelas involving Kuzey Guney are shot and set here. When at Istanbul, do explore the famous Ottoman Topkapi Palace, the beautiful Hagia Sophia covering detailed mosaics and underground Basilica Cistern.
Bodrum
Bodrum, the star of the Turkish Riveria is a world-famous place for beach lovers. This town located on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey provides a fun Mediterranean vibe to the travelers. A huge crowd gathers at this location as it covers many restaurants, cafes and luxury hotels lining its blue coastline each summer. One can attend the most popular show in Turkey, Kivanc Tatlitug and explore famous spots like the Bodrum Castle, Old Bodrum Theatre, Myndos Gate and the Underwater Archaeology Museum over here.
Ankara
Ankara, the second-largest and capital city of Turkey is a quieter version of Istanbul. Bugra Gulsoy who acts as Guney in Kuzey Guney was born at this place. This town covers all the fine-tunings which never makes its visitors bore. At Ankara, you can explore Anitkabir which serves as the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the man who found Turkey. For great sights, move to the Ankara Citadel situated in the Ulus Bentderesi District of the Old Quarter. Also, stroll around the cobblestone alleys of the quarter and explore beautiful Ottoman houses.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a must-visit place in Turkey formed by a volcanic eruption. Travelers can enjoy a horse ride, air-balloon ride at this place, especially the sip of Turkish tea. It is counted among the top-rated cities in Turkey which will give you pleasant experience. The best time to visit Cappadocia is in September or October when the weather will be pleasing enough. Further, there are several pottery shops, the Pasabag and Devrent Valley for exploration and you can even get into a cave hotel.
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, also known as ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish covers around more than 2 million visitors per year. This city comes under Turkey’s best attractions with its cotton-look terraces. Its natural site lies in Denizli across Southwestern Turkey. Pamukkale is popular for having strange and brilliant white travertine terraces including warm springs. There are many interesting things to do, especially the best photography over here.
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut, the 8th marvel of the world, lies on the Arsameia antique road. It is a must-visit spot decorated with large sculptures of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene with 2 lions and 2 eagles including other Greek and Persian gods. This unusual and lonely place should be included among Turkey’s most strange archaeological sites. The view of big stone heads of long-forgotten deities from the summit creates a weird atmosphere over the barren mountaintop.
Marmaris
Marmaris is the other best place to explore in Turkey. The Thomson cruises began at this place. Thousands of tourists come to this place every year due to all the prominent places it covers. At this town, you can explore famous spots like Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and many others. Don’t miss out to enjoy the spectacular views of the Turkish water which is often breath-taking. The ideal time to visit this place is June and September.
Ottomania
Ottomania is the biggest retailer of rugs and carpets in Turkey. The rates of the carpet range from 1000 dollars to 10000 dollars. Turkey is famous for its special handicrafts which include handmade carpets and rugs as well. The material and design of these carpets are unique that one cannot get anywhere. In this city, you can buy these rugs as souvenirs as a memory of your visit to Turkey.
Eminonu
The remarkable Bosphorus strait links the Black Sea with the Mediterranean. Being the most overlooked tourist spot in Turkey; Eminonu has many things to offer. During night time, one can enjoy a full Bosphorus trip by the boat. As the boat leaves before dusk, one can get great sunset views of Istanbul. There are options for private trip and luxury yacht to travel across the best places in Turkey.
Erzurum
Erzurum serves as a paradise for architecture and history enthusiasts. It is a hub for the tourist people exploring Eastern Turkey in the month of December. Erzurum is the biggest and most attractive tourist spots in Turkey. The chief attractions of this place include the fantastic and unbelievable Seljuk, Mongol, Saltuk and Ottoman mosques and Seminaries. Mountains and steppes surround this city by all sides.
