A wonderful country having all the beauties in every part of it is Turkey. This gorgeous country is one of the favorite vacation destinations and is visited by millions of tourists because this country has a blend of Asian and European culture. As the geographic location of Turkey lies both in Asia and Europe, this country will give you an Asian Feel, a European feel, and a blend of both. With amazing history, rich culture and heritage, royal feeling, picturesque sunset views, soothing and calm beaches, interesting museums, refreshing cruise rides, and many more. Turkey has a lot of things that keep the tourists up and excited every single moment.

Let’s explore best places to visit in Turkey

Basilica Cistern

One of the best places you can visit in beautiful Turkey is Basilica Cistern. It is an underground reservoir system to store and supply filtered water. Constructed in the year 532 to filter water for the Palace of Constantinople, Basilica Cistern is now a major attraction for tourists.  Tourists have now access to the two gates of the cistern. The fascinating and unique construction of the cistern is something to watch. The highlight of this cistern is the two flip headed medusa sculptures, their construction reason is a mystery. Visit this place in Turkey to know about the history of the country.

Topkapi Palace

The Topkapi Palace is one of the beauties of Istanbul. You can make your visit here while you are in Turkey. The palace gives you the story of the rich history of the country and You can catch the glimpse of the royal and luxurious lifestyle of the Ottoman sultans. Earlier the palace was the home of the Turks during the 15th – 16th century. Later, in the year 1924, the palace was converted into a museum and became a major attraction of Turkey. You can see different chambers, rooms, royal Treasury, the Topkapi dagger, the Ottoman clothing, their weapons, dagger and armor, Ottoman’s manuscripts, the spoon maker’s diamond, and many more. This palace will surely take you to the royal life era of the Ottoman Empire.

Bosphorus Cruise

Turkey is a perfect country to visit having a blend of Asia and Europe. So, in the list of the best places to visit in Turkey, The Bosphorus Cruise is something that will add charm to your trip. This amazing cruise ride is something that most of the visitors take to see the country in its true self. The cruise ride comes with various packages that you can opt to take a fun trip in a day. This hop-in-hop-out cruise ride lets you explore many museums and palaces.  You can also go to the end of the Black sea where you can see the panoramic view of Istanbul and beautiful sunsets. Not only the places, but the cruise also sets up for many other activities and enjoyment activities for its tourists.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is one of the best places to see in Turkey that is protected under the UNESCO. It is a World Heritage Site and serves as a place with a rich heritage and ancient knowledge. Hagia Sophia is a perfect place for tourists that lies in the city of Istanbul. As many places in the city have seen a religious merger, Hagia Sophia is one of them. Built-in the 6th century as a church, it was refurbished as a mosque by the Ottoman Turks. This stunning beauty now serves as a significant secular place.

Princes’ Island

Another mesmerizing beauty that lets its visitors swoon over is the Prince’s islands.  This island is a set of nine islands that lies in the Sea of Marmara. Among the nine islands, the four islands Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, and Kınalıada are accessible to tourists. You can board a ferry or IOD from Taksim to reach your destination. This is a must-visit place in Turkey as it is also a pollution-free island due to the ban on my kind of vehicles except for bicycles or horse chariots. Princes’ Island will surely give you an experience of Royal Place. With Vintage horse carriages, Victorian houses, and streets filled with cyclists and pedestrians, this place is one of the best places to see in Turkey.

Galata Tower

One of the oldest historical places to visit in Turkey is the Galata Tower. This is the oldest tower that is located in the city of Istanbul. It was originally constructed as a watchtower and now serves as a tourist destination in the country. You can get to the tower and enjoy the best and panoramic view of the city. Not only you can get the views of the city but the multistoried tower also has a museum and a restaurant where you can get delicious and authentic Turkish food. Eating while having marvelous views of the city is something Galata Tower provides. If you are visiting in the months of April and May then do not miss the light show of the Tower.

Blue Mosque

Surrounded by the magnificent beauty, lies another charming and alluring place in Istanbul that is Blue Mosque. It is one of the most beautiful and must-visit places in Turkey. People who visit here are spellbound by the blue-tiled architecture of the mosque.  You can visit the mosque except for the praying hours so as to get the best of experience. Although, there are strict regulations regarding the dresses of the women and men; as they have to cover their whole body while visiting the mosque. The intricate designs on the blue walls of the mosque are something that you should pay close attention to.

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Another architectural beauty of Istanbul is a museum named Istanbul archaeological museum. Established during the 19th century, this is the 1st museum built in Turkey. The museum exhibits a wide range of artifacts, war equipment, coins, daily need items of the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Ottoman Turks, and many more antiques. The highlight of the museum is the Alexander Sarcophagus and the Sarcophagus of Tabnit. Other interesting things that the museum displays are the remains of the temple of Athena and the Troy and Section of Tiled Kiosk.

Chora Church

One of the beautiful places to visit in Turkey is the Chora Church. It is a medieval church which was earlier a Byzantine Greek Orthodox church. The church was later reimbursed as a mosque during the reign of the Ottoman Turks. It was in the year 1948 when Chora Church was secularised and made into a museum. Now, the museum is the best historic place to visit in Turkey. The museum has restored the finest Byzantine mosaic work, 4th-century frescos; hence preserving its historic architectural value. The church speaks of the finest architecture at its best.

Grand Bazaar

Shopping enthusiasts look for shopping place to go everywhere they go. Turkey has the best place for its tourists to shop for everything. If you don’t want to shop anything you can still stroll around the Grand Bazaar streets. The colorful and Burnaby of the place is a treat to the eyes. With lots of localities and foreign tourists shopping from the Grand Bazaar, the place is always up and about on its toes. It is also considered one of the biggest and oldest market places in Turkey. Some of the stuff you can buy from here at a reasonable price is Turkish souvenirs, Turkish crockery, carpets, exquisite antiques, jewelry, and Turkish tea.

Taksim Square

Taksim Square is one of the must-visit places in Turkey. It is also known to be the busiest city center boulevard of the city of Istanbul. Taksim square has a significant monument of the Republic built in the memory of the Turkish War of Independence. You can also entertain yourself with the shopping center and restaurants near the square. The place is perfect for photography if you want to take back the 19th-century city feel with you.

Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia

One of the best things you can indulge yourself is the amazing hot air balloon ride provided in Cappadocia. This ride not only is the best thing you can enjoy but the views of the hot air balloon are something like a fairytale. The balloon ride goes over the valley of Cappadocia. While on your balloon ride you can dwell into the beautiful sunrise, catch a glimpse of the entire Cappadocia city from the sky. Indulge yourself in a delicious breakfast while watching the breathtaking views before taking this ride to experience a perfect trip. This is one such activity that will give you the best experience of the country Turkey.

Kaymakli Underground City

Visit this fascinating city in Turkey on your trip to the country. Kaymakli is a quaint city that is built under a hill called Citadel of Kaymakli. It is one of the best places to visit in Turkey. The city is like spread into 4 floors and opens for visitors. In Turkey, you can find numerous cities like this but Kaymakli is the widest among all. Walking in the muddy and narrow passage of the four floors is fun and also the surrounding views give you the feeling of the historic era. This stunning city is an example of what the cities were like before modernization. It has stables, kitchens, wineries, storage spaces, and more.

Ihlara Valley

Among all the valleys of the country, Ihlara valley is a canyon which is one of the best places to visit in Turkey. This valley sits near Mount Hasan and Mount Melendiz by the Melendizriver. This quaint valley is something when you want to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Waking alongside the river and watching the surroundings will surely give you a calm and relaxing time. Some of the other places you can see in the valley are Churches, Selime Monastery, Melendizriver, and the bridges.

Devrent Valley

Devrent Valley is an amazing place to visit in Turkey. This interesting valley is known for its picturesque rock formations and lunar landscape. Tourists from across the world come here to click pictures with the structures as per their imaginations. These structures look different to everyone, and that is why it is also known to be the imagination valley. The rock formations here also look like the structures of many animals, mythological characters, and fictitious figures.

Town Of Avanos

Sitting on the banks of the river Kizilirmak also known as the Red River lies one fascinating beauty. The town of Avanos is a good place to visit in Turkey. It is known to be the pottery town of the country. All the exquisite pottery products are made from the Red River’s sand. If you are roaming around the town on Friday, then you can also go to the exhibition hosted by the town. The exhibition displays many pottery works and they also sell Jewelry, Clothing, Carpets, Household items, pots, and more. The best time to visit the town of Avanos is during April-June and September-October

Red Rose Valley

Who doesn’t love the beautiful views with stunning features? Well, the Red Rose Valley of Turkey is one such pretty place to visit. It is the most famous tourist attraction in the country. The alluring views of the rocks in the shades of pink throughout the day will make you fall in love with this wonder. It is a perfect place for photographers who love to capture nature in the camera. You can hike your way around the valley and enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Goreme Open Air Museum

Turkey isn’t short of museums. With interesting artifacts and historical times, the museums speak a lot of history. One of the museums you can visit in the country is the Goreme Open Air Museum which is located in Cappadocia. This is an interesting museum with an open-air site and with a huge number of refectories placed side by side. The museum also houses many churches like the Apple church, Dark church, Snake church, St. Barbara church, and so on. All these churches depict different themes and stories and make this place a must-visit place in Turkey.  You can hire a guide to understand the museum better or you can stroll around the museum alone.

Pasabag

Pasabag also is known as Monks Valley is the best place to visit in Turkey. This valley lies on the Zelve road of Cappadocia. Cappadocia holds many sights that best serve as tourist destinations. The valley area comprises huge numbers of earth pillars shaped as erected mushrooms with fairy chimneys. Legends say that the hermits used to live on these chimneys. A chapel, dedicated to one of the hermits St.Simeon is also present here. The valley tells a lot of stories about hermits and interesting facts related to them. If you want to add some mystery to your adventure trip visit Pasabag.

Patara

A beaut of Antalya Province, Patara is a serene, quiet, and untouched place of Turkey. If you want to visit a place that is not much explored and is not crowded with people then you can visit here. Patara is like a beach but not like other beaches in the country. Patara City has preserved the ruins of the town. You can witness the untouched sites of the place. Also, the beaches are prohibited to visit after sunset. You can spend time among the locals, eat delicious food, and witness the simplicity of the people here by the Mediterranean.

Antalya Archaeological Museum

One of the interesting places to visit in Turkey is the Antalya Museum. The museum was established in the year 1922 by SüleymanFikriErten. In the museum, he displayed the works that he protected and preserved from the raid of the occupation forces from the First World War. Now, Antalya Museum exhibits a wide range of things belonging to the Roman Empire. You can see the remains of a glorious emperor and the toys of the children.

Antalya Aquarium

Love marine life, fishes, and what’s underneath the waters? Then visit this place in Antalya. Antalya’s aquarium is a gem and must-visit place in Turkey and it is also known to be the world’s biggest tunnel aquarium. Attracting tourists from all across the world, the museum is one of the popular tourist attractions of Turkey. The dimensions of the tunnel are 3m wide and 131 m long. Here you will get to see thousands of underwater species and learn about the survival traits, habitat, and their qualities. The aquarium also has a section of the snow world which is a fun place for the children. 

Love Valley

One of the stunning valleys in the country of Turkey is Love Valley. This is another valley that sits in Cappadocia. The interesting and amusing fact about the valley is that the erected structures look like a penis and thus the name, Love Valley. You can also go for a short hike and enjoy the splendid views of the fairy chimney and the whole love valley. Click photos here and don’t miss to drop your wish in the wish tree as a part of popular tradition. 

SoganliValley

Visit this abandoned town in Cappadocia to add adventure to your trip. Soganli valley is one of the interesting places to visit in Turkey. The best thing you can do here is to hike for an hour and reach the places that are full of cave churches. The endless cave churches look beautiful and fascinating. Also, the place makes you want to learn more about the history of these cave churches. Soganli Valley has many abandoned homes that are also interesting to look at.

Duden Waterfalls

Waterfalls are always the best place to visit while being in any country. The cascade of water falling down from the cliffs refreshes you in many ways. Turkey also has many waterfalls that you can visit. One such waterfall is Duden waterfalls. The ravishing place is one of the most exciting places to visit in Turkey. The water from the falls joins the Mediterranean Sea after flowing from a municipal park. Apart from enjoying the amazing waterfalls, you can also go to the natural cave, swimming in the pool, or do rock climbing.

Aspendos

If you are in Turkey during the months of March to May then you can visit Aspendos in Antalya Province. Aspendos is an ancient city that lies by the River Eurymedon. The city is famous for its theatre whose origin can be traced back to the 2nd century. Also, the view this city provided is splendid and dramatic. If you visit here do not miss the ballet performance at the theatre.

Perge

Turkey has lots of amazing sites to offer to its visitors. One popular and amazing place to visit is Perge. It is a perfect place for photography and learning about the Roman Empire. The structures are greatly influenced by Roman architecture. Perge has Roman Empire ruins that serve as historical gems. Here you can go to the ancient Roman Theatre, the Roman preserved stadium, the Tomb of Plancia Magna, and Roman Gates. The place will surely bring you close to the Roman Empire and is a good place to see in Turkey.

Kaleici

One of the old towns that you can set your foot to explore is the famous town of Kaleici. The town lies in Antalya. The town is full of attractions that will keep the tourists excited. The tour starts from the iconic Hadrian gate and then to the amazing viewpoints such as the elevators, the watchtower, or taking a dive at the beaches. The best way to explore the town is on foot as you get to see the small things that are interesting. Enjoy the sunset while having delicious food at the Bohemian cafés.

Manavgat waterfall

Falling down from the slopes of the hill Taurus, Manavgat Falls streaming in the Antalya region and then slipping into the Mediterranean sea. The falls is one of the gorgeous places to visit in Turkey. Among all the waterfalls, Manavgat Waterfall is the most beautiful of them all. Situated about 80km from Antalya is the Manavgat City where lies this exquisite Waterfall.

Koprulu Canyon National Park

Turkey sees lots of visitors throughout the year due to the various amazing sights it provides. Koprulu National Park is one of the favorite places of the people. The park offers various fun activities for the audience to engage in. It is a canyon park with various activities like river rafting adventurous water sports, hiking, and more. Ameture rafters can also enjoy the rafting as the park has still and stable waters where they can raft. The Oluk Bridge also has other water-sport activities such as canyon hike and zipline.  Not only places with fun activities but the park also provides marvelous views. You can spot red and black pine trees, cypress trees, and more.

Kursunlu Falls

The other best place to visit in Turkey is Kursunlu Falls. The magnificent views of the falls make it a popular place to visit in Turkey. The falls have an amazing Planet Tunnel which is a perfect place for a picnic. Visit this place with your family to enjoy a quiet family time with them surrounded by the scenic views. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green. You can also spot tortoises, rabbits, woodpeckers, and other varieties of birds.

Antalya Old Town

Antalya Old Town is one of the most engaging places in the country. This beautiful town is one of the oldest towns of the Province where you can spot vibrant and colorful streets with cafes all along. Engage yourself in the sight-seeing, shopping in the market selling intricate mats, sipping on the special tea, or munching on the town’s famous pizza. The highlight of this town is the Cat garden where you can foster the cats and after that spend time enjoying the sunset glass elevators in town.

Sandland

Sandland is one of the most wonderful place in Turkey and one of its kind. This place is fascinating and interesting as it sees the global sand artists coming together. The sand artists create wonderful sand art. The land sees a variety of more than 150 exhibits. Here, you will also get to see innovative LED illuminated art pieces. If you want to be engaging and make a miniature sand art of yourself then you can also enroll yourself in workshops conducted on kinetic sand.

Ankara Castle

Ankara of Turkey has been a home of many invaders. That is one of the reasons why the city has a rich influence on Roman, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Greek cultures. Ankara Castle is located in the Altingbag district of Ankara. Covering the whole hilltop, Ankara Castle is one of the best places in Turkey. The palace holds a significant value and oversees the city and beyond giving the eyes of tourists a treat they will remember for life. The castle comprises of Byzantine designs and Towers.

Anitkabir

If you think you are falling short of places to visit in Turkey, you are wrong. One of the significant buildings in the country is Anitkabir. The place serves as a resting place of Mustafa KemalAtatürk who was Turkey’s founder and president. This museum building has intricate carvings on the stairs and an open courtyard for tourists. Anitkabir exhibits objects used in the struggle of the Turkish independence war and the pictures of the war.

Anatolian Civilization Museum

One of the top museums to visit in the country Turkey is the Anatolian Civilization Museum. This interesting museum lies in the city of Ankara. The museum displays some exclusive pieces of history. Anatolian possesses some of the rich collection related to the history. You can find stones and bones from the Palaeolithic Age, agricultural tools from the Neolithic age made of bones, earthenware, mother goddess sculptures, stamps, containers, and objects from history.  If you are a history enthusiast you will love this museum.

Atakule

Located in the Cankaya District is a tourist attraction site, a tower called Atakule. Earlier used as a watchtower, this tower is 125 m tall. The highlight of this tower is what makes the tourists go here for sure while they are on the trip to Turkey. The highlight is Sevilla, the revolving restaurant at the top of the tower. Enjoy your scrumptious meal while enjoying the picturesque views. Apart from the cafes and views, you can go shopping within Atakule. 

CengelhanRahmiM.KocMuseum

One of the most visited places in Turkey is CengelhanRahmiM.KocMusuem.  This is a museum made in an ancient inn is a technology museum. The museum displays a carpet gallery, day to day items and their development in Turkey, a communication development section, a transportation section, and many more. After a tiring day at the museum go to the Museum café.

Gencilk Park

Spending time with family and kids is one of the best things you can do here at the Gencilk Park. The park is situated in the center of Ankara. This park is not only best for spending some quiet time but also provides any fun activities for its visitors. You can enjoy the roller coaster rides, watch the flower show from the bridge, or spend some time in the park. It is a nice place to visit in Turkey when you are with your kids.