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Kadyanda
Kadyanda is an elevated ancient settlement in the mountains north of Fethiye, approached through Üzümlü rather than from the coast.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
Country guide
Türkiye
Türkiye is 783,562 km² across 81 provinces, most of it Anatolia in West Asia with East Thrace on the European side of the straits. It has three coasts to choose...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Türkiye is 783,562 km² across 81 provinces, most of it Anatolia in West Asia with East Thrace on the European side of the straits. It has three coasts to choose between — the Black Sea to the north, the Aegean to the west, the Mediterranean to the south — and an interior plateau that behaves like a different country in winter. Istanbul is the largest city and the economic centre, Ankara the capital and the second-largest, and the December 2025 population of 86,092,168 is weighted heavily to the west. A first trip is usually Istanbul and one coast; the plateau is the second trip.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Istanbul
Photograph · Ben Morlok · CC BY-SA 2.0
Istanbul 8,219 places -
Ankara
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ankara 5,060 places -
Antalya
Photograph · REHBER0770 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Antalya 5,798 places -
İzmir
Photograph · Anonymous · CC0
İzmir 2,764 places -
Muğla
Photograph · Dan Taylor · CC BY 2.0
Muğla 2,951 places -
Nevşehir
Photograph · Dogaaunlu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nevşehir 1,054 places -
Manisa
Photograph · Egemenakgul · CC BY-SA 4.0
Manisa 553 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Turkish
- The official language of the Republic of Turkiye
- Dialling code
- +90
- The international dialling code for Turkiye
- Currency
- Turkish lira (₺, TRY)
- The official currency; one lira is divided into 100 kurus
- Emergency number
- 112
- One number for ambulance, fire and police
- Plug type
- European two-pin · 220 V
- The national living guide records 220 V and European-style two-pin plugs
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified national source in the dataset
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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127 45 minÇeşme Castle
Çeşme Kalesi
Çeşme Castle is a six-towered Ottoman fortress built in 1508 during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II. Moats remain on three sides, framing a historic defensive site in the centre of Çeşme.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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128 45 minAtatürk, His Mother and Women's Rights Monument
Atatürk, Annesi ve Kadın Hakları Anıtı
Atatürk, His Mother and Women's Rights Monument is a landmark in Anayasa Meydanı, Tuna, on Karşıyaka’s İzmir waterfront. Its present structure reopened in 2018 after the original 1972 monument was rebuilt.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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129 45 minÇamlık Railway Museum
Çamlık Eski İstasyonu
Çamlık Railway Museum is an open-air railway collection beside TCDD’s Çamlık station, approximately 7 kilometres from Selçuk in İzmir Province. It opened to visitors in 1991 and preserves steam-era railway heritage in the setting of a real railway yard.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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130 45 minPydnae
Pydnai
Pydnae is an abandoned Hellenistic fortress settlement on the Lycian coast, at İnce Burun where the Eşen River reaches the sea.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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131 45 minMarmaris Castle
Marmaris Kalesi
Marmaris Castle is a historic hilltop fortress behind Marmaris Harbour, in Tepe Mahallesi’s Kaleiçi Mevkii.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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132 45 minSt. John
Karşı Kilise
St. John is a rock-cut church in Gülşehir, within Nevşehir Province, known locally as St. Jean Church and Karşı Kilise. Cut into a rock chimney, it forms a compact but layered historic site with two levels.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Gagae 133 45 minGagae
Gagai
Gagae, known locally as Gagai, is an ancient archaeological site situated in the Antalya region of southern Turkey. This ruined settlement represents a former Lycian city that once held significance in the classical Mediterranean world.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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134 45 minBalbura
Balbura is identified in OpenStreetMap as a historical site in the Antalya region of southern Turkey. The record preserves a named, fixed mapped location, but does not establish a securely documented date, monument list, excavation history, or visitor interpretation.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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135 45 minNeonteichos
Neonteikhos
Neonteichos is an archaeological settlement in the mountainous landscape around Yanıkköy, within İzmir’s Menemen district.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Hyllarima 136 45 minHyllarima
Hyllarima is an ancient settlement spread across the hills around Derebağ Mahallesi in Kavaklıdere district, Muğla. The remains are mainly associated with the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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137 45 minLimantepe
Limantepe is a coastal archaeological settlement in İskele Mahallesi, Urla, where research examines a long sequence of occupation rather than a single monument preserved for routine sightseeing.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Acalissus 138 45 minAcalissus
Akalissos
Acalissus, known locally as Akalissos, is an ancient archaeological site situated in the Antalya region of southern Turkey. This historical settlement represents part of the rich classical heritage distributed across the Turkish Mediterranean coast.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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139 45 minCyaneae
Kyaneai
Cyaneae, known locally as Kyaneai, is an ancient archaeological site situated in the Antalya region of southwestern Turkey. The settlement occupies a hilltop position in the mountainous terrain north of the modern coastline.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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Pedasa 140 45 minPedasa
Pedasa Antique City
Pedasa is an open-air archaeological settlement in the Gökçeler area of Konacık, in the hills north of Bodrum.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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Choma 141 45 minChoma
Hacımusalar Höyüğü
Choma, also known as Hacımusalar Höyüğü, is an archaeological mound in the Antalya region. The raised landscape reflects the long sequence of human occupation associated with höyük settlements in southwestern Anatolia.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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142 45 minApollonia
Apollonia is an ancient archaeological site located in the Antalya region of Turkey. The settlement was established as a Greek colony and later developed under Roman influence, reflecting the layered history of the Mediterranean coast.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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143 45 minMyonnesus
Myonnesos
Myonnesus is a small rocky archaeological island off the Doğanbey coast in Seferihisar, İzmir. It is also called Çıfıt Adası, Çiftekale Adası and Çıfıtkalesi. This is a low offshore rock rather than a conventional museum or enclosed attraction.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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144 45 minTemple of the Emperors (Ephesus)
Domitian Tapınağı
The Temple of the Emperors is an imperial-cult monument within ancient Ephesus, standing on the west side of the State Agora. Its large terrace and altar identify a ceremonial complex set directly into the city’s civic landscape.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Hydissus 145 45 minHydissus
Hydisos
Hydissus is an ancient settlement in Caria, the region of southwestern Anatolia that gives this place its historical setting.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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146 45 minIdebessos
Idebessos is an ancient settlement in Antalya Province, within the wider Lycian landscape of southwestern Türkiye. Its identity is defined by surviving physical traces of an older settlement and by the relationship between those remains and the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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147 45 minHeroon of Trysa
The Heroon of Trysa is an ancient funerary monument located in the Antalya region of southern Turkey. It represents a significant archaeological site from the Lycian civilization, which flourished in this coastal area.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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148 45 minArapsu Bridge
Arapsu bridge
Arapsu Bridge is a historic stone crossing associated with the Arapsu stream in Antalya. Its appeal comes from the bridge as practical infrastructure: a structure made to carry movement across a watercourse, rather than a museum created for display.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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149 45 minYeşilova Mound
Yeşilova Höyüğü
Yeşilova Mound is an archaeological settlement in Bornova, İzmir, where evidence of human occupation reaches back about 8,500 years, to around 6500 BCE.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Arneae 150 45 minArneae
Arneai
Arneae, also known as Arneai, is an archaeological site in the Antalya region of Türkiye. It belongs on a cultural itinerary for travelers interested in ancient settlements and the many layers of Anatolian history beyond the region's most famous ruins.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Türkiye be?
Ten to fourteen days allows about four days in İstanbul and at least three around Antalya when coastal archaeology is included. Cappadocia needs its own regional stay, and a one-way coastal route is more workable than returning to the same city each night.
What entry documents are needed for Türkiye?
Türkiye's visa position varies by passport and purpose. Verify the rule through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, when eligible, use only the official e-Visa service rather than an intermediary.
What is the best way to travel around Türkiye?
İstanbul's two airports and Antalya are the principal gateways for this itinerary. Domestic flights cover long cross-country legs, coaches serve many city pairs, and high-speed rail is most useful on the İstanbul-Ankara axis rather than as a universal substitute.
When is a practical time to visit Türkiye?
April to May and September to October are broad choices for combining İstanbul with the Mediterranean coast. Cappadocia nights, inland heat, and Antalya's coastal conditions differ, so confirm weather for each overnight base.
What money and payment basics apply in Türkiye?
Türkiye uses the Turkish lira (TRY). Keep lira available for smaller transport and market transactions even when cards are accepted, and review the displayed amount in TRY before agreeing to any card conversion.
What practical safety details should I save for Türkiye?
Dial 112 for emergencies in Türkiye. Electricity is 230 V through Type C and F sockets; tap-water safety is not recorded here, so obtain current local advice at each stop.