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Kadifekale
Kadifekale, also called Velvet Castle, is an open-air archaeological site on Pagos, the 186-metre-high hill south of İzmir’s city centre.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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
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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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83 45 minLimyra
Limyra is an ancient Lycian city in the Finike district of Antalya Province. Its open-air ruins introduce visitors to a settlement shaped by several periods of Anatolian history.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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84 45 minSillyon
Sillyon is an ancient fortified settlement perched on a steep hilltop in the Pamphylian plain near Antalya. The site commands dramatic views across the coastal landscape and preserves substantial remains from multiple civilizations.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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85 30 minSultan Mosque
Sultan Camii
The Sultan Mosque is the centrepiece of Manisa and the reason the city has a festival.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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86 45 minHidirlik Tower
Hıdırlık Kulesi
Hidirlik Tower is a compact cylindrical stone landmark on the southwestern edge of Kaleiçi, Antalya’s historic old town, beside the harbour.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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87 45 minOenoanda
Oinoanda
Oenoanda is a remote ancient city of northern Lycia near İncealiler village in Seydikemer, Muğla, occupying an isolated mountain ridge rather than a compact monument.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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88 45 minAndriaca
Andriake-Plakoma
Andriaca, locally known as Andriake-Plakoma, is an ancient archaeological site situated within the Antalya region of southern Turkey. The settlement served as the port city for ancient Myra, an important Lycian urban centre.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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89 45 minArycanda
Arikanda
Arycanda, locally known as Arikanda, is an ancient Lycian city ruin situated in the mountains of Antalya Province. The archaeological site occupies a dramatic hillside position with steep terraced construction typical of Lycian urban planning.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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90 45 minVictory Monument
Ankara Zafer Anıtı
Victory Monument, also known as the Ulus Atatürk Monument, stands in Ulus Square in Ankara’s Altındağ district.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Ankara
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91 45 minSyedra
Syedra Antik Kenti
Syedra is an ancient city on a hillside above Turkey’s Mediterranean coast near Alanya, in Antalya Province.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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92 45 minNotion
Notion is an ancient Greek city spread across two hills at Ahmetbeyli in Menderes, İzmir.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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93 45 minLabraunda
Labranda
Labraunda is a mountain sanctuary near Kargıcak in Muğla Province, about 14 kilometres northeast of Milas. In antiquity it belonged to Mylasa and became one of Caria’s major sacred places.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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94 45 minKonak Square
Konak Meydanı
Konak Square is İzmir’s civic waterfront heart, where the city centre opens towards the Gulf and the historic entrance to Kemeraltı. Its defining landmark is the İzmir Clock Tower, completed in 1901 and rising 25 metres above the square.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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95 45 minEuromus
Euromos
Euromus is a roadside open-air archaeological site in Selimiye Mahallesi, within Muğla’s Milas district.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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96 45 minHarpy Tomb
The Harpy Tomb is an ancient Lycian funerary monument located in the Xanthos archaeological area within Antalya province.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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97 45 minTemple of Apollo
Apollon ve Athena Tapınağı
The Temple of Apollo, locally known as Apollon ve Athena Tapınağı, is an ancient religious site in Antalya, Turkey. It stands as a significant archaeological landmark within the region's rich classical heritage.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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98 45 minMetropolis
Metropolis is an ancient city between Yeniköy and Özbey in Torbalı, İzmir. Its name is understood to mean “City of the Mother Goddess,” reflecting the religious and civic identity associated with the settlement.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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99 45 minÇukuriçi Höyük
Çukuriçi Höyük
Çukuriçi Höyük is a prehistoric settlement mound in Selçuk, İzmir, southeast of ancient Ephesus and near the Aegean coast. Its importance lies in the archaeological sequence beneath and around the mound, not in standing monuments designed for modern visitors.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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100 45 minLagina
Lagina is a Hecate sanctuary in Turgut Mahallesi, Yatağan, where a gateway, processional route and temple platform still describe the logic of an ancient Carian cult centre.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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101 45 minKaymaklı
Kaymaklı yeraltı şehri
Kaymaklı is an underground city museum in Kaymaklı town, about 20 km from Nevşehir. Rather than presenting a single above-ground monument, it takes visitors into a subterranean settlement shaped by volcanic rock, compact circulation and successive underground levels.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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102 45 minAntiochia ad Cragum
Antiochia ad Cragum is an ancient archaeological site situated on the southern coast of Turkey's Antalya province. The settlement was established during the Hellenistic period and later developed under Roman rule.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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103 45 minBargylia
Bargylia/Barbylia
Bargylia is an open-air archaeological site in Boğaziçi, the modern settlement identified with the ancient city on a small peninsula south of Güllük Gulf.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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104 45 minKarabel relief
Karabel Kaya Kabartması
Karabel relief is a Hittite-Luwian rock monument carved into the south-facing slope at Karabel Pass near Kemalpaşa.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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105 45 minRoman Theatre of Aspendos
Aspendos Amfi Tiyatrosu
The Roman Theatre of Aspendos is an ancient amphitheatre located near the modern city of Antalya in southern Turkey. Its local name is Aspendos Amfi Tiyatrosu.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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106 45 minAncient Theatre of Halicarnassus
Bodrum Antik Tiyatrosu
The Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus is an open-air archaeological theatre on the southern slope of Göktepe in Bodrum, in today’s Yeniköy area.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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.