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Bouleuterion (Ephesus)
Odeon (Konser Salonu)
The Bouleuterion at Ephesus is a compact civic auditorium associated with the city council and also known as the Odeon.
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- Historic monument
- İzmir
Country guide
Historic monuments in Türkiye — page 8
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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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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177 45 minÇandarlı Castle
Çandarlı Kalesi
Çandarlı Castle is a compact fortified landmark in Çandarlı Mahallesi, within İzmir’s Dikili district.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Kalabantia 178 45 minKalabantia
Kalabantia is an ancient Lycian coastal settlement and harbour town whose archaeological remains lie around Korsan Koyu on the Teke Peninsula. Its identity comes from the meeting of a maritime settlement, rugged coastal terrain and a historic walking route.
- High
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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179 45 minTCDD General Headquarters Building
TCDD Genel Müdürlüğü
TCDD General Headquarters Building is the Ankara headquarters of Türkiye's State Railways, at Hipodrom Caddesi beside Ankara railway station in Altındağ. Its identity is tied to railway administration rather than a museum collection or a station's passenger functions.
- High
- Historic monument
- Ankara
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Charadrus 180 45 minCharadrus
Charadros
Charadrus is a named point of interest associated with Antalya and is also identified by the variant name Charadros.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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Telandrus 181 45 minTelandrus
Telandros
Telandrus refers to the ancient settlement associated with Tersane Island, now called Tersane Adası, in Fethiye district of Muğla Province.
- High
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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182 45 minHamaxia
Hemaksia
Hamaxia, known locally as Hemaksia, is an ancient settlement near Antalya in southern Turkey. This archaeological site represents a lesser-visited historical location in the region, offering visitors exposure to Mediterranean antiquity away from heavily trafficked attractions.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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183 45 minAlakilise
Angel Gabriel Church
Alakilise, also called Angel Gabriel Church, is a historical Christian religious site in the Antalya region. It is suited to travelers drawn to quiet stone ruins, religious heritage, and the layered history of southern Türkiye.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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184 15 minKuva-yi Milliye and the Republic Monument
Kuva-yi Milliye ve Cumhuriyet Anıtı
The Kuva-yi Milliye ve Cumhuriyet Anıtı is a 63-metre monument on the southern approach to Manisa, and it is the tallest thing a visitor arriving by road will see.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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185 45 minAnkara Parachute Tower
THK Havacılık Müzesi ve Paraşüt Kulesi
Ankara Parachute Tower is a 41-metre aviation landmark in Ulus, beside Ankara Sports Hall and close to Gençlik Park. Opened on 28 October 1937, it was designed around parachute training rather than as a conventional monument or lookout.
- High
- Historic monument
- Ankara
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186 45 minNevşehir Castle
Nevşehir Kalesi
Nevşehir Castle is a historic defensive landmark in Camicedit, on one of the highest points in Nevşehir. Its compact, cylindrical plan is built from volcanic rock and tuff, materials that connect the structure directly to the region’s distinctive geology.
- High
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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187 45 minTemple of Hadrian
Hadrian Tapınağı
The Temple of Hadrian is a Roman Imperial monument on Curetes Street inside the Efes Archaeological Site at Selçuk in İzmir. Associated with Emperor Hadrian, it is recognised as one of Ephesus’s representative Roman Imperial buildings.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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188 45 minAncient Greek theatre of Pergamon
Tiyatro
Ancient Greek theatre of Pergamon is a Hellenistic hillside auditorium within the Bergama Acropolis archaeological site. Its seating descends directly along the Acropolis slope, making the terrain part of the theatre’s design rather than a backdrop.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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189 45 minDark Church
Karanlık kilise
Dark Church is a Byzantine rock-cut church inside Göreme Open Air Museum on Müze Caddesi in Göreme, Cappadocia. It is a focused interior stop within the larger museum route, not a separate monument in central Nevşehir.
- High
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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190 10 minDombaycıoğlu Han
Dombaycıoğlu Hanı
Dombaycıoğlu Han is a former Ottoman caravanserai in the middle of Akhisar's market district, built in 1823 by a local merchant, Dombaycıoğlu Mehmet Ağa, as trade through the town grew.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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191 20 minHospital Mound
Hastane Höyüğü
Hastane Höyüğü, the Hospital Mound, is an archaeological tell within the same site area as ancient Thyatira, in Akhisar, Manisa province.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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192 45 minTheater (Ephesus)
Tiyatro
The Great Theater of Ephesus is a vast ancient performance and civic building positioned where the city’s principal harbour route begins.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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193 45 minAçıksaray
Açıksaray is an open-air archaeological site near Gülşehir in Cappadocia, on the Nevşehir–Gülşehir road about 3 km from Gülşehir. Its name, meaning “Open Palace”, describes rooms, halls and other spaces carved into soft volcanic tuff.
- High
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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194 45 minEstergon Castle (Ankara)
Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi
Estergon Turkish Cultural Centre is a castle-inspired municipal complex in Güçlükaya, Keçiören, rather than a surviving medieval fortress.
- High
- Historic monument
- Ankara
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195 45 minTemple of Trajan
Trayan Tapınağı
The Temple of Trajan occupies the highest terrace of the Pergamon Acropolis on Kale Hill above Bergama, İzmir.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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Hoca Seyfettin Bridge 196 45 minHoca Seyfettin Bridge
Hoca Seyfettin Köprüsü
Hoca Seyfettin Bridge is a historic stone crossing in the Gediz River valley, about 13 kilometres north of Kula in Manisa Province.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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197 45 minAyasuluk Citadel
Ayasolouk
Ayasuluk Citadel occupies the summit of Ayasuluk Hill in Selçuk, where the town’s central heritage landscape rises into a defended archaeological enclosure. Its surviving walls belong to a layered setting associated with Byzantine, Aydınoğlu and Ottoman periods.
- High
- Historic monument
- İzmir
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198 45 minEvdir Han
Evdir Han is a Seljuk caravanserai near Antalya, built as a roadside stopping place for people, pack animals and goods moving through the region.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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199 45 minAntalya Clock Tower
Saat Kulesi
Antalya Clock Tower, also called Saat Kulesi, is a prominent historic marker at the edge of Kaleiçi, Antalya’s old town.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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Bademağacı 200 45 minBademağacı
Bademağacı Höyüğü
Bademağacı Höyüğü is an archaeological mound in Antalya Province, Türkiye, where the visible landform represents a settlement built up through repeated occupation over time.
- 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.