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El Nazar Church
El Nazar Kilisesi
El Nazar Church is a small Byzantine sanctuary carved into a fairy chimney in Zemi Valley, east of Göreme in Nevşehir.
- High
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in Türkiye — page 15
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
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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
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İzmir 2,764 places -
Muğla
Photograph · Dan Taylor · CC BY 2.0
Muğla 2,951 places -
Nevşehir
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Nevşehir 1,054 places -
Manisa
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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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Hercules Bridge 352 45 minHercules Bridge
Herkül Köprüsü
Hercules Bridge, known locally as Herkül Köprüsü, is a historical bridge in Antalya. It is best approached as a short architectural stop rather than a major attraction with a formal visitor programme.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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353 45 minKalecik Castle
Kalecik Kalesi
Kalecik Castle is a ruined historic site in the centre of Kalecik, Ankara, occupying a steep rocky rise above the town. Public descriptions connect the remains with the Roman or Byzantine period and later Ottoman repairs.
- High
- Historic monument
- Ankara
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Korucu Bridge 354 45 minKorucu Bridge
Korucu Köprüsü
Korucu Bridge, known locally as Korucu Köprüsü, is a historical stone bridge located in the Antalya region of Türkiye.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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Monastery of Doyran 355 45 minMonastery of Doyran
Doyran Monastery
Monastery of Doyran is a named historical and cultural point of interest in the Doyran area of Antalya Province. Its identity is tied to this locality and to a mapped place associated with the region’s religious heritage.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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356 45 minNaras Bridge
Naras Köprüsü
Naras Bridge, locally known as Naras Köprüsü, is a historic stone bridge in Antalya Province. It offers a compact encounter with traditional Ottoman bridge engineering in a rural setting.
- High
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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Ömer Dede Tomb 357 45 minÖmer Dede Tomb
Ömer Dede Türbesi
Ömer Dede Tomb is a small, named religious heritage site in Eskicami Mahallesi, within Selendi İlçe Mezarlığı in Manisa. Its character comes from the place itself: a tomb set inside an active cemetery, rather than a museum or formal exhibition.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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Pilav Hill (Milas) 358 45 minPilav Hill (Milas)
Mylasa
Pilav Hill, also known as Pilavtepe, is a modest natural rise near Milas with an unusually specific archaeological story.
- High
- Historic monument
- Muğla
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359 45 minSaint Catherina Chapel
Aziz Basil Şapeli
Aziz Basil Chapel is a compact rock-cut Byzantine chapel at the entrance to Göreme Open-Air Museum.
- High
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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360 45 minYeni Han (Şehzadeler)
Yeni Han
Yeni Han is a two-storey trading inn in Şehzadeler, Manisa, organised around an internal courtyard. Its identity comes from this inward-facing arrangement: rooms and businesses meet the open centre, creating a compact architectural space within the city’s everyday commercial fabric.
- High
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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Saint George Church, Alanya 361 30 minSaint George Church, Alanya
Hıdırellez Kilisesi
Saint George Church, known locally as Hıdırellez Kilisesi, is a small historic church in Alanya, Antalya Province. Its significance lies in the town’s former Greek Orthodox community and the layered religious history of the Mediterranean coast.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Antalya
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362 45 minAgora of Side
Side
The Agora of Side is a distinct civic and commercial space within the ancient city on Side’s peninsula. Its surviving footprint is read through foundations, column drums, stone blocks, and architectural fragments rather than a complete standing building.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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363 45 minAncient theatre of Myra
Myra Antik Kenti
Myra’s ancient theatre is a Roman-era performance building within Myra Antik Kenti, near Demre in Antalya province. Its semicircular cavea is carved into the hillside, placing the surviving public architecture directly beneath the rock-cut necropolis.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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364 45 minAntalya Karatay Madrasa
Karatay Medresesi
The Antalya Karatay Madrasa, known locally as Karatay Medresesi, stands as a historic Islamic educational institution in Antalya, Turkey. This architectural monument represents the Seljuk period heritage of the region, reflecting the scholarly traditions that once flourished here.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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365 45 minGreek Theatre of Antiphellos
Antiphellos Ancient Theatre
The Greek Theatre of Antiphellos is an ancient open-air theatre in Kaş, Antalya Province. It belonged to the Lycian settlement of Antiphellos, the ancient town beneath modern Kaş.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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366 45 minGreek Theatre of Termessos
Termessos Tiyatrosu
The Greek Theatre of Termessos is an ancient amphitheatre located within the archaeological site of Termessos, situated in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya. Termessos was a Pisidian city known for its formidable defensive position and resistance to Alexander the Great.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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367 45 minNew Mosque, Kaş
Yeni Cami
New Mosque, or Yeni Cami, is an active mosque in Kaş, a compact Mediterranean town in Antalya Province.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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368 45 minRoman theatre of Perge
Perge Theatre
The Roman theatre of Perge is a performance monument within the ancient city of Perge, east of Antalya near Aksu.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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369 45 minRoman theatre of Phaselis
Theater
The Roman theatre of Phaselis is an ancient performance venue located within the archaeological site of Phaselis on the Mediterranean coast near Antalya.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Antalya
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370 15 minTomb of Saruhan Bey
Saruhan Bey Türbesi
The tomb of Saruhan Bey is the oldest dated monument in Manisa's historic quarter, built in 1345 by his grandson İshak Çelebi.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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371 1 hourDamlataş beach
Damlataş plajı
Damlataş Beach is a public coastal area in Antalya, Turkey, known locally as Damlataş Plajı. The beach sits near the famous Damlataş Cave on the city's western shoreline along the Mediterranean Sea.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Antalya
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Fener Park 372 1 hourFener Park
Fener Parkı
Fener Park, also called Fener Parkı, is a small coastal public green space in Antalya.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Antalya
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Sotini Cave 373 1 hourSotini Cave
Sotini Mağarası
Sotini Cave, also known locally as Sotini Mağarası, is a mapped natural cave attraction in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Antalya
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Saint Mary of Pissidia Church, Alanya 374 30 minSaint Mary of Pissidia Church, Alanya
Pisidialı Meryem Ana Kilisesi
Saint Mary of Pissidia Church is a named Christian religious landmark recorded in Alanya, in Antalya Province on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- Antalya
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375 30 minTower of Strongyli
Stroggyli
Tower of Strongyli, also known locally as Stroggyli, is a named historic structure associated with Antalya.
- Notable
- Place of worship
- 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.