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Republic Museum
Cumhuriyet Müzesi
Republic Museum is housed in Ankara’s former 2nd Grand National Assembly building in Ulus, where parliament met from 1924 to 1960.
- Must see
- Museum
- Ankara
Country guide
Places to visit in Türkiye — page 11
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
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Istanbul 8,219 places -
Ankara
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Ankara 5,060 places -
Antalya
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Antalya 5,798 places -
İzmir
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İzmir 2,764 places -
Muğla
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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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252 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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253 1 hr 30 minTürkiye İş Bankası Economic Independence Museum
Türkiye İş Bankası İktisadi Bağımsızlık Müzesi
Türkiye İş Bankası Economic Independence Museum is a museum in Ankara’s Ulus district at Çam Sokak No: 3. It presents the history of Türkiye İş Bankası alongside Türkiye’s economic development and the broader story of economic independence.
- Must see
- Museum
- Ankara
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Gagae 254 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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255 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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256 1 hr 30 minAkhisar Museum
Akhisar Müzesi
Akhisar Museum, in the Paşa neighbourhood of Akhisar district, opened on 6 August 2012 in a building with a longer history than the museum itself: built in 1932 as the Ali Şefik Hospital, endowed by Ayşe Aloğlu, it later became…
- Must see
- Museum
- Manisa
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257 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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258 45 minMuradiye Mosque
Muradiye Cami
The Muradiye is the mosque Mimar Sinan designed for Manisa, built between 1583 and 1586 for Sultan Murad III. It replaced a smaller mosque begun on the site in 1571 and is the finest Ottoman building in the city.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Manisa
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Hyllarima 259 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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260 1 hr 30 minStamp Museum
PTT Pul Müzesi
Stamp Museum is the PTT museum in Ankara’s historic Ulus district, housed in the restored Emlak ve Eytam Bank building.
- Must see
- Museum
- Ankara
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261 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 262 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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263 1 hr 30 minWar of Independence Museum
Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi
The War of Independence Museum occupies the building of the First Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara’s Ulus Square. This is the historic building where the Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi first met during the War of Independence.
- Must see
- Museum
- Ankara
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264 30 minAslanhane Mosque
Ali Şerafettin Cami
Aslanhane Mosque, also called Ahi Şerafettin Mosque, is an active historic mosque at the southern end of Ankara Castle. It stands in Kale Mahallesi on Kale Sokak, in Altındağ’s Samanpazarı area, beside the Ulus Historical City Centre.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Ankara
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265 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 266 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 267 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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268 1 hourNimara Cave
Nimara Magarasi
Nimara Cave is an open-air archaeological attraction on the north-western slope of Cennet Island, also called Nimara Peninsula, in Marmaris, Muğla.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Muğla
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269 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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270 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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271 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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272 1 hourGüvenpark
Güvenpark is the green civic space at the heart of Kızılay, in Ankara’s Çankaya district, beside Kızılay Square and Atatürk Boulevard.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Ankara
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273 1 hr 30 minArkas Art Center
Arkas Art Center is a temporary-exhibition venue in İzmir’s Alsancak district, housed in a restored historic building whose rooms shape the visit.
- Must see
- Museum
- İzmir
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Hydissus 274 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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275 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
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.