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Çavuşin Castle
Çavuşin Kalesi
Çavuşin Kalesi is the prominent rock settlement rising above Çavuşin village in Avanos district of Nevşehir.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
Country guide
Places to visit in Türkiye — page 24
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
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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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Çeç 577 45 minÇeç
Çeç is a large stone-covered tumulus rising from Çeç Tepesi in the countryside between Avanos and Özkonak. Its broad artificial profile makes it a landmark across the surrounding Cappadocian landscape, including views from the Avanos area.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Cemal Ranch 578 45 minCemal Ranch
Cemal Ranch is a working horse-riding base in Kızılçukur Mevkii, Yukarı Mahallesi, outside Ortahisar in Cappadocia. It is arranged around guided riding rather than a conventional visitor attraction with a separate entrance ticket.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Cemel Höyüğü 579 45 minCemel Höyüğü
Cemel Höyüğü is identified in the official cultural inventory as Yeşilöz Höyüğü, an open-air archaeological site near Yeşilöz village in Gülşehir district, Nevşehir. The mound is registered under decision K.K.T.V.K.K.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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580 1 hr 30 minCerModern
CerModern is a contemporary arts centre in Ankara’s Sıhhiye district, bringing exhibition halls, the Flow digital exhibition, a shop, CafeModern and a library into one venue.
- Notable
- Museum
- Ankara
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Çetinkaya Park 581 1 hourÇetinkaya Park
Çetinkaya Park is a neighbourhood outdoor park on Bahtiyar Tosunbaş Caddesi in Hafsa Sultan, Yunusemre, Manisa. Its defining documented feature is a network of running paths renewed with an acrylic surface by Yunusemre Municipality’s Park and Gardens Directorate.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Manisa
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Chimney Police Station 582 45 minChimney Police Station
Chimney Police Station is a working police-service facility near the fairy chimneys of Paşabağları and Çavuşin, in Avanos District of Nevşehir Province. The map identifies it with amenity=police and historic=yes.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Church 583 45 minChurch
Church is a rock-hewn Christian sanctuary in Nevşehir’s Cappadocian heritage landscape. The sanctuary belongs to a tradition in which worship spaces were carved directly into volcanic tuff and other eroded formations.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Church 584 45 minChurch
El Nazar Church is a compact rock-cut sanctuary in El Nazar Valley near Göreme, carved directly into Cappadocia’s volcanic tuff. Its free-cross plan, three apses and central dome give the small interior a distinct architectural identity.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Church 585 45 minChurch
Church, also known as Kaymaklı Church, is a twentieth-century heritage building in Kaymaklı, within Nevşehir’s Merkez district. The heritage record connects it with the Greek Rum community.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Church 586 45 minChurch
Church is a rock-cut Christian space within the Zelve archaeological site near Aktepe, in Avanos district of Nevşehir Province.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Column Church 587 45 minColumn Church
Column Church is a rock-cut church encountered in Güllüdere Valley, the natural corridor between Göreme and Çavuşin in Nevşehir.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Columned church 588 45 minColumned church
big cave church
Big Cave Church is a rock-cut Christian sanctuary in the Mısırören Deresi valley, about 3 kilometres north of Ortahisar. It is also known as Columned Church, Column Church, Sütunlu Kilise and Kolonlu Kilise.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Delikli Bent 589 45 minDelikli Bent
Delikli Bent is a natural and historic rock formation in the Selendi River bed, in Yıldız neighbourhood of Selendi district, Manisa. The site is also known locally as Delik Düven.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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590 45 minDeliklitaş
Deliklitaş is a compact rock feature in the Çilehane area of Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir. The feature is defined by a cave cut into the rock, with an entrance and exit, together with a narrow opening that leads outdoors.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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591 45 minDemokrasi Meydanı
Demokrasi Meydanı is an open-air civic square in central Manisa’s Şehzadeler district, known in official notices as 15 Temmuz Demokrasi Meydanı.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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592 45 minDevrent Valley
Devrent Vadisi
Devrent Valley, also called Hayal Vadisi or Imaginary Valley, is an open Cappadocian landscape of fairy chimneys, tuff rocks and natural silhouettes.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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DSM 593 45 minDSM
DSM is an open-air monument in Salihli, within Manisa province, set in the everyday urban landscape rather than inside a museum or visitor complex.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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594 1 hourDüden Waterfalls
Aşağı Düden Şelalesi
Düden Waterfalls, known locally as Aşağı Düden Şelalesi, is a natural waterfall landmark in Antalya, Turkey. The lower falls cascade directly into the Mediterranean Sea from a rocky cliff, creating a distinctive coastal spectacle.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Antalya
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Durmuş Kadir Church 595 45 minDurmuş Kadir Church
Durmuş Kadir Kilisesi
Durmuş Kadir Kilisesi is a Byzantine rock-cut monument in Göreme’s Karşı Bucak area, dating from the sixth or seventh century.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Entry to Sable Valley 596 45 minEntry to Sable Valley
Entry to Sable Valley is a named access point in Göreme National Park, near Göreme in Nevşehir Province. It is a starting point for an outdoor experience: moving from the settled approach into Sable Valley and its Cappadocian terrain.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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Ephesus Experience Museum 597 1 hr 30 minEphesus Experience Museum
Efes Deneyimi Müzesi
Efes Deneyimi Müzesi is an immersive museum opposite the Ancient Theatre inside the Efes Ancient City site. It presents the story of Ephesus through a sensory, audiovisual experience rather than a conventional sequence of display cases.
- Notable
- Museum
- İzmir
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Eski Gördes Harabeleri 598 45 minEski Gördes Harabeleri
Eski Gördes Harabeleri are the surviving traces of Gördes’s former hillside settlement in Manisa. The place lies in Eski Gördes, in Atatürk Mahallesi, near Eski Gördes Pazar Camii on the eastern slope of Kepez, also called Tekke Dağı.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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599 45 minEski Kilise
Eski Kilise is a ruined historic Christian place of worship in Kula, a district of Manisa province.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Manisa
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Fairy chimneys 600 45 minFairy chimneys
Fairy chimneys at Paşabağları are a specific cluster of volcanic-tuff pillars in Cappadocia, not a single freestanding monument. Harder cap rocks protected softer material below, while erosion shaped the grouped cones and columns.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Nevşehir
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.