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Türkiye

A photograph of Türkiye
Photograph · Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

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

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

Filter the list

738 places match

Category

Historic monuments 438 Museums 96 Places of worship 57 Nature sites 86 Viewpoints 27 Food and drink 4 Markets and shopping 5 Entertainment 4 Nightlife 1 Family attractions 5 Art and culture 10 Activities 5

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 619 1 to 2 hours 106 Half a day or more 13

Interests

History 514 Art 60 Museums 93 Nature 93 Sea and beach 66 Viewpoints 27
  5. Mimar Sinan Mosque Mimar Sinan Mosque
    705 30 min

    Mimar Sinan Mosque

    Mimar Sinan Camii

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Istanbul
  6. Akmerkez Akmerkez
    706 45 min

    Akmerkez

    • High
    • Market
    • Istanbul
  7. Atlas Cinema Atlas Cinema
    707 2 hours

    Atlas Cinema

    Atlas

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Istanbul
  8. Yenikapı Square Yenikapı Square
    708 1 hour

    Yenikapı Square

    Yenikapı Şehir Parkı

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Istanbul
  10. Alemdağ
    710 20 min

    Alemdağ

    Alem Dağı

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Istanbul
  13. Rexx Sineması Rexx Sineması
    713 2 hours

    Rexx Sineması

    Rexx Cinema

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Istanbul
  14. Abbasağa park Abbasağa park
    714 1 hour

    Abbasağa park

    Abbasağa Parkı

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Istanbul
  15. Beylerbeyi Park Beylerbeyi Park
    715 1 hour

    Beylerbeyi Park

    Beylerbeyi Parkı

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Istanbul
  16. Kısıklı Mosque Kısıklı Mosque
    716 30 min

    Kısıklı Mosque

    Kısıklı Abdullahağa Camii

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Istanbul
  18. Boheme Jardin
    718 1 hour

    Boheme Jardin

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Manisa
  19. Eski Kafa
    719 1 hour

    Eski Kafa

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Manisa
  35. Lunapark Lunapark
    735 2 hours

    Lunapark

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Manisa
  36. Pazar Mosque Pazar Mosque
    736 30 min

    Pazar Mosque

    Pazar Camii

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Manisa
  37. Playmaker
    737 2 hours

    Playmaker

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Manisa
  38. Topkapı Park Topkapı Park
    738 1 hour

    Topkapı Park

    Topkapı Şehir Parkı

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Istanbul

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

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.