Best places to visit in Turkey

Are you planning a trip to Turkey? Turkey has many of beautiful places Here's a quick guide to its beaches, cultural landmarks, famous shopping districts, Museum and cruise terminals , unexplored places and cities to visit in Turkey, including Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey has various tourist destinations where one can experience the country's ancient influences from the Greek, Roman, Ottoman, Persian, and Byzantine eras in its numerous cities.

Turkey is a richly diverse country due to its role as a trading and cultural exchange hub, and Turkey's transcontinental culture clash, its east-west spice-mix of influences, flavors, cultures, religions, and history, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is what makes this country so fascinating.

For ideas on the best places to visit in Turkey read our list of the top tourist attractions in and prettiest places Turkey.

01. Hagia Sophia (Aya sofya)

If your first destination is Istanbul, don't miss the renowned Hagia Sophia Museum one of the Beautiful places to visit in Istanbul also Turkey's most popular tourist destinations, this UNESCO-protected heritage site is regarded as a treasury of ancient knowledge.

Built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 CE, it is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire and has remained the world's largest church for 1,000 years. After almost 1,000 years, it was turned to a mosque. It is one of Istanbul's most beautiful mosques and one of the top sites to visit in Turkey.

This famous landmark is a must-see for any visitor to the country.

Location: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Entry Fee: 60 Turkish Lira per person. Free for children below the age of 12 years.

Timings: 9 am – 5 pm

02. Cappadocia (Hot air Balloon Turkey)

Cappadocia, one of the turkey beautiful places, is the result of a volcanic eruption. Cappadocia is a breathtaking region in central Turkey known for its fantasy beauty, cave dwellings, incredible rock formations, and, of course, the hundreds of hot air balloons that fly in the sky each morning during sunrise.

Location: Cappadocia, Turkey

Things To Do: Visit Goreme National Park, Visit Devrent Valley, Explore Love Valley, Visit Pasabag

Best Time To Visit: April to June and September and October.

Best Places To Stay: Natureland Cave Hotel, Evi Cave Hotel

03. The blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, one of the most important works of Ottoman history, was built at the request of Sultan Ahmet I by architect Mehmet Aga. The famous mosque (officially called the Sultanahmet Mosque), which faces the Hagia Sophia Mosque across Sultanahmet Park in Istanbul, has a unique place not only because of its 6 minarets but also because of its interior decorations and interior lighting. The mosque is still known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue colour that dominates the interior.

Location: Sultan Ahmet, Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

Architect: Sedefkar Mehmed Agha

04. The city of Ephesus

Ephesus was a historic port city in Turkey with well-preserved remains. It is a historic Roman city port where people sailed to trade exotic fruits and spices, and it played an essential part in the spread of Christianity in the first century. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus was one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.

Make care to organize your visit so you won't feel rushed. A sightseeing excursion here will take at least half a day to see the major features and longer, if you really want to explore.

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Best places to visit in turkey