Cibyra, or Kibyra, also known as Cibyra Magna, is an ancient Greek city located near the modern town of Gölhisar, in the province of Burdur, at an altitude of 1,350 meters above sea level, amidst juniper and cedar forests. Kibyra, with its longest decorative strip on its walls, is notable for its sculptures of wrestlers from ancient Anatolian history.
Kemenkeş, Ulu Cami Cd., 58300 Divriği/Sivas, Türkiye
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The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi was built in 1228–1229 by the local Mengujekid dynasty in the small town of Divriği in Anatolia, now Sivas province, Türkiye. The structure is renowned for transforming architecture into sculpture, with gates and surfaces so intricately carved that the stone appears to be woven.
Haleplibahçe, 2372. Sk. No:74/1, 63200 Eyyübiye/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
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The Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum is located in the city of Şanlıurfa in southeastern Türkiye. The museum is currently displaying around 10,000 artifacts. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to admire the world's oldest statue, a replica of the Göbeklitepe D temple, the original Nevali Çori temple, numerous historical cartoons, cartoons about the Prophet Abraham...
Nemrut Dağı Yolu, 02402 Kahta/Sincik/Adıyaman, Türkiye
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The colossal stone head statues atop the 2150-meter-high Mount Nemrut in Nemrut National Park are one of Türkiye's most famous landmarks. These statues of Greek and Persian gods reach heights of up to 9 meters (33 feet) and are part of a complex of tombs and temples built by Antiochus I (69–34 BC), ruler of the kingdom of Commagene.
The Hattusha archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Türkiye. It was once the capital of the Hittite Empire during the second millennium BC and is renowned for its impressive ruins and significant historical importance. Hattusha served as the political, military, and religious center of the Hittite Empire.
Zafer, Belediye Cd. No:124, 45300 Salihli/Manisa, Türkiye
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Sardis, commonly known as Sardes, holds a significant place in history as an ancient political and cultural center, having once been the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia in Anatolia. Located in present-day Turkey, the city played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape and cultural development of the region.
Yeni, Haleplibahçe Cd. No:115, 63210 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
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The Kızılkoyun Roman Tombs (Kızılkoyun Nekropolü) in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, is an important archaeological site dating from the Roman period, specifically from the 2nd to the 4th centuries AD. The necropolis comprises between 75 and 103 tombs carved into the rock face and decorated with reliefs, sculptures, and even door mechanisms.
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. Dolmabahce Palace was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there.
Altindere Valley National Park, Altındere, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Türkiye
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The Sümela Monastery, located at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at Macka region of Trabzon city in Turkey, is a 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery nestled in the picturesque forests of the Pontic Mountains.
Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
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Ephesus is one of the world's largest and most impressive ancient cities, and also one of Türkiye's most important. Its cultural and historical significance was confirmed by its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015. The city's ruins lie just 80 km inland from the famous seaside city of İzmir and near the charming towns of Selcuk and Sirince.
The Celsus Library is an ancient Roman architectural structure in Ephesus, Anatolia, located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir province of western Türkiye. The library has a two-story facade, and inside is a large room measuring between 10.90 and 16.70 meters. This library room sits on a vaulted foundation. The structure is surrounded by an additional wall, which helps protect it from moisture.
Ulucamii, Akropol Cd. No:6, 35700 Bergama/İzmir, Türkiye
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In the Aegean region, on a hillside overlooking an area irrigated by the Bakırçay River, lie the ruins of a city known in antiquity as Kaikos. This city was Pergamon, the heart of the ancient world. Its archaeological layers contain significant evidence reflecting the region's remarkable cultural synthesis and the historical continuity of the relationships between these cultures.
Balat, Hacılar Sk No:9, 09290 Didim/Aydın, Türkiye
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Miletus was an influential ancient Greek city located on the western coast of Anatolia, near the mouth of the Maeander River in modern-day Türkiye. Renowned since antiquity for its wealth, maritime power, and extensive colonial network, Miletus was a major center of trade, culture, and innovation from the Bronze Age through the Roman period.
Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye
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The Derinkuyu Underground City is an ancient multi-level underground city and a fascinating historical site located in the town of Derinkuyu in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey. It offers a unique glimpse into the underground life of the people of Cappadocia and serves as a testament to their resilience and adaptability.
Pinara was a major city of ancient Lycia located at the foot of Mount Cragus (now Mount Babadağ), and not far from the western bank of the Xanthos River, which shared the same name as the ancient city of Xanthos (now the Eşen River).
İzmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara. It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province. In 2024, the city of İzmir had a population of 2,938,292 (in eleven urban districts), while İzmir Province had a total population of 4,493,242.
The two-mile pedestrian boulevard is a must-see for any visitor to İstanbul. Formerly known as Grande Rue de Péra, the street was renamed İstiklal Caddesi or Independence Avenue in 1923. The bustling street is lined with late Ottoman-era buildings built in a variety of architectural styles, from neoclassicism to art deco.
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, lies in the heart of Anatolia at an altitude of 850 meters. Known in ancient times as Ankyra (meaning “anchor”) or Ancyra, it was an important cultural, trading and arts center in the Roman period, and a trading hub on the caravan route to the east in the Ottoman era. The city has a population of 5,290,822 in its urban center and 5,864,049 in Ankara Province in 2024.
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is an iconic historical monument located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The mystical city Istanbul hosted many civilizations since centuries, of which Byzantium and Ottoman Empires were both the most famous ones. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires.
The Twin Fairy Chimneys, also known as "Peri Bacaları," are a striking geological formation found in Cappadocia, Türkiye. These fairy chimneys are tall, thin spires of rock that have been naturally formed by the erosion of softer volcanic rock. They are a part of Cappadocia's unique landscape, which also includes other rock formations, cave dwellings, and ancient churches.
