Midyat is a town in the heart of the Tur Abdin in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s known for its old town full of beautiful stone buildings.
Batman is a city in Southeastern Anatolia. It has little to offer visitors, but I couldn’t help seeing a city that shares a name with a certain superhero.
Siirt is a city in Southeastern Anatolia that’s off the beaten tourist path. There’s little to see in the city itself but it makes for an interesting stop.
Bitlis is a small city in Eastern Anatolia set in a beautiful valley. It’s off the beaten path and rarely attracts foreign visitors.
Ahlat is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. It’s known for the large number of historic tombstones in the cemetery.
Kars is a small city in the northeast corner of Turkey. It’s the gateway to the archaeological site of Ani and has plenty of attractions itself.
Doğubayazıt is a frontier town in Eastern Anatolia near the Turkish border with Iran. It’s remote but travelers will be rewarded for their efforts.
Van is an interesting city in Eastern Anatolia famous for its traditional breakfasts. It sits on the eastern shore of Lake Van and has a few good places to visit.
Diyarbakır is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the largest Kurdish majority city in Turkey and has a lot of interesting sites for visitors.
