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.
Hasankeyf is a town on the banks of the Tigris River in Southeastern Anatolia. It has a rich history that has now been submerged as part of the Ilısu Dam project.
Tillo is a village near the city of Siirt in Southeastern Anatolia. It features an interesting tomb belonging to a Muslim scholar.
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.
Adilcevaz is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. There’s not a whole lot to see but it makes for a nice stop if you’re passing through the area.
Ani (Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city in Eastern Anatolia, right on the border with Armenia. It’s remote but well worth the effort to visit.
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.